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We’ve rounded up our best soup recipes for one! Each of these soup recipes is easy to make, incredibly delicious and will serve one or maybe two people. These soups are pure comfort in a bowl! From French Onion Soup to Broccoli Cheddar Soup, you are sure to find a few favorites.
Nothing beats a big bowl of hot, hearty soup when you’re thinking about lunch or dinner. We’ve rounded up our best fall soup recipes for one (or maybe 2), an outstanding stew recipe for one, and a few fantastic side dish recipes that are perfect to enjoy with a big bowl of soup.
There are few things more comforting than a big bowl of soup on a cool evening – in fact, quick-cooking soups such as the ones we have here make the ultimate weeknight meal.
Nearly every one of the soup recipes listed below cook quickly and don’t need a whole lot of fancy ingredients. In fact, you might just decide to make a new soup every night of the week.
Make a creamy, cheesy bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Soup packed with tender broccoli florets and rich flavor. This single serving recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients and is ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes!
This big and bold taco soup makes the perfect meal. Filled with ground beef, vegetables and topped with cheese, this single serving soup can be ready in less than 30 minutes!
A classic split pea soup recipe scaled down to serve one person. Green split peas are simmered with plenty of vegetables and flavorful ham until tender. Easy, packed with protein, hearty, and incredibly delicious!
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.
Enjoy a hearty bowl of vegetable soup made with fresh, flavorful ingredients in a perfectly seasoned broth. This single serving recipe is quick, easy to make, and packed with wholesome goodness—perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
A single serving Zuppa Toscana soup recipe that tastes so much better than any restaurant version! It's easy to make and can be ready in less than 30 minutes!
Easy to make, creamy clam chowder recipe made with bacon, a potato, cream, and plenty of chopped clams. Wonderfully creamy and incredibly delicious. This single serving New England clam chowder is hearty, comforting and can be ready in just 30 minutes!
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 healthy and so delicious!
A comforting one-pot white bean soup made just for one! This flavorful and hearty dish is budget-friendly, healthy, and comes together in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup—perfect for a quick and satisfying single serving meal.
This small batch chicken noodle soup is everything you want in a comforting, satisfying bowl. With tender chicken, hearty noodles, and a blend of vegetables simmered in a savory broth, this easy chicken soup recipe is perfect for one or two servings.
One pot beef stew for one. Small Beef Stew recipe with tender beef, onions, carrots, and golden potatoes. Enjoy a cozy meal for one without the hassle.
This single serving potato soup is made with just one potato and comes together in 30 minutes! Creamy, comforting, and loaded with bacon and cheese, it’s an easy and satisfying meal for one.
Creamy 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.
If you’d like to make two servings of any of these soup recipes, double the ingredients.
If you’d like to make your soup creamier, add a little heavy cream of plain yogurt.
If you would like to freeze any soup made with pasta, leave the pasta out and add it when you are ready to eat the soup. Freezing pasta can make the noodles mushy.
Consider garnishing your soup with cooked and crumbled bacon, chopped fresh herbs or cilantro, or a sprinkling of shredded cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to thin a soup that is too thick?
Add a little extra liquid; cream, broth, or water work very well. Gradually stir in more liquid until your soup reaches the perfect consistency.
Is there any way to thicken soup?
Try cooking the soup with the lid off. The liquid will evaporate which will result in a thicker soup. You can also puree the soup using an immersion blender or a stand blender. Mashed potato flakes also make a good thickener.
Best Side Dishes To Serve With These Soup Recipes
Cornbread For One
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Discover how to make a quick and easy small batch of homemade cornbread! Ideal for single servings or small groups, it's the perfect snack or side dish.
Learn to make a small loaf of French bread with this beginner-friendly recipe. This easy method gives you a delicious loaf with a golden crust and a soft, fluffy center—perfect for sandwiches, toasted with butter, or spread with jam.
Create a delightful Avocado Salad in minutes! This single serving recipe features creamy avocado, fresh berries, and a homemade blueberry vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
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!
Craving fresh, summer flavors? Whip up this easy single serving tomato salad! Bursting with juicy tomatoes, zesty onions, and a flavorful dressing – ready in minutes!
If you’ve tried any of these soup recipes or any recipe on One Dish Kitchen please let me know how you liked it by rating the recipe and telling me about it in the comment section below.
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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…
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
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