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.