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The 5-Ingredient Easy Soup Reviewers Call 'Worth Every Minute'

Soup season or not, these easy soup recipes make dinner a breeze. With just five main ingredients, you'll have comforting bowls on the table before you know it—your family will never guess how effortless these are.

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Updated on Tue, 12 May 2026
Steaming bowl of Loaded Potato Soup with velvety texture, cheddar cheese, and bacon crumbles, perfect for a cozy lunch. Save
Steaming bowl of Loaded Potato Soup with velvety texture, cheddar cheese, and bacon crumbles, perfect for a cozy lunch. | simpleafer.com
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Loaded Potato Soup with Cheddar and Bacon

Steaming bowl of Loaded Potato Soup with velvety texture, cheddar cheese, and bacon crumbles, perfect for a cozy lunch.
Steaming bowl of Loaded Potato Soup with velvety texture, cheddar cheese, and bacon crumbles, perfect for a cozy lunch. | simpleafer.com

Creamy, hearty, and packed with russet potatoes, this loaded potato soup is finished with melty cheddar and a sprinkle of smoky bacon—just five ingredients to weeknight comfort.

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

A steaming bowl of Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, featuring tender shredded chicken, carrots, celery, and wide egg noodles in a golden broth.
A steaming bowl of Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, featuring tender shredded chicken, carrots, celery, and wide egg noodles in a golden broth. | simpleafer.com

"Made this when I was under the weather—so quick and soothing! My kids loved slurping the noodles." —Becca

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Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

Italian Sausage Soup simmering on the stove with kale, crispy bacon bits, and a wooden spoon.
Italian Sausage Soup simmering on the stove with kale, crispy bacon bits, and a wooden spoon. | simpleafer.com

Flavorful sausage and tender kale make this easy soup rich and satisfying; it’s perfect for dunking with crusty bread on a chilly evening.

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