Everyday Cooking Seasonal Fall Soups and Stews 20 Best Fall Soup Recipes to Cozy Up With This Season Usher in soup season with recipes that call for autumn's most beloved flavors. By Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue is the Commerce Editor at Food & Wine. A former associate editor at Allrecipes, she joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. She has written about food since 2017, covering everything from product reviews to recipes to restaurants. Her work can be found in Cooking Light, Southern Living, and more. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on September 20, 2024 Close Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Usher in soup season with recipes that call for autumn's most festive flavors and aromas. Loaded with fall produce and warming spices like cinnamon, turmeric, and cumin, these classic fall soup ideas will keep you warm as the temperatures drop. 01 of 21 Butternut Squash Soup with Apple chibi chef Diced carrots and a Granny Smith apple bring out butternut squash's natural sweetness without masking its flavor. In fact, some reviewers recommend swapping the potato with a sweet potato to enhance it even more. View Recipe 02 of 21 Lentil and Buckwheat Soup Buckwheat Queen This thick vegetarian soup makes a substantial cold-weather meal. "This is a typical 'zuppa' for a winter evening in Italy. Serve with crusty bread topped with a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Typical to most Italian food, it's both healthy and delicious," recipe creator Buckwheat Queen says. View Recipe 03 of 21 Cream of Cauliflower Soup AllrecipesPhoto Butter, milk, and potatoes give this soup its creamy consistency. Thanks to cauliflower's mild flavor, this soup would pair well with basically any main. 20 Top-Rated Soups Ready in Under an Hour View Recipe 04 of 21 Slow Cooker Beef Stew Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This easy slow cooker beef stew recipe made with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs, and spices is hearty and comforting. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!" —BUCHKO View Recipe 05 of 21 Hungarian Mushroom Soup LynnInHK Reviewer naples43102 calls this soup "exquisite." In addition to halving the amount of parsley, she recommends using a medley of mushrooms to create great texture and bold flavor. "The dill and lemon both play their parts and have important contributions," she says. "I used a good, sweet Hungarian paprika, which really makes a difference in the final result." View Recipe 06 of 21 Thai Sweet Potato Soup Chef Mo Red curry paste, Sriracha, grated ginger, and garlic bring the heat to this Thai-inspired soup. "Delicious! Loved the consistency and different layers of flavor: sweet, spicy, warm, and savory," Brianna Dickel says. View Recipe 07 of 21 Italian Wedding Soup naples34102 Homemade meatballs, orzo, carrots, and escarole (or another leafy green) come together in this comforting soup. Reviewers recommend cooking the pasta in a separate pot to keep it from absorbing the broth. View Recipe 08 of 21 Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup NINJETTE "My friend's mother from Ukraine taught me this recipe for the classic beet soup," Patti says. "It can be served vegetarian-style by omitting the sausage." View Recipe 09 of 21 Cabbage Beef Soup cookin'mama Consider this dense soup a cross between cabbage rolls and chili, thanks to ground beef, cabbage, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and cumin. 12 Chili Cook-off Champion Recipes View Recipe 10 of 21 Cheese Soup with Broccoli Several reviewers prefer Cheddar (or sharp Cheddar) to processed cheese in this soup, while others report five-star results with Muenster, Swiss, or Monterey Jack. Which cheese will you choose? The Most Popular Copycat Soups to Make at Home View Recipe 11 of 21 Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk Whether you prefer pumpkin or butternut squash, you'll want to make this soup all season for its gourd-geous color and spiced, sweet flavor. View Recipe 12 of 21 Brussels Sprouts Soup with Caramelized Onions lutzflcat Take advantage of Brussels sprout season with this puréed soup, which gets its flavor from caramelized onions and fresh thyme. Top it with sour cream, hot sauce, and (as reviewer lutzflcat suggests) crumbled bacon. "I think a cup of this would be an elegant starter for a fancy company (or family) dinner," lutzflcat says. View Recipe 13 of 21 Curry Red Lentil Soup Hedz Red lentils, cauliflower, carrots, and kale bulk up this vegan soup. Spices like turmeric, cumin, paprika, and curry powder add extra warmth. 19 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Red Lentils View Recipe 14 of 21 Curried Pumpkin Soup Allrecipes Reviewers agree that Macintosh apples bring enough sweetness to eliminate the need for added sugar. Swirl a dollop of sour cream on top, then finish it off with roasted pumpkin seeds, as reviewer Chuck Wesserling suggests. View Recipe 15 of 21 Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup TTV78 Queendiva1's rich, saucy slow cooker meal is the epitome of seasonal comfort. Create a warming aroma and great memories around the table with this stick-to-your-ribs soup option. View Recipe 16 of 21 White Bean and Tomatillo Soup "This soup was exceptional," raves reviewer MissesVee. "I haven't enjoyed a good soup in a while. I did not have fresh tomatillos so had to use canned, but it worked and I am very satisfied. Was an excellent soup for a very cold and rainy day." View Recipe 17 of 21 Delicious Ham and Potato Soup Dotdash Meredith Food Studios This comforting soup features butter, diced potatoes, and tender pieces of ham. Take simple ingredients and make cool-weather magic the whole family will love. View Recipe 18 of 21 Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli) Chef John "Pasta fazool is a classic Italian-American comfort food, says Chef John. "This recipe works with any sausage, but I like the fennel and anise flavors of sweet Italian sausage with the beans. A hearty soup that's fast and easy to put together." View Recipe 19 of 21 Turkey Carcass Soup This hearty, full-flavored soup makes sure the whole turkey goes to use this year. Pantry seasonings, diced veggies, and scraps combine for a rich reminder of fall's best flavors. View Recipe 20 of 21 Chef John's Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This roasted butternut squash soup is my favorite fall soup of all time. It's inexpensive, easy, nutritious, and absolutely delicious! If you're feeling like something a bit more substantial, try this soup topped with a handful of crispy bacon or diced ham." —Chef John View Recipe 21 of 21 More Inspiration Allrecipes Magazine How to Make the Easiest, Coziest Potato Soup Ever Acorn Squash Soup Recipes You'll Want to Serve All Fall Long 22 Ridiculously Easy Soups Ready In 30 Minutes Or Less Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit