Here 24 of the best single serving soup recipes. You'll find lots of easy, satisfying, and super tasty soup recipes in this list. Make extra servings for even easier leftovers.
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Soups make for a great recipe for one, especially when those soups can be made in one pan and in 30 minutes. Not all these single serving soup recipes fit that bill, but they're all easy and so comforting.
They can also easily be adapted to make extra servings. Except the soups with grains in them, many will freeze well so you can make dinner for tonight and for leftovers.
Not only is soup easy and comforting, it's an easy recipe to add sides to make it more satisfying. Serve with some crusty bread, a side dish, or a sandwich. Adapt it to meet your current hunger levels.
Finally, just like all single serving soup recipes here, these are easy to adapt. Use the ingredients you already have on hand, swap vegetables as you'd like and google substitutions if you have any questions. First, use what you've got.
Cooking for One Tips
Here are a few resources for you to make cooking for one much easier:
In addition to general cooking for one tips, there are things to keep in mind when you're making single serving soup recipes.
- Serving sizes are a bit arbitrary. Save leftovers for lunch or a snack. You can add additional sides to make your soup or leftover soup more filling and satisfying. Your appetite and food needs will likely change day to day.
- Make extra servings. Use the slider with the serving size in the recipe card to adjust these single serving soup recipes. Or look for soup recipes with 4+ servings. There are lots of those!
- Store your leftovers. There are lots of containers to store leftover soups, etc in. I used to use small IKEA ice trays, and recently got some Souper Cubes. Oh they're so awesome. Flexible and with a lid, so they can stack in the freezer.
- Just like all recipes, adapt them to work for you. Swap the protein or vegetables for preference, or use what you have on hand. Look for substitutions online too.
Vegetarian Soups
Add a side, like a grilled cheese or crusty bread to make this meal more satisfying. You can add a side to any single serving soup recipes.
Soups with Chicken/Turkey
Chili
Soups with Beef/Pork
Seafood Soups
FAQ
Most people look at a single serving to see how much to eat. Unfortunately many foods have different amounts listed in their serving size, so there's some confusion.
A single serving might be a couple cups, but if you're using that to decide how much to eat, listen to your own hunger/fullness cues to determine how much to eat. You may have leftovers or add sides for a satisfying meal.
You can serve soup in a bowl, of any size, that fits all the soup you want. Use a ladle or large spoon to scoop it out of the pot you cook it in. You could also pour it out from the pot into your bowl.
If you want your soup to be thicker, you can add a mashed/blended potato, cornstarch, cream, or a mixture of butter and flour. These are better for creamy soups. Broth based soups usually aren't thick.
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Beth says
This is the coolest! I love the idea of making soup for myself. I'm bookmarking this!
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
always good to have in your back pocket!
Kushigalu says
Amazing collection of soup recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
of course!
Elisa says
Such a great list for soups will have it saved for future references. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
of course!
Vicky says
I love the variety of flavors in these recipes. Making them individual portions is perfect for cozy nights or quick lunches. Soup season just got a refresh!
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
totally!
Sisley says
This soups collection is a great inspiration for tasty dishes to make.
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says
agreed! thanks