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23 Cozy Fall Soup Recipes That Warm You Up Instantly

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As soon as the air turns crisp, soup season begins. 🍂 There’s nothing better than curling up with a hot bowl of homemade soup — hearty, nourishing, and full of flavor. From creamy classics to veggie-packed bowls, these 23 cozy fall soup recipes are guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.

1. Butternut Squash Soup

This smooth, velvety soup has a natural sweetness and warm spices that make it a fall favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled & cubed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add squash, broth, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer 20–25 minutes until squash is tender.
  3. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  4. Stir in cream and adjust seasoning.

How to Serve It: Garnish with pepitas or crusty bread.

2. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Comfort in every spoonful — perfect for chilly nights or under-the-weather days.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot. Cook onion, carrots, celery, and garlic 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in broth, bring to a boil.
  3. Add noodles, simmer until tender (8–10 min).
  4. Stir in chicken, season, and heat through.

How to Serve It: Add fresh parsley and serve with buttered rolls.

3. Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Silky smooth with a hint of garlic and basil — the ultimate comfort soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken or veggie broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot, cook onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Stir in tomatoes and broth, simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Blend until smooth, return to pot.
  4. Stir in cream, basil, salt, and pepper.

How to Serve It: Perfect with grilled cheese dunkers.

4. Beef and Barley Stew

Hearty, filling, and loaded with tender beef and grains.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb stew beef, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup barley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown beef in oil, remove from pot.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, celery.
  3. Add beef back with broth, barley, and bay leaves.
  4. Simmer 1 hour until beef and barley are tender.

How to Serve It: Best with warm cornbread.

5. Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with comfort.

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled & cubed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes in broth until soft.
  2. Mash lightly for texture.
  3. Stir in milk, sour cream, and cheese.
  4. Season with salt & pepper.

How to Serve It: Top with bacon and scallions.

6. Pumpkin Curry Soup

A little spicy, a little sweet — fall flavors with a twist.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can coconut milk (13 oz)
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook onion and garlic in oil until fragrant.
  2. Add pumpkin, broth, curry, and ginger. Simmer 15 min.
  3. Stir in coconut milk, season.

How to Serve It: Garnish with cilantro and serve with naan.

7. French Onion Soup

Deeply caramelized onions with a cheesy, broiled top.

Ingredients

  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt & pepper
  • Baguette slices + Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook onions in butter and oil on low until caramelized (30–40 min).
  2. Add wine, thyme, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer 20 min.
  3. Ladle into bowls, top with baguette and cheese, broil until bubbly.

8. White Chicken Chili

A lighter, creamy version of classic chili.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans white beans, drained
  • 1 can green chilies
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken, onion, and garlic in oil.
  2. Add beans, chilies, broth, and cumin. Simmer 20 min.
  3. Stir in sour cream before serving.

How to Serve It: Top with cilantro, avocado, or tortilla chips.

9. Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Thick, cheesy, and loaded with broccoli.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook onion and garlic in butter. Stir in flour.
  2. Add broth and broccoli. Simmer until tender.
  3. Blend partially, stir in half-and-half and cheese.

10. Minestrone Soup

A veggie-packed Italian classic that’s hearty and wholesome.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 cup small pasta
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pot, cook onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until soft.
  2. Add tomatoes, broth, zucchini, beans, and seasoning. Simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Add pasta and cook until tender.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.

11. Tuscan Kale & Sausage Soup

Rich and savory, with hearty sausage and tender greens.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook sausage in oil until browned, set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic. Add broth, potatoes, oregano. Simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in beans, kale, sausage. Cook 10 minutes more.

12. Creamy Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup

Earthy and filling with a velvety base.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup wild rice, cooked
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until tender.
  2. Add broth, thyme, and rice. Simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in half-and-half and season to taste.

13. Spicy Thai Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

Tangy, spicy, and creamy — with bold Southeast Asian flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can coconut milk (13 oz)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp red chili paste
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil, cook chicken and mushrooms until lightly browned.
  2. Add broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and chili paste. Simmer 10 min.
  3. Stir in lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

14. Lentil & Sweet Potato Stew

Vegan-friendly and full of protein and fiber.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 sweet potato, cubed
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook onion, carrots, and garlic in oil.
  2. Add lentils, sweet potato, broth, and cumin. Simmer 25 minutes.
  3. Stir in kale, cook 5 minutes more.

15. Roasted Red Pepper & Gouda Soup

Smoky and rich with a creamy cheese finish.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup shredded gouda cheese
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook onion and garlic in oil until soft.
  2. Add peppers and broth, simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Blend until smooth, stir in gouda until melted.

16. Stuffed Pepper Soup

All the flavors of stuffed peppers, in a cozy bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown beef with onion. Add peppers and cook 5 min.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, broth, oregano. Simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in rice and season to taste.

17. Split Pea with Ham

Classic and hearty with smoky ham flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cups dried split peas
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion, carrots, celery in butter.
  2. Add peas, broth, ham, and bay leaf. Simmer 45 minutes.
  3. Remove bay leaf, blend slightly if desired.

18. Moroccan Chickpea Soup

Spiced and fragrant with North African flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook onion and garlic in oil.
  2. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, broth, and spices. Simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro.

19. Apple & Butternut Squash Soup

Sweet and savory with a hint of fall apples.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 apples, peeled & chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook onion in butter until soft.
  2. Add squash, apples, broth, cinnamon. Simmer 20 min.
  3. Blend until smooth, stir in cream.

20. Zuppa Toscana

A comforting Italian-inspired favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, browned
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 potatoes, sliced
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 cup cream
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook sausage, onion, and garlic until browned.
  2. Add broth and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in kale and cream, cook 5 minutes.

21. Cabbage Roll Soup

All the flavors of cabbage rolls in soup form.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown beef with onion. Add cabbage and cook 5 min.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, broth, paprika. Simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Add rice and season.

22. Creamy Corn Chowder

Sweet corn meets smoky bacon in a hearty chowder.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 potatoes, cubed
  • 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook onion in butter until soft.
  2. Add potatoes, corn, and broth. Simmer 15 min.
  3. Stir in cream, bacon, salt, and pepper.

23. Chili Mac Soup

The best of chili and mac in one bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown beef with onion and garlic.
  2. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, and spices. Simmer 15 min.
  3. Stir in macaroni, cook until tender.

Final Thoughts

With these 23 recipes, your fall dinners are covered — from creamy and comforting to spicy and hearty. Soup is the kind of meal that warms the body and the heart, and there’s something here for everyone at your table.

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