Fuss-free meals, like soup and sandwiches, are made for any occasion and season, but they’re particularly welcome in the fall when the temps dip and nights become a bit more chilly. Whether a light lunch, a cozy supper, or a game day feast, you will find the perfect soup or stew in this roundup of fall soup recipes. We’ve got chilis, chicken soups, and vegetarian options. The hardest part will be deciding which fall soup recipe to choose.
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This soup might not cost a million dollars to make, but it sure tastes like it. Sweet butternut squash, hearty chicken sausage, and bright kale combine in a creamy broth that’s topped with crispy bacon because we just can’t resist gilding the lily.
Tip
Feel free to sub the kale with spinach, Swiss chard, collard greens, or mustard greens.
Million Dollar Soup
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If you love the stovetop version, you will really appreciate this recipe, which you can whip up in the Instant Pot. It’s creamy, filled with chicken, and perfect for a chilly fall or winter day.
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This soup is a quick (less-than-30-minute quick!) way to get everyone to eat their supper. A tip from the Test Kitchen: Don’t opt for no-boil noodles with this recipe, as it won’t save you any time but will hurt the soup’s texture.
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Reviewers agree that they’ll definitely be making this soup version of the classic comfort food again. We use frozen biscuits to help the whole meal come together in just an hour.
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This hearty soup comes together in just one pot on the stovetop. If the simple preparation isn’t enough to convince you to try it, the easy cleanup should.
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Quick-cooking vegetables turn tender quickly and are then blended into this supremely silky and cheesy soup.
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Beloved for its bold flavors and simplicity, chicken tortilla soup is always a welcome dinner on busy weeknights. Let people pick their own toppings, like avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and cheese. If doubled, it’s also great to serve at tailgates or parties.
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Butternut squash is available year-round, but it’s at its best in the fall, when the delicately sweet squash is used to make soups, casseroles, and more. Here, it’s blended into a velvety-smooth soup with cream and savory seasonings.
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Country superstar Martina McBride lent us this recipe from her cookbook, Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life, and our readers have been hooked ever since. “Make it spicier by adding more jalapeño or smokier with chipotle chili powder in place of the regular chili powder,” McBride writes.
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When you think of “Cheddar soup,” the word “broccoli” is probably also present. But with this recipe, the cheese stands alone (we couldn’t help it, y’all).
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Our Test Kitchen managed to get the comforting Brunswick Stew flavor you know and love into a one-hour and fifteen-minute recipe. Our pros even went as far as to say that this is “the best version of Brunswick stew we have had around here in a while.”
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Your slow cooker makes your road to this comfort food classic an easy one. Just set it, forget it, and return home later to a warm pot of savory chicken soup.
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Slightly thicker than the original, this creamy version of the classic soup comes together in just 25 minutes. A bit of heavy cream makes this soup even more comforting.
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You can never go wrong serving up warm taco soup on crisp fall days. This slow-cooker version makes it easy to serve up on busy weeknights or weekends packed with plans..
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This season, we’re swapping the old-school chicken noodle soup for something that’s more filling, colorful, and, no offense, flavorful. Bright kale adds tons of vitamins, and swapping chicken sausage for rotisserie chicken adds more dimension.
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Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes give this soup a pretty orange color that makes it perfect for fall. Plus, it comes together easily in a multi-cooker.
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Hamburger bun croutons are the ideal finishing touch for this hearty stew. We also love that it comes together in under an hour.
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Caramelized Vidalia onions are the star of this warm soup that’s topped with melty, delicious cheese. We’ll take this soup with a crunchy baguette for dipping.
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Your family won’t believe that this incredibly flavorful soup comes together in just 20 minutes. Since it’s so quick, you can go ahead and make a second batch to freeze for up to six months for a chilly night in the future.
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As the weather transitions from summer to fall, adapt burger night accordingly with this warm soup that still allows you to enjoy the same flavors.
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Carrots star in this comforting soup recipe that gets a sweeter, deeper flavor from roasting the carrots before they’re pureed with the other ingredients into a smooth soup.
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Butternut squash is one of our favorite fresh fall ingredients for adding color and sweetness to any dish. Since this savory stew calls for some red wine, plan to enjoy a glass to complete your meal.
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Make this easy recipe a few days in advance of a busy weeknight for a simple, ready-to-eat meal.
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Acorn squash is one of fall’s fresh joys to add to weeknight dinners, including this beautiful soup recipe. Feel free to toss in some extra diced roasted squash after pureeing to give it some additional texture.
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Ground beef, everyone’s favorite easy ingredient, provides a filling base for this flavor-packed fall soup.
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Cajun seasoning makes this classic gumbo oh-so hearty and delicious.
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Using rotisserie chicken and a slow cooker, this healing chicken soup couldn’t be any easier to make,
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Comforting fall flavors come together for this recipe that’s ready in under an hour. Plus, it’s pretty too.
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This chowder serves 10, which most likely means you’ll have leftovers to enjoy the next day.
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Our latest version of the classic fall favorite comes together in under one hour. For added pop, top with spicy jalapeños and crunchy radishes.
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There are countless versions of this classic stew, but we think you will enjoy this simple adaptation of the seasonal favorite.
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Serve this on a cold winter’s day and top it with colorful and flavorful ingredients like crispy bacon, green onions, and shredded cheese.
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Our Test Kitchen’s new favorite way to serve up leftovers after Thanksgiving? This “day-after dumplings” soup. It’s so much more satisfying than a sandwich, y’all.
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Let our five-star reviewer convince you to make this recipe: “I took it to work for a birthday luncheon. People couldn’t stop talking about the taste, so delicious. My boss took the leftovers home to his wife. She sent me an thank you e-card and wants the recipe!”
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This soup just may be the easiest slow-cooker recipe you can find.
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Set it and forget it. Enjoy the ball game, go shopping, or work in the yard. Return to the kitchen a few hours later to find a warm pot of flavorful brisket chili waiting for you and your family.
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Take a few minutes in the morning to throw the ingredients in your slow cooker, and dinner will be ready when you get home.
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You get all the flavor of a slow-cooked beef and vegetable soup in just 40 minutes with this recipe.
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This hot tomato soup is best served on a cool fall day alongside a grilled cheese sandwich.
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We know chicken and wild rice pair well from our trusty chicken-and-wild rice casserole, and the addition of mushrooms makes this soup so flavorful.
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