30 Comforting Fall Soup and Stew Recipes to Make This Season
When the temperatures drop, cozy up at home with a warming bowl.
Soup season is here! There’s nothing like getting cozy with a steaming bowl of homemade soup on a crisp fall day. A good soup can warm you up and nourish you when you’re under the weather. Another reason to love soup? It’s easy to make a big batch, so you can feed a crowd or freeze some for future lunches and dinners.
We’ve gathered our favorite fall soup recipes—get ready for endless bowls of creamy chowders, veggie-packed broths, hearty chilis, stews and so much more. Many of these recipes make the most of seasonal produce like butternut squash, pumpkin, cauliflower and kale. Others rely on pantry staples like canned beans, lentils and quinoa. A few come together in your slow cooker, making dinner even easier to get on the table after a busy day.
These recipes prove that fall comfort food can be good for you in more ways than one.
Slow-Cooker White Bean Soup with Pistou
Throw all your ingredients into a slow cooker, step away, and be rewarded with this cozy soup that’s perfect for chilly nights. A dollop of pistou adds a lively basil flavor to every spoonful.
Lentil Soup with Kale
This hearty, make-ahead soup is packed with powerhouse ingredients: fiber-rich lentils, leafy kale, and an umami boost from marinara sauce and Parmesan rind. You could either make it on the stovetop or in a multi-cooker; either way, you’ll have a deeply flavored soup that’s perfect for a cold night.
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Creamy Potato Soup
A quick blitz with an immersion blender turns cooked potatoes and parsnips into a creamy, comforting soup. Pile potato chips on top for a fun contrast in texture.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Rotisserie chicken is a weeknight soup MVP. Shred it and stir it into the simmering pot for an easy protein boost. Chili powder, canned fire-roasted tomatoes and jalapeños give this soup a little kick.
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Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea Soup with Chermoula
This chickpea soup draws on the spice traditions of North African cooking, layering cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon for a balance of earthiness, warmth, and subtle sweetness. Serve with crusty bread or warm flatbread for dipping.
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Air Fryer Squash Soup
When you can’t be bothered to crank on the oven and roast a sheet pan of vegetables, it’s the air fryer to the rescue. Add butternut squash, carrots and aromatics to the appliance and the base of this soup will come together in no time.
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Pinto Bean and Poblano Soup
Poblanos, onion, garlic and a handful of pantry staples come together for a soup that’s hearty, smoky and full of flavor. It’s vegan, with 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving. Top each bowl with rice, avocado and cilantro for added freshness and texture.
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Sancocho
There are plenty of variations on Sancocho throughout Latin America; this recipe is a Puerto Rican take on the dish. It brings together slow-simmered beef, squash, corn, and plenty of spices.
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Mushroom Lovers’ Soup
Made with mushrooms prepared in three ways, this umami-packed soup is for the fungi fans among us. The texture is so creamy, you hardly won’t believe it’s vegan!
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Creamy Fish and Clam Chowder
This is coziness in a bowl! Briny clams, tender cod, and fluffy potatoes come together in this hearty chowder everyone will love.
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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Loaded with bright and bold flavors, this chicken soup is every bit as delicious as it is good for you.
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Smoky Split Pea Soup
When you know the upcoming week will be busy, make a big batch of this bacon-infused soup on Sunday, and you've got lunch all week long. Don't forget the focaccia croutons!
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Smoky Black Bean and Quinoa Soup
Need a new meal idea for meatless Mondays? Try this hearty, healthy soup made with black beans, quinoa and butternut squash for a meal that will leave everyone feeling satisfied.
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Almond-Thyme Gremolata
Blend up this hearty veggie soup then store in the fridge for the ultimate make-ahead meal. When you're ready to feast, simply reheat and sprinkle on some gremolata.
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Guinness Beef Stew
While this rich soup is a classic St. Patrick's Day recipe, we're here to tell you that, with big flavor from dark beer and heartiness from super tender beef, it's a perfect meal for fall, too.
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French Onion Soup
Onions, slowly cooked until deep brown and caramelized, give this classic diner soup its distinctive flavor.
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Manhattan Clam Chowder
This warming, classic soup is packed full of sweet, briny clams, bright tomatoes and white wine for a one-pot favorite you’ll be cooking up this fall.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pozole Verde
Tomatillos, poblano peppers and cilantro bring a ton of green (and flavor!) to this tasty stew.
Pasta e Fagioli
Craving soup, but hungry for some pasta, too? This classic Italian dish is the best of both worlds, combining al dente noodles, plenty of veggies and creamy white beans for a cozy meal perfect for warming up on those chilly nights.
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Quick White Bean and Sausage Stew
Serve up a cozy one-pot dinner (in 30 minutes!) full of flavor and protein using kielbasa and white beans.
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