37 Fall Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm as the Weather Cools
Fall soup recipes are soothing and comforting, keeping you warm as temperatures begin to drop. But they also make this busy season so much easier—a big pot of soup can be dinner for days, especially if you happen to have some good bread for dipping. (Or even some grilled cheese sandwiches on the side.) Below you’ll find the soup recipes we are most excited to cook this fall, including silky butternut squash soups, hearty bean soups, and savory chicken soups with all the fixings. Grab your Dutch oven and join us.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce1/37Spicy Coconut Pumpkin Soup
Let's kick off this list of our best fall soup recipes with a warming pumpkin soup from Epi contributor Ramin Ganeshram. This recipe was designed for calabaza, but you can also use butternut squash, kabocha squash, or Cinderella pumpkins. They’re all delicious spiced with cumin and ají dulce pepper and enriched with coconut milk.
Joseph De Leo3/37Miso–Butternut Squash Soup
This simple butternut squash soup recipe packs a lot of flavor thanks to miso and ginger in the base, plus punchy finishers like lemon juice, cilantro, and chili crisp. Double this gluten-free recipe so you can transform any leftovers into a luscious sauce for cod.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton4/37Simple Turkey Chili With All the Toppings
This hearty chili lets the spices shine—but don’t forget to top each bowl with creamy avocado, sliced jalapeños, and crispy crushed tortilla chips. Sour cream is optional but excellent here.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Anna Hampton5/37Cheesy Potato Soup With Bacon
Looking for comfort food? Snuggle onto your couch with a big steaming bowl of this cheesy potato soup.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege6/37Butternut Squash Soup With Apples and Bacon
Your squash soups all need this well-balanced topper of tart Granny Smith apples and rich bacon. This is one of our favorite soups for a weeknight dinner, but it’s also glam enough for Thanksgiving.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton8/37Sonoran-Style Potato, Cheese, and Tomato Soup
It may be fall, but you can still find zucchini around, so you should absolutely make Epi contributor Christian Reynoso’s version of caldo de queso. This recipe is a fun excuse to throw a fall soup party.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks11/37Miso-Tahini Squash Soup With Brown Rice
Rich with nutty tahini, savory miso, and plenty ginger and garlic, this vegetarian soup is just what the doctor ordered for a chilly weeknight.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton12/37Vegan Chili
You don’t need meat to make a rib-sticking pot of chili. This one pairs kidney beans and black beans with bulgur for heft, layering in a generous addition of cumin and chili powder.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Pearl Jones13/37Roasted Carrot and Fennel Soup With Miso-Glazed Mushrooms and Cashew Cream
