Dinner Tonight: Quick and Healthy Menus in 45 Minutes (or Less)

These recipes, paired with simple sides, can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Check back for additional recipes around the beginning of each month.

Dinner Tonight: Soups & Stews

Fresh and fast, these bowls of comfort can be ready in no time.

Spicy Shrimp Noodle Soup
Photo: Johnny Autry & Randy Mayor

Spicy Shrimp Noodle Soup

Time: 40 minutes

Simple Sub: Use 1 cup sliced fresh shiitake caps instead of dried.

Serve with Pickled Vegetables: Combine ½ cup sugar, ¾ cup white vinegar, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 3 crushed garlic cloves in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Add 2 cups thinly sliced unpeeled English cucumber, 1 cup thinly sliced red onion, and ½ cup cauliflower florets. Let vegetable mixture stand 30 minutes; drain well. CALORIES 123; FAT 0.2g (sat 0g); SODIUM 127mg

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