Food and Recipes Dish Soup Healthy, Hearty, and Delicious Fall Soups By Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola Lisa is the Deputy Editor at Southern Living and joined the team in 2015. She works with the Southern Living Test Kitchen to create recipes for the site and print magazine, edits the magazine's food section, and writes digital food stories as well. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots for print and digital lifestyle brands. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 17, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Victor Protasio, Prop Stylist Claire Spollen Warm up on a cool fall night with a pot of soup that's totally satisfying—and also happens to be good for you too. These lightened-up fall soups are comforting, flavorful, and packed with healthy ingredients like greens, beans, lean ground turkey, shredded chicken, and root vegetables. Make a pot of soup tonight for a healthy dinner the whole family will enjoy. (And the next day too—if you're lucky enough to have leftovers.) 01 of 08 Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup Greg DuPree Recipe: Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup This satisfying soup comes together quickly, even though it tastes like it's simmered all day. Top each serving with a swirl of pesto to add brightness on a chilly fall day. 02 of 08 Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Chicken dinner is always a winner – especially on a chilly fall evening. Let your Dutch Oven do the work with this delicious soup that brings together chicken, orzo, and the right burst of lemon zest. 03 of 08 Easy Chili Lee Harrelson Recipe: Easy Chili An easy Crock-Pot chili that's warm, cozy and flavorful. Enjoy it for a weeknight dinner or for a weekend gathering. 04 of 08 Turkey Tortellini Soup with Greens Greg DuPree Recipe: Turkey Tortellini Soup with Greens This homey soup will satisfy pasta cravings and fill you up, but for fewer calories, thanks to the light, vegetable-filled broth. Swap out the turkey for chicken if you wish. 05 of 08 Sweet Potato Soup Greg DuPree Recipes: Sweet Potato Soup This silky smooth soup is packed with nutrients and make great leftovers, when re-heated the next day. Top with toasted chopped pecans for a delicious and light fall meal. 06 of 08 Instant Pot Creamy Root Vegetable Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Instant Pot Creamy Root Vegetable SoupLet your Instant Pot step up to the challenge of bringing the flavors of fall to life in this fragrant soup. Call on carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes to make a delicious soup that's perfect for dinner or lunch. 07 of 08 Acorn Squash Soup Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Victor Protasio, Prop Stylist Claire Spollen Recipe: Acorn Squash Soup If you love acorn squash, this soup will be your go-to fall recipe. Break out your Dutch Oven and whip up this smooth and creamy soup that's full of autumn flavor. 08 of 08 Chicken Chili Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken Chili A rotisserie chicken makes this chili easy to prepare and lighter than the traditional beef version. Add extra fiber by stirring in a can of drained black beans. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit