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Save money without sacrificing flavor with these soup dinners that are so delicious, you won’t realize they’re budget-friendly. From five-ingredient meals that come together in minutes to restaurant-worthy entrées that are impressive enough for company, these cheap soup recipes won’t break the bank—but they’ll keep everyone coming back for more.
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Grandma's Vegetable Soup
This beefy, grandma-approved soup is full of nostalgic flavor and colorful canned veggies.
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Navy Bean and Ham Hock Soup
"Ham hock soup with navy beans is an easy, delicious, economical, heartwarming one-pot meal that will warm you up on a cold night!" —Culinary Envy
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Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
This top-rated ham and potato soup recipe is “like a warm hug in a bowl,” according to one Allrecipes community member.
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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon
Tammy Lynn
"This recipe is so cheap and so basic, it will please anyone's empty belly. Great for the cold, wet winters (even dry ones), and smells so delectable while cooking." —Jen Vanleeuwen
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4-Ingredient Creamy Tomato Soup for Two
TheDailyGourmet
Canned diced tomatoes, an onion, butter, and heavy cream blend together beautifully in this comfort food dinner for two.
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Cheesy Chicken and Potato Soup
"I was messing around in my kitchen one day when I was hungry and came up with this using what I already had. It's cheap, easy, and delicious!" —Katy G
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Vegan Black Bean Soup
You won't miss the meat in this hearty vegan black bean soup that's packed with bold flavor and filling veggies.
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Greek Bean Soup
lutzflcat
"My grandmother learned to make this delicious bean soup while living in Greece. I love fasolada because it's easy, cheap to make, and great for feeding large groups." —sb2boston
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Quick Fix Tortellini Soup
Shasty
"Creamy Italian-style soup that is filling and budget-friendly. My wonderful friend Janet shared this recipe with me and my family loves it. I usually have all the items in my pantry for a last minute supper or surprise guests!" —shasty
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5 Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup
fabeveryday
You'll need just five ingredients to make this crowd-pleasing and budget-friendly soup: ground beef, a packet of taco seasoning, canned beans, jarred salsa, and jarred cheese dip.
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Megan's Vegan Split Pea Soup
"Vegan split pea soup is made with simple and budget-friendly vegetarian ingredients. This low calorie, easy-to-make soup is a hearty bowl of comfort and health!" —Megan Olson
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Chef John's Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
"This roasted butternut squash soup is my favorite fall soup of all time. It's inexpensive, easy, nutritious, and absolutely delicious! If you're feeling like something a bit more substantial, try this soup topped with a handful of crispy bacon or diced ham." —Chef John
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Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup
Jen Causey / Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling: Hannah Greenwood
There's nothing like chicken and rice to warm you up from the inside out when you need a little extra coziness in your life.
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Bean and Sausage Soup
"Hearty main dish soup for a cold winter day. Buy mixed dried beans in bulk—not prepackaged bean soup mix—and save a lot of money! Serve with sliced Italian bread." —Margaret Rolfe
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Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Everyone needs a good old-fashioned chicken noodle soup recipe in their arsenal. This one is inexpensive to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand.
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Chicken, Mushroom, and Rice Soup
Chef John
"They say chicken soup is good for the soul, but when you factor in the addition of mushrooms, onions, and garlic, and the always comforting effects of rice, this soup is good for a lot more things than just your soul—like your wallet, for example!" —Chef John
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Mexican Bean and Tortilla Soup (Sopa Tarasca)
"It's not possible to get tired of this traditional recipe for Mexican bean and tortilla soup, or sopa tarasca, from the state of Michoacan. Besides delicious, it is easy, fast, and economical." —Ainé
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Basic Ham and Bean Soup
Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
This delicious and nutrient-dense ham and bean soup is a great way to use a leftover ham hock (so no ingredient goes to waste).
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Rutabaga Stew
France C
"My mom has been making rutabaga soup for many years and it is by far the best stew I have ever tasted. It is hearty, filling, and inexpensive—not to mention extremely delicious and fairly easy to make." —Britt Gustaveson
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Black-Eyed Pea Bratwurst Stew
"You can make this dish in the slow cooker or simmer on stove. Hearty, inexpensive and easy! Serve with rice or have plenty of bread on hand to soak up the juices!" —Kimberly
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