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.
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.
Vegetarian Soups
Meatless? We’ve got you covered! In addition to these, check out some of our pumpkin soups down below!
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.
Pumpkin and Other Winter Squash
You know we love pumpkin recipes around here, but there is a whole world of winter squash soup recipes to explore! Because they are so easy to store, stock up on winter squash now to have this cornerstone soup ingredient on hand throughout the season!
Wholefully Protip
No pumpkin around? No worries, you can sub in butternut squash if you prefer.
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.
Other Chicken and Turkey Soups
All of these soups work great with chicken or turkey—making them perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers!
Wholefully Protip
You can interchange turkey with chicken (and vice versa) easily in any of these recipes.
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: