Ingredients
- Onions, garlic, and leeks
- Carrots, celery, and sweet potatoes
- Butternut squash, pumpkin, and potatoes
- Kale, spinach, and cabbage
- Canned beans and lentils
- Fire-roasted tomatoes and tomato paste
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Olive oil and butter
- Spices: cumin, thyme, paprika, bay leaves, cinnamon
Instructions
Creamy, slightly sweet, and deeply comforting. Roast your squash with onion and garlic until caramelized, then blend with broth and a touch of cream. Finish with cracked black pepper and a drizzle of maple syrup or Greek yogurt.
2. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Simple and nostalgic. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery, add shredded rotisserie chicken, broth, and wide egg noodles. Simmer until tender and season to taste. It’s a fall staple for a reason.
3. Smoky Black Bean Soup
Packed with fiber and flavor. Start with sautéed onions, garlic, and spices. Add canned black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and broth. Simmer, mash some beans for thickness, and serve with sour cream and lime.
4. Creamy Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup
Earthy and rich. Cook mushrooms, onions, and carrots in butter, add wild rice, broth, and thyme. Finish with cream or coconut milk for that velvety texture.
5. Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry Soup
Warming and vibrant. Sauté onions and garlic with curry powder, add sweet potatoes, lentils, broth, and simmer. Blend for a smoother texture or leave it chunky. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
6. Hearty Hamburger Soup
Ground beef, potatoes, veggies, and tomato broth. It’s filling, fast, and pure comfort. Check out our full hamburger soup recipe for all the details.
7. Italian Sausage and Kale Soup
Spicy sausage meets tender kale in a savory broth with white beans and diced tomatoes. Top with parmesan and serve with garlic bread.
8. Pumpkin Chili
A fall twist on classic chili. Brown beef or turkey, add canned pumpkin, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices. It’s hearty, unexpected, and seriously satisfying.
9. Spicy Tortilla Soup
Shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and bold broth topped with crispy tortilla strips and avocado. Find our full tortilla soup recipe for the complete guide.
10. French Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and a cheesy crouton top that broils to golden perfection. Serve in oven-safe bowls and don’t skimp on the Gruyère.
Notes
- Double your batch – Most soups freeze well. Store in individual containers.
- Use a Dutch oven – Great heat retention and ideal for slow simmers.
- Make it vegetarian – Swap broth and proteins for plant-based alternatives.
- Spice it your way – Add red pepper flakes, chipotle, or cayenne for heat.