Easy Soup Recipes | Gimme Some Oven

SpaghettiOs and Sausage Soup

Ali — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:26:03 +0000

This One’s A Keeper.

This soup was an instant favorite in our house. ♡

It’s super easy to make in around 30 minutes with a simple list of ingredients, and somehow tastes like so much more than the sum of its parts. The magic here is the garlicky Parmesan tomato broth, which stays nice and light but is bursting with zesty flavor. When simmered together with chewy pasta rings, savory Italian sausage, and a hint of kale, every bite of this soup is perfectly balanced and tastes sooo cozy and comforting.

I love that it’s one of those soups that is easy enough for a weeknight, hearty enough to actually fill everyone up, and easy to customize with whatever you’ve got in the fridge. So the next time you’re craving a brothy soup, grab some pasta and give this one a try!

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Texas Chili

Ali — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:29:43 +0000

Let’s Make Some Texas Chili!

When you’re craving a beef-forward, richly-seasoned, hearty bowl of chili, Texas chili is the way to go. ♡

It’s the kind of chili that puts the beef front and center — big, tender chunks simmered low and slow in a boldly spiced tomato sauce, with zero beans in sight. (Texas-style!) Load it up with all of your favorite toppings and dive in with a spoon, or let your tortilla chips do the scooping!

I’ve included options below for making this one on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot or in the Crock-Pot. And if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, they freeze beautifully or taste even better the next day. Let’s make some Texas chili!

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Split Pea Soup with Ham

Ali — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:12:55 +0000

Yes, You Should Make Split Pea Soup

This cozy split pea soup is one of my all-time favorite ways to use up leftover ham. And honestly, the broth alone is reason enough to make it. ♡

As the soup simmers, the ham hock (or leftover ham bone) slowly releases all of its smoky, savory goodness into the broth, adding sooo much flavor to every bite. Simmered together with tender split peas, chopped veggies, and a few simple seasonings, everything comes together into a deeply flavorful soup that always tastes like so much more than the sum of its parts.

It’s the kind of low-fuss, ultra-cozy, back-pocket recipe I love to make whenever we have leftover ham in the fridge. I know you’ll love it too!

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Turkey Tortilla Soup

Ali — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:11:09 +0000

My Favorite Use For Leftover Turkey

If you’re staring down a fridge full of Thanksgiving leftovers, this turkey tortilla soup is hands-down my favorite way to enjoy leftover turkey. ♡

This recipe is a turkey twist on my longtime favorite sopa azteca, featuring crispy tortilla strips and the most delicious tomato-chile broth. (I always joke that I could drink a mug full of this broth each day instead of coffee, I honestly love it so much.) Its rich and smoky chile flavor tastes like it has simmered all day, but the whole soup actually comes together surprisingly quickly.

If you have an extra 5 minutes, I highly highly recommend frying your own tortilla strips to layer in, which add the best texture and flavor to each bite. But if you’re in a pinch, crumbled tortilla chips work great too. Load it up with all of your favorite toppings and enjoy! I know you’re going to love this one!

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White Bean Soup

Ali — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:40:34 +0000

A Simple Soup with SO Much Flavor

You know those recipes that taste like so much more than the sum of their parts? This is one of them. ♡

Just a few humble ingredients — bacon, veggies, white beans, and broth — come together to make the coziest pot of soup that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. The beans turn extra creamy, the rosemary and Parmesan bring savory depth, and that smoky bacon ties it all together in the best way. I couldn’t stop going back for more — it’s just so good!

We served ours with a simple green salad and a loaf of warm crusty bread to dip in that flavorful broth, and it was the perfect cozy night-in. Nothing fancy, just simple and seriously so good.

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Cabbage Sausage Orzo Soup

Ali — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:39:06 +0000

This cozy sausage orzo soup is a quick 30-minute, one-pot meal with Italian sausage, tender cabbage, orzo, kale, Parmesan, and a bright splash of lemon.

Fun fact — there’s an entire bag of coleslaw hiding in this cozy sausage orzo soup. And it’s SO GOOD. ♡

I’ve been using bagged coleslaw as a time-saving hack for years whenever I need shredded cabbage fast (hello, 20-Minute Egg Roll Bowls!). But it only recently dawned on me to try the same shortcut with cabbage soup. Now, I’m hooked! The thin shreds of cabbage and carrots melt right into the broth, adding natural sweetness and heartiness with zero chopping. And when paired with savory Italian sausage, a rich scoop of tomato paste, tender orzo pasta, a handful of kale for extra greens, and a sprinkle of Parmesan and lemon to finish, you end up with a bowl that’s satisfying and hearty, yet still tastes refreshingly light and fresh.

It’s a 30-minute, one-pot, nourishing meal that has become a favorite in our house for busy weeknights. Let’s make some!

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5-Ingredient Chili

Ali — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:25:03 +0000

This easy 5-ingredient chili recipe comes together in one pot with no chopping required, making it the perfect quick, cozy, and family-friendly meal for busy weeknights.

When you need a cozy bowl of chili on the table fast, this 5-ingredient chili recipe is here to save the day! ♡

With literally zero chopping required and just a handful of pantry staples, this chili comes together in one pot with hardly any effort and big flavor. Brown the beef, stir in the rest, let it simmer for a few minutes, and a legit-delicious pot of chili will be ready to dish up! It’s honestly one of the easiest recipes in my chili lineup and rivals the flavor of chili recipes that take hours to simmer. Perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or anytime you’re craving a quick, hearty meal without the fuss!

Of course, the best part is that everyone can make it their own. Load up each bowl with all the fun toppings — cheese, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips, you name it — and you’ve got a meal that’s endlessly customizable and always a major crowd-pleaser. You definitely need to add this one to your repertoire!

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Potato Leek Soup

Ali — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:52:50 +0000

This creamy potato leek soup recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and always tastes so comforting.

Potato leek soup will forever and always be a favorite. ♡

It’s classic French comfort food made with the simplest of ingredients — tender potatoes, sweet leeks, a hint of garlic, and a splash of cream. I’ll admit I’m often tempted to toss some extra herbs or spices in too. But then I remember that this soup really shines in its simplicity — brightened with a squeeze of lemon, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan, and topped with fresh chives.

It’s humble, it’s comforting, and it’s one of those soups our family finds itself coming back to back to again and again. Pair it with a crisp green salad and some crusty bread, and you’ve got a lovely meal that feels timeless and so satisfying. So bring home some potatoes and leeks and let’s make some soup!

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Creamy Tortellini Soup

Ali — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:28:36 +0000

This creamy tortellini soup recipe is made with Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, fresh veggies and greens, and a creamy tomato-Parmesan broth.

Now that our kids are in school and the weather has started to cool down, I’m more than ready to dive into soup season. And first up on our list this year is this cozy, creamy tortellini soup. ♡

It’s my slightly healthier take on classic sausage and tortellini soup, made with cheesy tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and chopped kale, all simmered together in a creamy, herby, tomato-Parmesan broth. I like to blend a can of white beans, carrots and onion into the broth for extra nutrients and a boost of protein. And while I’ve always personally preferred to make this soup made with some good-quality spicy Italian sausage, I go the mild route nowadays with our young boys (or swap out the meat for an additional can of beans to make it vegetarian) and it’s still just as cozy and satisfying.

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Pasta e Fagioli

Ali — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:15:56 +0000

My favorite pasta e fagioli recipe is loaded up with hearty pasta, beans, veggies and pancetta and simmered in a richly-seasoned tomato broth. Always such a delicious one-pot meal!

A warm, cozy bowl of pasta e fagioli is always a good idea. ♡

This classic Italian soup — whose name literally means “pasta and beans” — is the perfect balance of hearty, wholesome and delicious. Tiny bites of pasta, creamy beans, tender veggies, and leafy greens all come together in a rich and flavorful tomato broth that tastes like it’s been simmering all day. To deepen the flavor, I love crisping up a bit of pancetta or bacon, which adds a delicious savory, smoky layer of flavor to every spoonful. And then I also insist on seasoning the soup with a generous amount of garlic, herbs, and crushed red pepper flakes for even more warmth and depth. It’s a simple, rustic soup that’s anything but boring!

Feel free to raid your crisper drawer and toss in any extra soup-friendly veggies that you have on hand. And if pancetta isn’t your thing, you’re welcome to add in some sausage or chicken, or keep it vegetarian. Serve it with a showering of freshly-grated Parmesan and a loaf of crusty bread, and this delicious Italian comfort food will be yours to enjoy in no time. You’ll be going back for seconds!

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