19 Fall Soups to Keep You Cozy

Our favorite fall soups feature sweet potato, pumpkin, butternut squash, and more seasonal flavors.

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Updated on October 3, 2024

Vegetarian 15 Bean Soup — Photo: Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Ali Ramee

You'll meet few better companions for cool, autumnal days than warming fall soups. We've crafted this soup collection to keep in your back pocket so it's ready to pull out — along with your jacket and hat — on those windy, leaf-blown days. Some of these soups feature super-seasonal types of squash and other vegetables, while others feature year-round ingredients you can get the most out of during this season. Here are our favorite fall soup recipes.

01 of 19

Pumpkin Soup with Thai Red Curry Paste and Lemongrass

Thai Pumpkin Soup — Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

This Thai-inspired pumpkin soup features vibrant colors of orange, red, and green — reminiscent of autumn's leaves. Fresh lemongrass, grated ginger, coconut milk, and Thai red curry paste create a sweet-spicy backbone for this year-round soup.

02 of 19

Potato and Cheddar Cheese Soup

Potato and Cheddar Cheese Soup — Cara Cormack

This creamy cheese soup uses only a handful of uncomplicated ingredients like potatoes, cheddar, and — that delicious base of smoky flavor — bacon. It comes together in an hour total, and it's gorgeous with any fall table spread.

03 of 19

Smoked Ham Hock and Lentil Soup

Smoked Ham-Hock and Lentil Soup — Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell

This beautiful, complex soup from 2017 F&W Best New Chef Nina Compton shows that ham soup need not be boring or bland. Notes of ginger and lemongrass speak to Compton's Caribbean roots, while pieces of okra add a Southern touch.

04 of 19

Broccoli and Potato Soup

Potato and Broccoli Soup Recipe — Cara Cormack

Creamy potatoes, tender broccoli, and a homemade cheese sauce make this vegetable-forward soup a great autumn pick for hearty lunches and light dinners. Replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.

05 of 19

White Bean and Ham Soup

White Bean and Ham Soup — Diana Chistruga

Former F&W editor Grace Parisi's creamy, intensely savory soup infuses chicken and bean broth with smoky ham, fragrant vegetables, and thyme. Topped with seasoned croutons, this fall dish is a robust main course.

06 of 19

Oyster Bisque

Oyster Bisque — Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis

Chef Melissa M. Martin's oyster bisque features a soup base made with saline, bright pureed oysters. Seasoned with Louisiana Hot Sauce and speckled with scallions, parsley, and more hot sauce, this stunning soup will satisfy hungry diners after a long, chilly day.

07 of 19

Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon and Crème Fraîche

Butternut Squash Soup with Creme Fraiche and Bacon — Erin Kunkel

Concentrated flavors of roasted butternut squash meet notes of caramelized honey and onions. Additions like sage and bacon add layers of herbaceous and smoky flavors in this vibrant fall soup.

08 of 19

Collard Greens Ramen

Collard Greens Ramen — Greg DuPree

Atlanta-based chef Todd Richards has had yaka mein on the brain since enjoying a bowl of the noodle soup as a child. Richards is known for his culinary explorations of the global South, and this flavorful blend of smoked ham hock, bourbon, vinegar, and togarashi with noodles and greens is a notable addition to the canon.

09 of 19

Caldo de Pollo

Caldo de Pollo Recipe — Victor Protasio

Mexican caldo de pollo begins with a stock made of chicken legs, aromatics, jalapeños, and tomatoes. Hardy vegetables including potatoes, celery, and carrots fill the rich stock with savory, garden-like flavors. This warming soup is a pretty collection of colors and textures.

10 of 19

Chicken Pozole Verde

Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde — Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen

You'll never get bored of this lively, robust chicken soup. Crunchy cabbage, soft avocado, and chewy hominy create a contrast of textures, while savory chicken, sharp radishes, herbaceous cilantro, and smoky chiles create a multitude of flavors.

11 of 19

Creamy Tomato Soup with Buttery Croutons

Tomato Soup with Buttery Croutons — Cara Cormack

This vibrant creamed tomato soup comes from Seattle chef Tom Douglas, and it an be made in just a half hour — ideal for busy autumn days when the to-do list feels impossible. Approachable ingredients like canned whole tomatoes, garlic, onion, and extra-virgin olive oil come together for a wholesome family-friendly soup.

12 of 19

Vegetarian 15-Bean Soup

Vegetarian 15 Bean Soup — Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Ali Ramee

Parmesan cheese rinds stand in for the usual ham bone in this creamy. luscious vegetarian bean soup. A bag of 15-bean soup get the soup started; plentiful vegetables and herbs fill in the rest. This is a very satisfying plant-forward meal to enjoy for lunch or dinner on the chilliest of fall days.

13 of 19

Creamy Mashed Potato Soup with Dashi

Creamy Mashed Potato Soup with Dashi — Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen

Chef Shota Nakajima reimagines mashed potatoes in this deeply flavored soup. Dashi and soy sauce bring umami flavors to the dish, while fresh celery and celery leaves bring herbaceous notes with a bitter edge to balance the rich, buttery ingredients.

14 of 19

Whole Baked Pumpkin Soup

Whole Baked Pumpkin Soup — Aubrie Pick

A culinary representation of autumn, this recipe features baked whole pumpkins cooked with white wine and butter for a smooth, luscious soup with a hint of brightness.

15 of 19

Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Puff Pastry Croutons

Chicken Pot Pie Soup — Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Legendary home chef Ina Garten reinvents the soul-warming chicken pot pie as a fall soup with a creamy, savory base. The topping of croutons made from flaky puff pastry is both playful and elegant.

16 of 19

French Onion Soup with Roasted Poblanos

French Onion Soup with Roasted Poblano — Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Prissy Lee Montiel

Chef Carlos Gaytán's onion soup is a labor of love that does not disappoint in flavor or presentation. Slow-cooked caramelized onions meet roasted poblanos for a little heat, balsamic vinegar for a little fruit, and Gruyère cheese for a whole lotta umami in this wonderfully wintry soup.

17 of 19

Sopa de Ajo (Basque Garlic Soup)

Basque Garlic Soup — Greg DuPree

Red-tinged, smoky chile broth carries plentiful wisps of eggs and chunks of near-blackened bread in this soothing, warming meatless soup.

18 of 19

Sweet Potato-Coconut Soup with Thai Curry

Sweet Potato–Coconut Soup with Thai Curry — © John Kernick

This silky-smooth, understated soup from cookbook author Melissa Clark sings of coconut flavors and fragrant cilantro. Spicy ginger heats you up while riding the line between warm-weather food and holiday-ready food.

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Cauliflower Soup with Herbed Goat Cheese

Cauliflower Soup with Herbed Goat Cheese — © Nicole Franzen

Delicate flavors of fresh goat cheese, thyme, and chives permeate this thick, creamy cauliflower soup. Hints of vegetal leek and earthy potato round out the savory flavors.

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