Need a flavor-packed dinner in less than an hour? Try soup. It's simple, can serve as a stand-alone meal, and everybody loves it! We've gathered 17 quick-and-easy soups that are perfect for busy weeknights. Add a fresh salad and crusty piece of bread, and dinner is served.

45 MINUTES OR LESS
Cate's Springtime Risotto Soup
New England Clam Chowder
Black Bean Stew
Corn-Fish Chowder
Moroccan Chickpea Chili

30 MINUTES OR LESS
White Bean, Chicken Noodle, and Escarole Soup
Baked Potato Soup with Bacon
White Bean-Rajas Soup

20 MINUTES OR LESS
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
Spicy Chicken Soup
Twenty-Minute Chili
Sausage and Chicken Gumbo
Bean and Bacon Soup
Tortilla Soup
Mexican Corn and Bean Soup
Chicken and Barley Stew
Italian Sausage Soup