Cozy Fall Soup Recipes. Any time the weather turns chilly, a warming soup is so comforting. Whether you enjoy a plant-based, vegan, or omnivore diet, this list has something perfect for you and your family.
Not only are these recipes pure comfort food soups, but they’re also super easy to throw together. So, let’s get to it!
Soul-Warming Plant-Based Soups
1. Lentil Soup
This low-fat, high-fiber soup is so ultra nutritious you won’t even miss the meat. A batch of cornbread or a slice of freshly baked whole wheat bread makes it even more filling.
2. Black Eyed Pea Soup
Rich, smokey broth and colorful vegetables are an easy way to add more legumes to your diet! Fantastic Southern comfort food guaranteed to keep you cozy regardless of the temperature!
3. Minestrone
Minestrone is a thick Italian soup boasting a wide variety of vegetables. This hearty, delightfully tasty one-pot soup delivers a delicious meal in a bowl!
4. Broccoli Cheese Soup
Indulge yourself with this cheesy broccoli soup, a Greek salad, and garlic knot bread for a warming yet light lunch. Broccoli cheese soup is also a great vegetarian option for a main course.
5. Black Bean Soup
Healthy, hearty soup loaded with beans, potatoes, and herbs, then spiced up with jalapenos for addictive spiciness. Enjoying it with a piece of skillet cornbread would perfectly balance the spiciness.Â
6. Corn Chowder
Take advantage of the last opportunity to freshly harvested corn on the cob. Add potatoes, carrots, and bacon bits for a fantastic meal that knows no season!
7. Creamy Vegetable Soup
Ultra comforting, flavorful, easy homemade vegetable soup with earthy spices delivers an irresistible aroma. The rich, creamy goodness from coconut milk makes it perfect for a cozy night in.
8. Split Pea Soup
A simple yet hearty and comforting soup is a great dish to use up leftover holiday ham. Carrots, potatoes, aromatics, and a kiss of heat deliver a soul-satisfying dish in a bowl!
Hearty Meaty Fall Soup Recipes
9. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Also known as the flu-fighting soup, enjoy a warming chicken soup for your soul. Chunks of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and delicious egg noodles come together for authentic comfort food.
10. Chicken Meatball Soup
Homemade chicken meatballs simmered in an herb-infused chicken broth deliver a family-friendly soup. Easily whip it up on a cold winter day and personalize it with your favorite pasta and veggies.Â
11. Albondigas Soup
Another amazing meatball soup recipe with ground pork or beef, cooked rice, and savory Mexican spices. Simmer them in a savory tomato-based broth loaded with carrots, potatoes, and zucchini.
12. Beef Barley Soup
The beef stew meat and plump pearl barley combo make it a complete meal in soup form. A truly satisfying dish you can cook in less than an hour and a perfect pairing with cornbread.
13. Vegetable Beef Soup
Loaded with fresh vegetables and chunks of tender beef, this soup is a meal on its own. And best of all is that it’s freezer-friendly. Make a big batch of this and freeze it in meal-size portions.
14. Taco Soup
This delicious fall soup recipe is proof of how versatile soup can be. Your favorite taco fillings simmered in a beefy broth is irresistible. My next soup on the list is another example of turning a classic dinner into an easy soup.
15. Lasagna Soup
If you love lasagna, you don’t want to miss this one of many fall soup recipes. Rich, thick, meaty lasagna soup is a great way to use the broken lasagna noodles. Tomatoey, cheesy, meaty goodness made super simple.
16. Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup
This oxtail soup is a soup recipe I enjoy all year round. Fall-off-the-bone tender oxtail showcased with veggies like beans, carrots, and potatoes is everything you want in a one-pot meal!
17. Jamaican Chicken and Pumpkin Soup
This hearty one-pot meal is warm, comforting, and flavorful. The flavor fusion is perfect for a cozy family dinner, a pick-me-up, or a cold-weather meal to warm your heart.
18. Chicken Pot Pie Soup
The ultimate comfort food offers all the cozy deliciousness of chicken pot pie without the stress of making the crust. Pair this creamy soup with bites of tender chicken with buttery biscuits for an easy dinner the whole family will love.
19. Ham and Bean Soup
Comforting soup with white beans, carrots, celery, diced ham, smoked turkey, and ham bone provides a delicious bowl of soup. This cozy fall soup recipe is classic comfort food perfect for any time of year.
20. Groundnut Soup From Scratch
Take a trip to West Africa with this flavorful, rich, and nutty soup. No worries if you don’t have groundnuts because you can use peanuts instead.
Seafood Soup Recipes
21. Cajun Corn Shrimp Soup
A fantastic, flavorful combination of spicy tomatoes, potatoes, shrimp, and corn. Potatoes complement the corn’s sweetness for a truly comforting soup perfect for chilly weather.
22. New England Clam Chowder
What’s not to love in this creamy, thick soup with fresh clams, potatoes, and bacon? It’s the ocean’s goodness in every spoonful. Add more seafood like oysters or mussels to make it fancier.
23. Lobster Bisque
Velvety smooth seafood bisque overflowing with flavors and aroma makes a fabulous fall soup recipe. Feel free to swap the lobster with crab, crawfish, or shrimp for a deliciously versatile soup. Garlic bread is amazing with this gorgeous soup.
24. Crawfish Bisque
Silky smooth, intensely flavored soup with Cajun spices and homemade crawfish stock is perfect for quality family time. Even better, it’s ready in less than an hour.
Amazing Side Soups
25. French Onion Soup
If onions aren’t your thing, this recipe might change your mind. The natural sweetness from caramelized onions, flavor from butter, and savory beef broth come together for a timeless classic.
26. Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches are traditional comfort food in the States. Add fresh basil for extra flavor and serve it with pull-apart garlic rolls for comfort in a bowl.
27. Carrot Ginger Soup
Visually attractive and equally tasty, this creamed carrot soup boasts a zing from ginger and orange zest. Sweet potatoes add more color and flavor.
28. Cream of Mushroom
This simple yet elegant soup made from scratch will convince you never to open another can. Cremini mushrooms were my choice, but portabellas and button mushrooms work well. I bet it would even be good with shiitakes and oyster mushrooms.
29. Sweet Potato Soup
Roasted sweet potatoes and carrots enhanced with coconut milk, herbs, and spices are perfect for fall. Top it with croutons and pumpkin seeds for a delicious and nourishing entry on your fall soup recipes list. And you’ll love it more because it’s gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly.
By Imma
This blog post was originally published in September 2021 and has been updated with more deliciously warming soups