A Month of Fall Soup Recipes

Some Southerners mourn the end of summer. And while we will miss warm sunny days on our beaches, there’s a lot to look forward to with the season ahead. Holidays are gearing up, the weather is cooling off, and of course, it’s football season. There’s no better way to warm your family up on a chilly fall night than with a hearty fall soup. From the classics like minestrone soup to creative recipes like spicy pumpkin soup with avocado cream. Plus, plenty of these fall soup ideas can are slow-cooker recipes, so making dinner is easier than ever. These are the best soups for fall, with classic autumn flavors like butternut squash, pumpkin, and even pecan. And if you’re looking for a new way to use Thanksgiving leftovers, these soups include tons of turkey options. We even cooked one up using leftover sweet potato casserole. If you want to go lighter for dinner, we’ve got healthy fall soups that don’t sacrifice flavor and texture, like lemon chicken soup and navy bean and ham soup. These easy fall soups are the most satisfying dishes for cold nights. Celebrate and settle in with a comforting bowl of soup.

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Loaded Potato Soup

This comforting potato soup gets even tastier with toppings such as shredded Cheddar, crispy bacon, and green onions.

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Vegetable Tortellini Soup

Southern Living

Recipe: Vegetable Tortellini Soup

This meatless dish is filled with healthy veggies and Italian flavors from cheesy tortellini and seasonings like basil and oregano.

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Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Recipe: Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

Save time by using store-bought rotisserie chicken for this one-pot recipe.

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Sweet Potato Soup

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Sweet Potato Soup

Comforting fall flavors come together for this recipe that’s ready in under an hour.

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Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup

This soup serves up big gumbo flavor without long gumbo time.

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Ham-and-Bean Soup

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Ham-and-Bean Soup

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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Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

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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Pecan Soup

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Pecan Soup

This savory, creamy soup proves that pecans are more versatile than you thought.

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Parsnip-and-Pear Soup

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Recipe: Parsnip-and-Pear Soup

Pears? Soup? Yes and yes. Once you try this delicious soup, you’ll regret doubting it.

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Smoked Chicken-Banana Pepper Soup

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Recipe: Smoked Chicken-Banana Pepper Soup

Pickled banana peppers add a little tang to this smoky version of chicken soup.

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Vidalia Onion Soup

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Recipe: Vidalia Onion Soup

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.