Homemade soup always ends up greater than the sum of its parts (which is good news when you’re cooking with pantry and refrigerator staples). From pots of pasta-packed minestrone to bowls of hearty bean soup, these recipes turn ‘the basics’ into a warm and comforting meal.

Pasta e Fagioli is a fantastic dinner to make when you don’t have a ton of time to run out to the grocery store. Since it relies on canned staples like diced tomatoes, northern white beans and chicken stock, this simple soup can be whipped up with ingredients that you typically have sitting in your pantry. Add in dried spices and a few fresh vegetables like onions, carrots and celery and you have a flavorful, hearty soup ready in just one hour.

Add a hearty dose of cream to pureed onion, potato and thawed packaged broccoli. Top the soup with hot crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar for a burst of color and salty flavor.

We love this easy pantry recipe that’s affordable and fast. All you need are canned tomatoes, canned beans and canned mixed vegetables, along with some staple seasonings. Pro tip? Mash some of the beans directly in the can to give the soup extra body and a creaminess without adding dairy. The result is a hearty, satisfying soup with maximum flavor and minimal effort.

The name says it all in this fun recipe! It combines canned beans, canned veggies and canned chili to create a warm and simple soup. Ready in less than a half hour, this easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Top with cheese and serve warm.

This hearty soup is packed with warm, nourishing ingredients that make it perfect for a cozy night at home. Navy beans, ham and potatoes make for the base of this filling soup, while garlic, fresh parsley and fresh ground pepper add savory flavor. It’s creamy with just a bit of sweetness from the ham.

If you’re short on time, you won’t find an easier (or quicker!) dinner than this. Chicken stock, store-bought tortellini, frozen spinach and canned tomatoes come together in a pot to simmer until the tortellini floats to the top. Dried basil, salt and pepper and grated parmesan cheese are all you need to add bold, savory flavor.

This delightful soup is creamy and hearty, so it’s perfect for a cold winter night. Chopped bacon adds savory, smoky flavor, while parsley, thyme and bay leaves help add fresh herbal notes. Heavy cream and a bit of butter is the key to creating silky, creamy texture.

For busy weeknights, a dinner that can be ready in just a half hour is key. This recipe relies on pre-cooked chicken (like store-bought rotisserie chicken) to create a quick and simple soup that’s packed with flavor. Classic ingredients like onions, carrots, celery and fresh thyme make this a classic chicken soup that can be made in half the time.

This hearty soup is savory, smoky and easy to prepare. Start by soaking dried black eyed peas in a Dutch oven for one hour, then add sautéed carrots, onions, celery, chopped collard greens and garlic. Simmer the beans and vegetables with chicken stock, a ham hock and the bacon until the peas are cooked through.

Beans make a fantastic addition to soup because they’re hearty, versatile and easily absorb flavors of whatever they’re cooked in. This soup is inspired by flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine, so it’s bright, bold and pleasantly spicy. Top with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and serve with warm tortillas.

Traditionally, minestrone is slow-simmered with Parmigiano-Reggiano rinds to impart a rich umami flavor to the broth. In this shortcut version, soy sauce is used instead, adding instant depth and savory flavor to this pantry-friendly soup.

This hearty soup is packed with shelf-stable pantry ingredients like jarred marinara sauce, red lentils, jarred salsa and dried spices. Carrots, celery, onions and frozen peas help bulk it up with nutrients and freshness, while fresh thyme and chopped parsley add fresh herbal flavor.

Smoked cocktail sausages add deep, meaty flavor to this simple soup. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a warm and inviting soup that even little ones will love. Top with shredded cheese and chopped parsley for extra flavor and depth.

This super simple soup requires a variety of pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand—like tomato paste, canned tomatoes, chicken broth and canned white beans. It’s simple and savory, and it’s packed with healthful ingredients like hearty kale. Serve with freshly-shaved parmesan and basil for garnish.

Inspired by the popular Spanish rice dish, this easy-to-make soup helps use up some of the leftovers in your fridge while creating a light, flavorful meal. Cooked rice, frozen vegetables, cooked shrimp and chopped red peppers hold it all together, while smoked paprika and tomato paste add deep, acidic flavor.

This spicy soup is the perfect one-pot meal. Flavors like chipotle in adobo sauce, red bell peppers, ground cumin and lime zest make it a bold and vibrant dish that can be ready in under an hour. Top with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with crusty bread to dip.