DIY Chicken and Dill Instant Noodles

This pot of noodles, flavored with roast chicken, peas, and onions, can be made ahead and taken to work. Just add boiling water, seal it up for three minutes, add the contents of the fresh-herb packet, and you've got a hot lunch ready.

Dinner Tonight: Red Lentil and Tomato Soup

This recipe, adapted from a Bulgarian soup a friend served me recently, relies on a shot of paprika and fresh thyme, which keep the chunky, tomato-y broth interesting. I added a little cayenne as well to raise the stakes. It's a warming soup to guiltlessly fill up on.

DIY Instant Noodles With Vegetables and Miso-Sesame Broth

This vegan pot of instant noodles, flavored with miso and sesame and loaded with fresh vegetables, can be made ahead and taken to work. Just add boiling water, seal it up for three minutes, add the fresh scallions and pickled ginger from the separate flavor packet, and you've got a hot lunch ready.

No-Cook Blender Tomato Soup

You thought making tomato soup was easy? It's even easier if you've got a high-powered blender. Just dump in the ingredients, turn it on, and let friction do the work for you. This soup gets a rich, creamy texture from the emulsion of olive oil and white bread, without a drop of dairy fat added to it.

Zupa Pomidorowa (Polish Tomato Soup)

This Polish Tomato Soup (Zupa Pomidorowa) only requires a few ingredients and is extremely quick and easy to make! It will satisfy your tomato soup craving in about 15 minutes.

15-Minute Creamy Tomato Soup (Vegan)

Making excellent tomato soup from scratch at home is almost as easy as simply opening a can, and the return on your minor time investment is significant.

Thick and Creamy Tomato Soup

A tomato basil soup that's wonderfully comforting and creamy, with only a little bit of actual cream involved.

DIY Spicy Kimchi Beef Instant Noodles

This pot of noodles with kimchi, mushrooms, and beef can be made ahead and taken to work. Just add boiling water, seal it up for three minutes, add the contents of the fresh herb packet, and you've got a hot lunch ready.

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Herbs - Striped Spatula

This Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup is a delicious way to use fresh summer tomatoes. Serve the soup hot or chilled, alone or alongside your favorite sandwich for a garden-to-table summer lunch.

30-Minute Black Bean Soup

An easy and filling weeknight dinner that comes together quickly with ingredients you already have in your pantry.