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14 Cheap Healthy Soup Recipes You Can Make in 20 Minutes

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3-Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Chickpeas
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These recipes rely on convenient, store-bought staples like instant noodles, canned soup and frozen veggies for an affordable soup that comes together in a snap. We doll up these simple, quick recipes with diced avocado, shredded cheese or flavored oil for a pantry lunch or dinner that tastes fresh and flavorful. Recipes like our Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup and Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Chickpeas are healthy, tasty soups that pair well with your favorite side salad.

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Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup

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Jazz up a can of black bean soup with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, avocado and fresh tomatoes. A bit of smoked paprika adds a bold flavor kick, but you can swap in any warm spices you prefer, such as cumin or chili powder. Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.

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Butternut Squash Soup with Avocado & Chickpeas

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Jazz up a can of soup by adding protein with chickpeas and flavor with curry powder. Stir in a little Greek yogurt to make it creamy.

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Chicken Curry Cup of Noodles

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Make your own cup of instant soup at home with this chicken curry zoodle (spiralized zucchini noodles) recipe. Pack several jars at once to take to work for easy lunches throughout the week.

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Cold Cucumber Soup

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Tangy buttermilk and fresh mint make this chilled soup a refreshing starter in the summer.

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3-Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Chickpeas

3-Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Chickpeas
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Boxed blended soups are the perfect canvas for simple stir-ins to make them more substantial and satisfying. Here, roasted red pepper soup is jazzed up with canned chickpeas and fresh baby spinach for a fast, comforting meal.

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Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons

Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons
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Bulk up boxed butternut squash soup with frozen cauliflower florets, then top off your bowl with crispy chickpea snacks for major crunch (look for them near the dried fruit and nuts at your grocery store). This impressively easy dinner comes together with just those three ingredients, not including salt, pepper and oil. Because prepared soups are typically higher in sodium, look for light or reduced-sodium versions of your favorites.

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Quick Tortilla Soup

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This hearty, veggie-packed soup packs a bit of heat, thanks to the tomatoes and green chiles! If you prefer things milder, swap in a 15-ounce can of no-salt-added diced tomatoes and add 2 teaspoons of low-sodium taco seasoning.

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Pasta e Fagioli with Instant Ramen Noodles

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Quick sautéed vegetables, canned tomatoes, dried oregano and canned beans transform ramen noodle soup mix into this classic Italian favorite in minutes. To cut back on sodium, look for ramen varieties with less than 600 mg sodium per serving or use less of the seasoning packet.

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Coconut Shrimp Curry with Instant Ramen Noodles

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A splash of coconut milk and some curry powder elevate ordinary ramen soup into a memorable bowl of noodles. Add protein with cooked shrimp or cubed tofu and a pop of freshness with cilantro and lime juice. To cut back on sodium, look for ramen varieties with less than 600 mg sodium per serving or use less of the seasoning packet.

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Homemade Chicken Ramen Noodle Bowls

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Transform canned chicken noodle soup into quick ramen bowls by adding fresh ginger, crunchy vegetables, herbs and a jammy soft-boiled egg. Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 mg sodium or less per serving.

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Hearty Tomato Soup with Beans & Greens

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Garlicky kale and creamy white beans elevate simple canned tomato soup into a 10-minute lunch or dinner that really satisfies. Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture. Look for a brand that's low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.

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Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Halloumi

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Take advantage of healthy convenience foods, such as pureed vegetable soups, to make a healthy meal in minutes. We enhance the flavor of boxed butternut squash soup with curry powder, then top it with irresistible halloumi cheese. Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread.

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Quick Creamy Tomato Cup-of-Soup

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This 3-ingredient easy soup recipe is perfect for a satisfying and healthy afternoon snack or a quick lunch.

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Chicken Hummus Soup

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Adding hummus to a soup may sound odd, but give it a try! It thickens up this 15-minute chicken and vegetable soup recipe and provides added protein and fiber.

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    1 of 14 Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup
    2 of 14 Butternut Squash Soup with Avocado & Chickpeas
    3 of 14 Chicken Curry Cup of Noodles
    4 of 14 Cold Cucumber Soup
    5 of 14 3-Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Chickpeas
    6 of 14 Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons
    7 of 14 Quick Tortilla Soup
    8 of 14 Pasta e Fagioli with Instant Ramen Noodles
    9 of 14 Coconut Shrimp Curry with Instant Ramen Noodles
    10 of 14 Homemade Chicken Ramen Noodle Bowls
    11 of 14 Hearty Tomato Soup with Beans & Greens
    12 of 14 Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Halloumi
    13 of 14 Quick Creamy Tomato Cup-of-Soup
    14 of 14 Chicken Hummus Soup

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