25 Hearty Fall Soups That Will Make You Forget It’s Chilly Outside
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Fall is here, which means it is time to pull out your favorite easy fall soup recipes!
Fall is my favorite season. There’s something magical about the crisp air, the vibrant leaves, and the joy of pulling out my coziest sweaters from the back of the closet. But perhaps what I love most about fall is the chance to cook up a variety of delicious, hearty soups.
There’s nothing like the aroma of a simmering pot of soup filling the house, making it feel warm and inviting.
Which is why I’ve gathered 25 of my favorite fall soup recipes that are sure to become your go-to comfort food this season, whether you’re looking for vegan or vegetarian soups, turkey / chicken soups or some classic comfort food soup recipes.
You’ll find everything from creamy vegan butternut squash soup to spicy green chili chicken soup, slow cooker ham and potato, turkey & wild rice and Taiwanese, German & Thai inspired soups and more. They’ll use up leftovers and seasonal ingredients and warm you up, making you forget all about the cold weather outside.
Delicious Fall Soup Recipes
Soup is one of the most versatile dishes to whip up during the cooler months. And while they can take a bit of time, there are a few things I do to speed up the process if I have a busy week:
- Use premade stock: While not as tasty as homemade stock it is super handy when short on time
- Make a hug batch of stock and freeze: When I have time, I make a large batch of stock in my slow cooker and then freeze extra to use later. I love this slow cooker – such a time saver as I can dump and go.
- Use canned beans: I rarely cook my own beans these days, so canned beans are a life saver. Or make a big batch in the instant pot or pressure cooker and freeze what you don’t need. This works better for heartier beans like chickpeas or kidney beans. Don’t overcook.
- Make a batch of soup on Sunday for the week: I will typically make a large batch of soup on Sunday to have throughout the week. So I don’t have to cook for those extra busy nights.
- Make extra soup and freeze: Freeze in individual or serving size reusable containers. I love using these 32 Ounce (1 litre) mason jars for family size soup portions.
1. Coconut Chickpea Sweet Potato Soup
Coconut chickpea sweet potato soup is a fragrant, protein-rich soup that combines all my favorite soup things in one pot.
With chunks of sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and bell peppers in a rich coconut base, it’s satisfying enough to be your main dish, or try it out for a light lunch or breakfast.
A drizzle of fish sauce adds an extra special touch, while the subtle sweetness of the sweet potatoes brings a delightful pop of flavor without any added sugar.
You can leave out the fish sauce if you prefer, or want a vegan / vegetarian soup, but I do find it adds an extra yummy umami / salty flavor.
Get the recipe: Coconut Chickpea Sweet Potato Soup
2. Green Chili Chicken Soup
Kick your chicken soup up a notch with this Green Chili Chicken Soup. It starts with homemade roasted salsa verde and is bursting with spicy, authentic Mexican flavors. For an even quicker version you can buy a premade salsa verde in a pinch.
Tender seared chicken thighs and cherry tomatoes add freshness and flavor, making this soup a year-round family favorite.
With a bit of heat from the jalapeños and a mix of vibrant veggies, this soup is a must-try for any chicken tortilla soup lover. I much prefer the salsa verde base to the more traditional red tomato base of the usual tortilla soup.
Get the recipe: Green Chili Chicken Soup
3. Creamy Mushroom Kale Turkey Soup
Need a soup recipe for Christmas or Thanksgiving leftovers? A creamy mushroom kale and turkey soup is just the thing. White wine, garlic, mushrooms, cream cheese, celery, broth and leftover turkey make up the base.
While the kids in our household aren’t a fan of mushrooms, my partner and I do enjoy a good hearty homemade mushroom soup. Brings back so many memories of my mom making things with Campbell’s mushroom soup. Only much better (sorry mom!).
Get the recipe: Creamy Mushroom Kale Turkey Soup
4. Roasted Acorn Squash Soup
What is Fall without a squash soup or two on the monthly menu?
Roasted Acorn Squash Soup is a creamy, flavorful blend of perfectly roasted acorn squash, fall vegetables, and aromatic spices.
It’s a hearty, plant-based soup that’s the ultimate comfort food, featuring a touch of sweetness from apples and maple syrup. With a savory mix of garlic, onions, and fall herbs like rosemary and sage, this soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Get the recipe: Roasted Acorn Squash Soup (Vegan / Vegetarian)
5. Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup, a perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham. I’ll often make it just because I have a craving for the salty, potatoey goodness when it’s -30C out here (which it is 3-4 months a year).
This gluten-free recipe is easy to make in your slow cooker or on the stovetop and features tender potatoes, savory ham, and a flavorful mix of veggies.
Top it with sliced green onions, grated cheddar, or bacon bits for a comforting, customizable meal that you’ll want to make again and again. Add some pumpkin cinnamon rolls for dessert and you’ll have a wonderful fall feast.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
6. Sausage Tortellini Soup
Sausage Tortellini Soup is a mouthwatering indulgence, perfect for warming up the coldest nights.
Ready in just 30 minutes, seared Italian sausage and fresh tortellini simmer in a creamy tomato broth with spinach, creating a zesty, tangy, and slightly spicy soup.
This easy one-pot recipe is so delicious, your family and friends will be scraping the bottom of their bowls for every last drop.
Get the recipe: Sausage Tortellini Soup
7. Haitian Pumpkin Soup (Soup Joumou)
Fall is the time of year when I start to crave hearty root vegetables, and warming soups.
This Haitian Pumpkin soup is a treat, that brings in flavours of Haiti with beef, squash, root vegetables, cabbage, and pasta. What’s not to love?
I love eating this soup for a fall breakfast too.
Fun fact, Soup Joumou is Haiti’s national dish and is often served on Sundays, and for their Independence day, New Year’s Day.
Get the recipe: Haitian Pumpkin Soup
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8. Creamy Chicken Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy Chicken Butternut Squash Soup is a flavorful blend of sweet squash, crispy bacon, and spicy red pepper flakes, perfect for satisfying your weekly soup cravings.
Hearty enough to be a meal on its own, it also pairs beautifully with cornbread or biscuits.
Nutritious and easy to make, this one-pot wonder is a comforting dish that will warm you up on cold nights.
Get the recipe: Creamy Chicken Butternut Squash Soup
9. Smoky Mediterranean Chickpea Soup
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired chickpea soup, brimming with roasted red peppers, smoked paprika, farro, and feta. Just leave out the feta for a vegan option.
This meal comes together in about an hour, offering a smoky, tangy flavor that’s perfect for a cozy evening.
Using mostly convenient pantry staples, this soup is both delicious and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Get the recipe: Smoky Mediterranean Chickpea Soup (Vegetarian)
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10. Chicken Bone Broth Soup
Chicken soup is a favourite with my kids. Whether we are feeling under the weather, or wanting something warm and satisfying for dinner, we make this at least a couple of times a month in the fall and winter.
Made with bone broth and rotisserie chicken, and a little spice from the ginger and jalapeño, it can be made in under 1 hour. This recipe also happens to be gluten free and dairy free.
Get the recipe: Chicken Bone Broth Soup
11. Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup
When we had our garden, there was always an overflowing abundance of kale. Besides making copious amounts of kale chips & giving away many, many bunches, I was always looking for ways to use it up.
Which is where this soup comes in.
The star of this Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup is kale. When combined with creamy white beans and potatoes, garlic, and a savory vegetable broth, you get a wonderful blend of textures and flavors.
Get the recipe: Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup (Vegetarian / Vegan)
12. Creamy Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup
I love this spicier take on the more traditional potato, bacon & corn chowder.
Creamy Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup is the perfect busy weekday meal, loaded with potatoes, corn, bacon, and shrimp, finished with cream and a spicy kick from Chipotle chilies.
Throw this soup in the Instant Pot for a quick and easy meal that will be ready in about 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: Creamy Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup
13. Authentic German Cabbage Soup (Kohlsuppe)
When I’m looking for new recipes to try for my family, I like to look to other countries, to see what they eat.
This authentic German Cabbage Soup is not only simple & delicious, it uses easy to find fall ingredients; cabbage, carrots, and onions, then topped with pre-cooked sausage. We’re a big fan of easy family dinners.
You can also switch it up with cubed or ground beef, ham or bacon. Or leave out the meat for a vegan / vegetarian version.
Fun fact, when I travelled through Europe in my 20’s everyone thought I was German (my heritage is English (England) & Norwegian mostly).
Get the recipe: Authentic German Cabbage Soup (Vegan / Vegetarian options)
14. Loaded Baked Potato Soup
I can’t get through a Fall season without at least one request for Loaded Baked Potato Soup from my family.
It’s got all the best things about baked potatoes (silky potatoes, lots of cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and chives) in soup form. What’s not to love?
Get the recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Soup
15. Easy Turkey and Wild Rice Soup (or Chicken)
Who has leftover turkey?
I do, I do.
While my partner Derek would argue the best thing about having a turkey dinner during the holidays are the turkey sandwiches the next day, I think it’s turkey soup.
Turkey and wild rice soup is an easy stovetop soup recipe with nutty & chewy wild rice, chickpeas, onion, carrots, celery & spinach in a savory broth.
Get the recipe: Turkey and Wild Rice Soup (or Chicken)
16. Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup
This thick and creamy Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup is an instant hit, blending cashews, carrots, ginger, coconut milk, and Thai red curry paste for a spicy kick. My youngest loves this soup and asks for it all the time.
Vegan and gluten-free, this soup is hearty enough to be a meal on its own or perfect as a side dish with crispy gnocchi, or pizza. Just make sure you use a vegan Thai red curry paste if you need vegan version.
The fresh ginger and red curry paste add just the right amount of spice, while the cashews provide a rich, satisfying thickness.
Get the recipe: Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup (Vegan / Vegetarian)
17. Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup
Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup brings the rich and savory flavors of this traditional classic right to your kitchen with minimal effort. Sign me up!
Combining bacon, Italian sausage, creamy potatoes, and kale, this hearty soup is perfect for any night of the week. Simply brown the bacon and sausage, then let the slow cooker do the rest, creating a comforting, flavorful dish that rivals your favorite Italian restaurant’s version (for a fraction of the cost).
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup
18. Curried Thai Pumpkin Soup
Spicy Thai flavours, peanut butter and pumpkin fit so well together in this Curried Thai Pumpkin Soup. Not only that but it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Think your favorite satay sauce, but in a delicious soup form. Amazing!
Get the recipe: Curried Thai Pumpkin Soup (Vegan / Vegetarian)
19. Creamy Orzo Chicken Soup
Simple & kid friendly, Creamy Orzo Chicken Soup is one of the best comfort foods to get you out of those cold weather blahs!
Using just one pot (busy parents everywhere rejoice), and stuffed full of shredded chicken, orzo and veggies, it’s healthy and easy to make. A win win for everyone.
This one reminds me of our favourite chicken casseroles we bring out for fall and winter too.
Get the recipe: Creamy Orzo Chicken Soup
20. Silky Butternut Brie Soup
This luxurious Butternut Brie Soup blends silky butternut squash with fresh rosemary, sage, and creamy brie cheese. Garnish with crispy bacon, prosciutto, or shredded parmesan for an extra touch of flavor and pizazz.
Rich in nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, this soup is both indulgent and nourishing, perfect for a cozy, healthful meal.
Get the recipe: Silky Butternut Brie Soup
21. One Pot Lasagna Soup
One pot & lasgna inspired, this meal is your next fall soup favorite.
Plus it’s much easier to make then lasgna with all it’s layers, so ideal for a quick dinner idea.
When you need a hearty meal to fill you or your family up, this is it.
Get the recipe: One Pot Lasagna Soup
22. Turkish Lentil Soup (Ezogelin Corbasi)
We are a huge fan of lentils in our family.
Ezogelin Cobasi is a staple for many Turkish families, that combines red lentils, bulgur wheat, aromatic spices, and fragrant herbs for a filling, nourishing and protein rich meal.
Get the recipe: Turkish Lentil Soup (Vegan / Vegetarian)
23. Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Soup
Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken soup is so simple to prepare, and full of warming ingredients like ginger, black sesame oil, mushrooms, and chicken.
Just add your favorite veggies and noodles for a full meal full of flavour.
Get the recipe: Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Soup
24. Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Taco Tuesday with a twist.
Try this Slow Cooker Taco Soup, and you will be having your whole house smelling amazing in no time. All your fav taco ingredients (ground beef, beans, corn, cheese) & chili flavours in one bowl.
My kids (+ partner) always ask for seconds.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Taco Soup
25. Chicken Miso Soup
Chicken Miso Soup is the perfect quick and comforting meal, bursting with savory flavors, veggies and lean protein.
Inspired by Trader Joe’s Miso Chicken Soup, this recipe features mushrooms, onions, celery, carrots, fresh ginger, and garlic.
Finished with toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar, this hydrating, nutritious soup will warm you up and satisfy your cravings in under 35 minutes.
Get the recipe: Chicken Miso Soup
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