Nothing says autumn is here like a nice pot of soup simmering on the stovetop! Here are our very best fall soup recipes, as decided by our readers.
The first day when you feel a little bit of crisp in the air after a long, hot summer is cause for celebration! And there is no better way to celebrate the change of seasons than with a cozy, comforting pot of soup simmering on the stove.
We’ve pulled together our very best soup recipes in one spot. These are five-star, fan favorite recipes that are sure to make you feel cozy and warm. Enjoy!
What makes a good fall soup?
When we are talking about fall soups, we are looking for comforting bowls filled with autumnal ingredients—think apple, pumpkin, cauliflower, and broccoli!
We also know this is the time of year when kids are heading back to school, and evenings get a little more chaotic. That’s why we love crockpot soups right around now!
Wholefully Protip
Homemade broth can really take the flavor of your soup to the next level! Check out how to make bone broth (which is packed full of flavor and nutrition) to use in all of your fall soups.
25+ Fan Favorite Fall Soup Recipes!
Nothing says autumn is here like a nice pot of soup simmering on the stovetop! Here are our very best fall soup recipes, as decided by our readers.
Transitional Soup Recipes
These are the soups for when the weather starts to cool, but you still have loads of summer crops coming in—like corn and tomatoes.
Roasted Corn and Cauliflower Chowder
This Roasted Corn and Cauliflower Chowder is the perfect hearty soup to bridge between fresh summer produce and fall weather.
Dairy-Free Tomato Basil Bisque
This blender soup ends up being the most lovely pink color! A big chunk of the flavor comes from the fire roasted tomatoes, so make sure to grab those instead of just regular diced tomatoes.
Vegetarian Soups
Meatless? We’ve got you covered! In addition to these, check out some of our pumpkin soups down below!
Easy Spicy Black Bean Soup
We take a shortcut here to make this soup quick and easy to make—canned seasoned black beans. Check the bean or International foods section of your grocery store, most will have them.
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
This creamy and comforting Cauliflower Soup is packed with vegetables, but has all the delicious flavors of a loaded baked potato.
Broccoli Cheddar and Potato Soup
This Broccoli, Cheddar, and Potato Soup is warm, comforting and full of good-for-you veggies your whole family will love!
Lentil Vegetable Soup
You probably already have everything you need to make this healthy and flavorful Lentil Vegetable Soup in your kitchen!
Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Soups
The best thing about this set of soups is how easy they make it to get dinner on the table after a long day at work and school.
Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Potato Soup
This Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Potato Soup is the ultimate in comfort food. It's just a bonus that is simple and easy to make!
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
The fun of this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup comes from the mix-ins! Ripe avocado, crispy tortilla strips, melty cheese and fresh cilantro are my favorite way to serve it up.
Instant Pot Shrimp Jambalaya
This Cajun dish is a speedy weeknight dinner! In about half an hour, you can have spicy, flavorful Instant Pot Shrimp Jambalaya on your dinner table.
Crock-Pot Ham and Bean Soup
Affordable, delicious, and nourishing, this Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect pantry meal to always have in your back pocket.
Pumpkin and Other Winter Squash
You know we love pumpkin recipes around here, but you can sub butternut squash into these recipes with great results. Because they are so easy to store, stock up on winter squash now to have this cornerstone soup ingredient on hand throughout the season. There is a whole world of winter squash soup recipes to explore!
Pumpkin Sage Blender Soup
This pumpkin soup is silky, rich, and packed full of complex flavor—you'd never know it took five minutes to make in the blender!
Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean Chili
This Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean Chili is thick, rich, hearty, and totally, 100% free from animal products. You won't even miss the meat!
Chicken Pumpkin Quinoa Chowder
Pumpkin isn’t just for sweet recipes! This savory Chicken Pumpkin Quinoa Chowder is hearty, creamy, and oh-so-comforting.
Blender Pumpkin Bisque
Dreamy, creamy, cozy soup in less than five minutes? It's possible with this recipe for Blender Pumpkin Bisque. It's all made in the blender!
Chicken Noodle Soups
With colder weather comes cold and flu season. Keep these recipes on file for the next time someone in your household comes down with the sniffles.
Instant Chicken Zoodle Soup in a Jar
All you need to make our Chicken Zoodle Instant Soup in a Jar is boiling water! Make a bunch of jars in advance for healthy, hot lunches all week long.
Healing Instant Pot Herbal Chicken Soup
Healing Instant Pot Herbal Chicken Soup is both food and medicine! Featuring traditional Chinese herbs, this healing soup is perfect for when you're feeling sick.
Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch
Homemade chicken noodle soup is not only easy to make, but it also tastes better than anything you can buy in a can. This classic comfort food is a must-make for winter-time!
Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Zoodle Soup
Stay ahead of the game during cold and flu season with this Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Zoodle Soup. It is paleo-friendly, Whole 30 compliant, AIP, and SCD. When a dish works with so many healing, therapeutic diets, you know it's gotta be packed full of goodness—and this soup most definitely is.
Other Chicken and Turkey Soups
All of these soups work great with chicken or turkey—making them perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers! You can easily interchange chicken with turkey (or vice versa) in any of the recipes.
Turkey Vegetable Soup
This Turkey Vegetable Soup is the perfect thing to simmer on the stove while you deck the halls on Black Friday. Use the vegetables recommended, or throw in some leftover veggies!
Cream of Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
This thick Cream of Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is the perfect comforting way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers. If you don't have turkey, chicken and chicken broth will work as well!
Creamy Turkey Gnocchi Soup
Creamy, cozy, and comforting, this Turkey Gnocchi Soup is a perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. Sub in chicken if you finished off the turkey!
Chicken Étouffée
This recipe for Chicken Étouffée may not be authentic, but it sure is delicious!
White Chicken Chili
This hearty, stick-to-your-ribs white chicken chili is surprisingly light and healthy!
Pork and Beef Soups
Most of our soups are meatless or poultry-based, but everyone needs some variety! Here are some of our favorite pork and beef fall soup recipes:
Zuppa Toscana
This easy copycat Zuppa Toscana recipe is comforting and delicious! With sausage, kale, and potatoes, it’s one of our favorite mid-week meals.
Drunken Beef Stew
This Drunken Beef Stew is studded with tender beef and wrapped in a rich and thick wine sauce. Get out your crusty bread because you’re going to need it!
Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
A few pantry staples come together to make a nourishing pot of Vegetable Beef Soup! Serve this soup with salad and crusty bread to make it a full meal.
Split Pea Soup with Ham
Fancy food it is not, but Split Pea Soup with Ham is delicious, comforting, and affordable. Stovetop, Instant Pot, slow cooker—we'll show you how to make it all three ways!
