Fall Soups and Stews To Keep You Warm

Recipe: West Texas Chili

Make this easy recipe a few days in advance of a busy weeknight for a simple, ready-to-eat meal. 

Recipe: Pecan Soup

This velvety soup uses toasted pecans to achieve a deliciously rich and nutty flavor. 

Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese

This hot tomato soup is best served on a cool fall day alongside a grilled cheese sandwich. 

Recipe: Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup

Ground beef, everyone's favorite easy ingredient, provides a filling base for this flavor-packed fall soup. 

Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Cajun seasoning makes this classic gumbo oh-so hearty and delicious. 

Recipe: Carne Guisada

When the temperature starts to drop there is nothing more satisfying than a bowl of hearty, flavorful stew. 

Recipe: Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

The smoked chicken in this otherwise classic tortilla soup recipe adds an extra depth of flavor. 

Recipe: Roasted Tomato-Eggplant Soup with Garlic Croutons

Give your classic tomato soup a new twist with creamy eggplant and garlic croutons.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sausage Minestrone

This minestrone recipe is not only made in the slow-cooker, it also freezes well.

Recipe: Southern Wedding Soup

This Italian-American classic gets a Southern spin with pork-and-beef meatballs.

Recipe: Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder

This chowder serves 10, which means leftovers!

Recipe: Smoked Chicken, Squash, and Rice Soup

This is a lighter soup for cooler fall days, but it is still hearty.

Recipe: White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toasts

This soup is filled with pantry staples and goes perfectly with a glass of your favorite red wine.

Recipe: Creamy Potato-and-Ham Hock Slow-Cooker Soup

The ham hocks in this one-pot soup add rich and smoky flavor.

Recipe: One-Pot Beef Stew

This comfort food classic gets added zip from whole mustard and richness from red wine. Ladle yourself a bowl, pour a glass of the leftover wine, and settle in for a nice cool-weather meal.

Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Roasting a fresh pumpkin will give you a deep, caramelized flavor that you won’t get out of canned pumpkin. With the addition of carrots, onions, and seasonings, your kitchen will definitely smell like fall.

Reicpe: Slow-Cooker Brisket Chili

Set it and forget it. Enjoy the ball game, go shopping, or work in the yard. Return to the kitchen a few hours later to find a warm pot of flavorful brisket chili waiting for you and your family.

Recipe: White Bean-and-Pork Chili

The standard pork and white beans gets a makeover in this tasty dish. Our white chili gets spice from green chiles, brightness from lime juice, and luscious texture from the last-minute addition of shredded cheese.

Recipe: Tomato-and-Red-Pepper Soup

The classic companion to the grilled cheese sandwich, this is sure to warm you up after an afternoon outside.

Recipe: Spicy Sausage-and-Chickpea Soup with Garlic Oil

Whether you like it a little more spicy or a little more sweet this soup is perfect. You can substitute the spicy Italian sausgae for sweet Italian sausage .

Recipe: Parsnip-Potato Soup

Ideal as a first course to a big holiday dinner or as a simple supper paired with warm bread, this silky soup freezes beautifully in zip-top freezer bags. Thaw in refrigerator before reheating.

Recipe: Three-Sisters Chili

Corn, beans, and squash, the three companion plants of American Indian agriculture, work together to create this colorful, satisfying, and tasty chili. It’s a delicious way to sneak added nutrition into a family favorite.

Recipe: Southwest Pork Stew

This stew is so rich and flavorful, it’s hard to believe there are only 6 ingredients. What’s even better? It’s on the table in 20 minutes.

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Soup

Convenience products make this soup a cinch to put together. Ideal for a cold and rainy afternoon, King Ranch Chicken Soup is also hearty enough to serve for supper.

Recipe: Pork Chili Verde and Chipotle Cream

The Chipotle Cream in this recipe is delicious dolloped over roasted vegetables. Make an extra batch and store it in the refrigerator.

Recipe: Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Avocado Cream

You may want to double up on the avocado cream; it is delicious drizzled over salads and roasted vegetables.

Recipe: Shrimp-and-New Potato Chowder

When the soup begins to boil, immediately reduce heat to medium-low to prevent the creamy mixture from breaking. Chop onions and potatoes into same-size pieces so they cook uniformly.

Recipe: Classic Beef Chili

Our latest version of the classic fall favorite comes together in under one hour. For added pop, top with spicy jalapeños and crunchy radishes.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortelloni Soup

Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy soup makes a delicious weeknight supper.

Recipe: Smoky Turkey-and-Sweet Potato Chili

This is an ideal slow cooker chili to fix for a game-day crowd. With a minimal amount of prep work, you can set it and forget it until half-time.

Recipe: White Bean, Sausage, and Turnip Green Stew

If you can’t find good-looking turnip greens, a package of baby spinach will work well in this stew.

Recipe: Classic Oyster Stew

There are countless versions of this classic stew, but we think you will enjoy this simple adaptation of the seasonal favorite.

Recipe: Lemongrass-Turkey Soup

This fragrant soup acts as a refreshing tonic after the rich foods served at the Thanksgiving feast. For a heartier spin, serve it over rice or noodles.

Recipe: Loaded Potato Soup

This may be a lightened up version of potato soup, but the only thing we sacrificed were a few calories. Serve this on a cold winter’s day and we promise you won’t miss any of the flavor.

Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea, Collard, and Sweet Potato Stew

Don't be intimidated by the length of the ingredient list for this Southern stew. The majority of the ingredients are used to make a fantastic stock, which some readers report using as a base for other soups.

Recipe: Harvest Beef Soup and Parsley Couscous

Save this recipe for a lazy afternoon one weekend. It takes a little time, but the results are well worth it. You can feed a crowd or freeze leftovers for a later meal.

Recipe: Sausage-and-Sweet Potato Soup

Leftover sweet potato casserole adds depth and creaminess to this top-rated soup recipe. Remove any marshmallows from the casserole before stirring it into the soup.

Recipe: Chicken Chili

The convenience of a deli chicken, the nourishing quality of seasonal vegetables, and the full flavor of traditional chili spices work together to create this comforting pot of Chicken Chili.

Recipe: Tortilla Soup

This family-favorite soup features flavorful and budget-friendly chicken thighs. This comforting, slow cooked meal delivers big flavors with little effort.

Recipe: Carrot-Apple Soup

All ingredients are combined at one time in making this easy, two-step recipe. However, the intense color and depth of flavor will make you think you spent hours at the stovetop.

Recipe: Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Soup

Using frozen turkey meatballs helps you put this tasty soup on the table in under an hour. Pair it with a loaf of crusty bread for a hearty meal.

Recipe: Soulful Chicken Soup

Your slow cooker makes your road to this comfort food classic an easy one. Just set it, forget it, and return home later to a warm pot of savory chicken soup.

Recipe: Green Chile-Turkey Soup with Hominy

Some think the best part of the holiday turkey is the delicious soup you can make with the leftovers. For added pop, top this flavorful soup with radishes and lime wedges.

Recipe: Beef-and-Bean Chili

We use fire-roasted tomatoes in this recipe to add a note of smokiness. If you can’t find them, use plan tomatoes and add a pinch of smoke paprika.

Recipe: Turkey Tortellini Soup with Greens

Grab a package of spinach, some refrigerated tortellini, and add leftover turkey. You will have a satisfying soup on the table in under 30 minutes.