20 Cozy & Easy Fall Soup Recipes the Whole Family Will Love
There’s nothing better than a big pot of soup simmering on the stove when the weather cools down. Fall is the PERFECT season for cozy family dinners, and soups make weeknight meals simple, hearty, and affordable. Whether you’re looking for easy fall soups, healthy soup recipes, or just something warm and comforting to serve with bread, these 20 soups are family-friendly, fuss-free, and of course… delicious!
Each of these recipes uses everyday ingredients, so there are no complicated steps, no fancy equipment, just cozy flavors that remind you of home!
1. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups egg noodles
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt & pepper, to taste
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in noodles and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
Add chicken, simmer 3–4 minutes, and serve hot.
2. Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
Directions
Melt butter in a pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Stir in tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes.
Blend until smooth with an immersion blender.
Stir in cream and fresh basil. Simmer 5 minutes before serving.
3. Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 butternut squash, peeled & cubed
3 carrots, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
Directions
Heat oil, sauté onion until soft.
Add squash, carrots, broth, salt, and cinnamon. Simmer 25 minutes.
Blend until smooth. Stir in cream and serve warm.
4. Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients
6 russet potatoes, peeled & diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
3 green onions, chopped
Salt & pepper
Directions
Boil potatoes in broth until fork-tender.
Mash some for thickness, leave some chunky.
Stir in milk, sour cream, and cheese.
Add bacon and green onions. Season and serve.
5. Beef & Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, diced
1 cup green beans
8 cups beef broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper
Directions
Brown beef in olive oil.
Add onion, carrots, and potatoes. Cook 5 minutes.
Pour in broth, add seasoning, and simmer 40 minutes.
Stir in green beans, cook 10 minutes, and serve.
6. Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
3 cups broccoli florets
2 carrots, shredded
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt & pepper
Directions
Melt butter, sauté onion.
Add broccoli, carrots, and broth. Simmer 15 minutes.
Blend partially for creaminess.
Stir in milk and cheese until melted. Season and serve.
7. Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn
1 can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 tbsp chili powder
Tortilla strips, cheese, avocado for topping
Directions
Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic.
Add beans, corn, tomatoes, broth, chicken, and chili powder. Simmer 20 minutes.
Serve with tortilla strips, cheese, and avocado.
8. White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans white beans, drained
1 can diced green chiles
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded chicken
1 tsp cumin
½ cup sour cream
Directions
Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic.
Add beans, chiles, broth, chicken, and cumin. Simmer 20 minutes.
Stir in sour cream before serving.
9. Italian Wedding Soup
Ingredients
½ lb ground beef
½ lb ground pork
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp Italian seasoning
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe)
2 cups spinach, chopped
Salt & pepper
Directions
Mix beef, pork, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasoning. Roll into small meatballs.
Bring broth to boil, add meatballs, cook 10 minutes.
Stir in pasta and cook until tender.
Add spinach, cook 2 minutes, and serve.
10. Creamy Mushroom Soup
Ingredients
3 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
1 lb mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
Salt & pepper
Directions
Melt butter, sauté onion and mushrooms until soft.
Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
Pour in broth, simmer 20 minutes.
Blend until smooth. Stir in cream. Season and serve.
11. Sausage & Potato Soup (Zuppa Toscana)
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
3 potatoes, sliced thin
2 cups kale, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
Directions
Cook sausage in a pot, drain excess fat.
Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
Stir in broth and potatoes, simmer 20 minutes.
Add kale and cream, cook 5 minutes. Serve warm.
12. Chicken & Rice Soup
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup rice
1 tsp thyme
Salt & pepper
Directions
Heat oil, sauté onion, carrots, and celery.
Add broth, chicken, rice, and thyme. Simmer 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
Season with salt and pepper.
13. Cabbage Soup
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, sliced
3 cups cabbage, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper
Directions
Heat oil, sauté onion and carrots.
Add cabbage, tomatoes, broth, and seasoning. Simmer 30 minutes.
Serve hot with bread.
14. Lentil Soup
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dried lentils
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp cumin
Salt & pepper
Directions
Heat oil, sauté onion, carrots, and garlic.
Stir in lentils, broth, and cumin. Simmer 30 minutes.
Season and serve warm.
15. Turkey Chili
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1 onion, diced
1 can black beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
Directions
Brown turkey in a pot.
Add onion and cook until soft.
Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth, and spices. Simmer 30 minutes.
Serve with toppings like cheese or sour cream.
16. Corn Chowder
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
4 potatoes, diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
1 cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
Directions
Melt butter, sauté onion until soft.
Add potatoes and broth, simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in corn, milk, and cream. Simmer 10 minutes.
Top with bacon before serving.
17. French Onion Soup
Ingredients
3 tbsp butter
4 onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups beef broth
1 tsp thyme
Baguette slices & Gruyère cheese
Directions
Melt butter, caramelize onions slowly for 25 minutes.
Add garlic and thyme. Stir in broth, simmer 20 minutes.
Ladle into bowls, top with baguette slices and cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
18. Split Pea Soup with Ham
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb split peas, rinsed
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup diced ham
1 tsp thyme
Directions
Heat oil, sauté onion, carrots, and garlic.
Add split peas, broth, ham, and thyme. Simmer 1 hour.
Blend slightly if desired for creaminess.
19. Minestrone Soup
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cups diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
1 can kidney beans
1 cup pasta (small shape)
1 cup zucchini, diced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions
Heat oil, sauté onion, carrots, and celery.
Stir in tomatoes, broth, beans, and seasoning. Simmer 20 minutes.
Add pasta and zucchini, cook until tender.
20. Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
3 cups pumpkin purée (canned or fresh)
4 cups chicken or veggie broth
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
Directions
Melt butter, sauté onion until soft.
Stir in pumpkin, broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer 15 minutes.
Blend until smooth. Stir in cream and serve warm.
My Ending Brain Blast
These easy fall soup recipes are the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights, cozy family dinners, or - my favorite - chilly autumn weekends. From healthy soups like lentil soup and chicken & rice soup to hearty comfort classics like loaded baked potato soup and creamy broccoli cheddar soup, this collection proves that homemade soups don’t need to be complicated to be delicious. Each one is a simple, family-friendly recipe made with everyday ingredients, perfect for meal prepping, reheating, and serving with warm bread. Whether you’re searching for cozy fall soup ideas, healthy weeknight meals, or kid-approved family dinners, these 20 recipes will keep you full, happy, and warm all season long.
