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Discover the best soup recipes for one! These easy single serving soups are made with simple ingredients, full of flavor, and perfectly portioned.
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- Perfect Portions: Each recipe is a small batch soup made for one or two servings, so there are no leftovers to store.
- Simple Ingredients: These easy soup recipes for one use pantry staples and fresh vegetables for effortless flavor.
- Quick to Make: Most of these single serving soups are ready in 30 minutes or less.
- Full of Flavor: Every bowl is comforting, homemade, and packed with delicious taste.
Each of these single serving soups is one I turn to when I want something warm and satisfying without a lot of fuss. They’re simple to make, use ingredients I almost always have on hand, and come together quickly—just the right amount for one comforting meal.
Soup Recipes
Lasagna Soup For One
This single serving Lasagna Soup is a hearty, one-pot meal made with lasagna noodles, seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and three cheeses. Rich, comforting, and easy to make.
Lasagna Soup Recipe
Broccoli Cheddar Soup For One
This single serve broccoli cheddar soup is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Made with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar, and simple ingredients, it’s an easy 30-minute meal for one.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Creamy Tomato Soup For One
This easy single serving creamy tomato soup is made with canned tomatoes, broth, and cream for a rich, smooth flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes.
Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe
Cioppino For One
Cioppino for One is a quick seafood stew made with shrimp, white fish, and a rich tomato broth. An easy one pot recipe that’s ready in 15 minutes.
Easy Cioppino Recipe
Cheeseburger Soup For One
Enjoy a rich, creamy single serving cheeseburger soup packed with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and cheddar cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Go To Recipe
Curried Butternut Squash Soup For One
This single serving curried butternut squash soup is a smooth and creamy soup made with sweet butternut squash, warm curry powder, and simple pantry ingredients. Ready in about 30 minutes!
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Taco Soup For One
This single serving taco soup is packed with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and tomatoes, creating a hearty and flavorful meal. It comes together in less than 30 minutes!
Taco Soup Recipe
Split Pea Soup For One
This hearty split pea soup is made with dried split peas, diced ham, and vegetables, all simmered together in a flavorful broth until tender. Simple, filling, and perfect for one.
Split Pea Soup Recipe
French Onion Soup For One
This single serving French Onion Soup features sweet caramelized onions in a savory broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyere cheese. Rich, classic flavor without the leftovers.
French Onion Soup Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup For One
This easy chicken tortilla soup for one features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and warm spices in a flavorful one pot broth. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s a simple and satisfying single serving soup.
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Vegetable Soup For One
A simple single serving vegetable soup made with fresh vegetables, tender potatoes, and a flavorful broth, ready in 30 minutes for a light and satisfying meal.
Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
Zuppa Toscana For One
This single serving Zuppa Toscana is a creamy, flavorful soup made with Italian sausage, potatoes, spinach, and a touch of cream. It’s a quick and easy version of the popular restaurant favorite, scaled down for one and ready in 30 minutes!
Zuppa Toscana Recipe
Clam Chowder For One
This creamy New England clam chowder is packed with tender clams, bacon, and a hearty potato, all simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a warm and satisfying meal for one.
Easy Clam Chowder Recipe
Black Bean Soup For One
This black bean soup is easy to make with canned beans combined with fresh ingredients. Cooks in just 30 minutes, this vegan and vegetarian soup is so delicious!
Southwestern Black Bean Soup
Small Batch Thai Shrimp Soup
Enjoy a cozy bowl of homemade Thai Shrimp Soup with this easy recipe. Fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes—perfect for a quick, delicious meal!
Thai Shrimp Soup Recipe
Minestrone Soup For One
This single serving minestrone soup is a hearty Italian classic made with vegetables, beans, and pasta in a flavorful broth. Easy to make and perfectly portioned for one.
Minestrone Soup Recipe
Curried Carrot Soup For One
This creamy carrot soup is made with fresh carrots, onions, ginger, warm spices, and coconut milk. Ready in less than 30 minutes and perfectly portioned for one.
Curried Carrot Soup Recipe
White Bean Soup For One
This easy one pot white bean soup is hearty, creamy, and full of flavor. Made with white beans, bacon, and rosemary, it’s a quick 30-minute meal perfect for one.
Easy White Bean Soup Recipe
Pumpkin Soup For One
A smooth and flavorful, single serving pumpkin soup made with canned pumpkin, onions, garlic, and warm spices. Cooks in one pot in just 20 minutes.
Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Small Batch Chicken Noodle Soup
Small batch chicken noodle soup made with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and fresh vegetables in a flavorful broth. Perfectly portioned for one or two servings.
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Beef Stew For One
Make a hearty Beef Stew For One with tender beef, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. A classic comfort meal in one pot.
Beef Stew Recipe
Potato Soup For One
This single serving potato soup is creamy, flavorful, and made with just one potato. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s the perfect comforting dish topped with cheese and crispy bacon.
Easy Potato Soup Recipe
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Single Serve Instant Pot butternut squash soup is a healthy and hearty soup recipe made in a pressure cooker. Get the slow simmered flavor in half the time with this flavorful butternut squash soup recipe.
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup For One
Enjoy a quick & comforting single serving of Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. Perfect for chilly days or a cozy pick-me-up with classic home flavors.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Sometimes, a comforting bowl of soup is all you need. These easy soup recipes are our absolute favorites and I hope you find a few you really enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Double if Needed: To make two servings, simply double the ingredient amounts.
- Make It Creamier: Stir in a little heavy cream or plain yogurt for a richer texture.
- Freezing Tip: If your soup includes pasta, leave it out before freezing. Add cooked pasta when reheating to avoid mushy noodles.
- Add a Garnish: Try toppings like crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, or fresh herbs for extra flavor and color.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I thin a soup that is too thick?
Gradually stir in small amounts of cream, broth, or water until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
What’s the best way to thicken a soup?
Simmer the soup uncovered to let excess liquid evaporate. You can also puree part of the soup with an immersion or stand blender, or stir in mashed potato flakes for a thicker texture.
Best Side Dishes To Serve With These Soup Recipes
Small Batch Cornbread
This small batch of homemade cornbread is tender, moist, and perfectly golden, with just the right balance of sweetness. Baked in a small pan or skillet, it’s ideal for one or two servings.
Cornbread Recipe
Small Loaf French Bread
This small batch French bread recipe makes a single loaf with a crisp crust and soft interior. Simple ingredients and easy steps yield bakery-quality results at home.
French Bread Recipe
Avocado Salad For One
This fresh avocado salad is made with leafy greens, berries, pecans, and feta, then topped with a homemade blueberry vinaigrette. It’s a light, flavorful salad that’s perfect for one.
Avocado Salad Recipe
Small Batch Crawfish Beignets
Crispy Crawfish Beignets Recipe with spicy Remoulade Sauce – this New Orleans inspired small batch recipe yields 5-6 savory, fried crawfish-filled beignets and a side of easy to make Remoulade sauce. A Louisiana tradition, ready in minutes!
Crawfish Beignets Recipe
Small Batch Ham and Cheese Scones
Savory ham and cheese scones filled with diced ham, melted Gruyère cheese, and a touch of horseradish for subtle heat. Flaky, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ham and Cheese Scones Recipe
Tomato Salad For One
This simple, single serving tomato salad is made with fresh tomatoes, red onion, and capers, all tossed in a light olive oil and lemon dressing. It’s quick to make and full of bright, fresh flavor.
Tomato Salad Recipe
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I just made a pot of your potato soup for one, it is delicious, I am just wondering how I missed these recipes for one before, I am so glad I found them, will be using these a lot now, this is better than having to keep cutting recipes in half…
Love your recipes
Thank you!
Love your recipes and many thanks for the nutritional information at the end of each one. Makes my life much easier when planning what to eat!
Your recipes and great and I thank you but where can I get that soup bowl shown in the French Onion Soup??
Hi David,
I’m glad you are enjoying the recipes, thank you! That beautiful bowl came from a gallery/shop in England. I fell in love with it and actually bought the same bowl in three colors. The website for the gallery is http://www.newashgate.org.uk/.
Joanie