15 Comforting Fall Soup Recipes
Cooler weather means one thing around here: It’s soup season! Grab your favorite Dutch oven and get ready to dive into some of my favorite cozy fall soup recipes. Whether you’re making them for dinner or as a starter for a holiday meal, these recipes will warm you up from the inside out.
Anyone who knows me understands my excitement for fall, and it boils down to two main delights: the abundance of pumpkin recipes and the arrival of robust soups.
Honestly, I have a profound passion for soup; I could happily enjoy it every day. While I’ve been known to whip up a bowl even during warmer months, once fall hits, it’s a different story. It’s just me, my trusty soup pot, and a whole lot of deliciousness.
Today, I’m thrilled to share 15 of my coziest fall soup recipes with you. Most of these dishes are hearty enough to serve as a complete dinner, while others can elegantly function as a starter for a dinner party or festive occasion.
I firmly believe in the joy of sharing food, so these recipes are perfect for whipping up for friends or neighbors who could use a comforting meal.
| Recipe Name | Ingredients | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Butternut Squash Soup | Butternut squash, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, cream, spices | 1. Roast the squash. 2. Sauté onion and garlic. 3. Blend with broth. 4. Stir in cream. |
| Tomato Basil Soup | Tomatoes, basil, garlic, onion, cream, seasoning | 1. Sauté garlic and onion. 2. Add tomatoes and basil. 3. Blend smooth. 4. Stir in cream. |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | Chicken, noodles, carrots, celery, broth | 1. Boil chicken. 2. Add veggies and noodles. 3. Simmer until cooked. |
| Vegetable Chowder | Mixed vegetables, potatoes, broth, cream, spices | 1. Cook veggies. 2. Add potatoes and broth. 3. Stir in cream. |
| Lentil Soup | Lentils, carrots, onions, garlic, broth | 1. Sauté onions and garlic. 2. Add lentils and carrots. 3. Simmer with broth until tender. |
| Pumpkin Soup | Pumpkin puree, onion, garlic, cream, spices | 1. Sauté onion and garlic. 2. Mix in pumpkin. 3. Blend with cream. |
| Minestrone Soup | Pasta, beans, vegetables, broth, spices | 1. Sauté vegetables. 2. Add broth and pasta. 3. Simmer until cooked. |
| Split Pea Soup | Split peas, ham, carrots, onions, broth | 1. Cook onions and carrots. 2. Add peas and broth. 3. Simmer until thick. |
| Beef Stew | Beef, potatoes, carrots, broth, herbs | 1. Brown beef. 2. Add veggies and broth. 3. Simmer until tender. |
| French Onion Soup | Onions, beef broth, bread, cheese | 1. Caramelize onions. 2. Add broth. 3. Top with bread and cheese, then broil. |
| Spicy Black Bean Soup | Black beans, tomatoes, spices, broth | 1. Sauté spices. 2. Add beans and tomatoes. 3. Blend to desired consistency. |
| Clam Chowder | Clams, potatoes, cream, bacon, onions | 1. Cook bacon. 2. Add onions and potatoes. 3. Stir in clams and cream. |
| Potato Leek Soup | Potatoes, leeks, broth, cream | 1. Sauté leeks. 2. Add potatoes and broth. 3. Blend with cream. |
| Thai Coconut Soup | Coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, spices | 1. Simmer chicken. 2. Add coconut milk and mushrooms. 3. Season to taste. |
