Six Fall Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm and Cozy

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As the leaves start to fall and the temperature gently nudges you toward cozy sweaters and warm blankets, it’s your cue to say goodbye to the icy drinks of summer and bring out your soup pots and spoons. After all, fall brings a bountiful harvest of fresh vegetables and hearty flavours. And what better way to enjoy them than with a bowl of comforting soup?

Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty meal on a chilly weekend, here are six fall soup recipes to keep you warm and cozy all season long.

1. Slow-Cooker Turkey Noodle Soup 

Miss your grandmom’s noodle soup? This slow-cooker recipe will fill your home with the same comforting smell and, of course, the same delicious taste. 

You need: 

• Turkey stock or broth 
• Cooked turkey leftovers, shredded or diced
• Carrots sliced
• Celery sliced
• White onion diced
• Bay leaves
• Thyme
• Pepper
• Fettuccine noodles
• Salt to taste

Set your slow cooker to low and add the stock or broth, shredded turkey, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, thyme, and pepper. Cover the lid and cook for 8 hours. 

Cook the noodles separately in boiling water with salt. Drain noodles and add them to the slow cooker with soup. Cook on high for another hour and a half until your noodles are soft enough and your soup thickens to perfection. 

Follow this hearty turkey noodle soup recipe to warm your soul and satisfy your soup-ey cravings this fall. 

2. Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Why settle for carving pumpkins or using them as fall decorations when you can roast them and make a creamy and flavorful pumpkin soup?

You need: 

• Olive oil
• Pumpkin
• Chicken stock or broth
• Onion diced
• Garlic cloves 
• Fresh thyme leaves 
• Cream cheese
• Butter
• Salt and pepper

Start by cutting the pumpkin in half and scooping out the seeds. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper on top, and roast them until soft. While that’s happening, sauté your onions, garlic, and thyme in a pan with butter until fragrant. 

Add the pumpkin to the pan once the pumpkin is roasted. Pour in your chicken broth or stock and bring it to a boil. Simmer for about 15 minutes, then blend everything until smooth. Finally, add the softened cream cheese and stir until well combined. Serve hot with a sprinkle of chopped thyme on top.

3. Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

This soup combines two quintessential fall ingredients – butternut squash and apples. The result? A delightful balance of sweet and savoury flavours in a creamy soup perfect for chilly fall evenings.

You need:

• Butternut squash
• Apples
• Onion 
• Garlic cloves 
• Chicken or vegetable broth
• Heavy cream
• Olive oil 
• Maple syrup
• Cinnamon powder
• Nutmeg powder

Start by peeling and dicing the butternut squash and apples. Sauté them in a pot with onions and garlic until softened. Add chicken or vegetable broth and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Once everything is cooked, blend the soup until smooth. Then add heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon powder, and nutmeg powder to taste. Stir well and boil again. Serve hot with a drizzle of heavy cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. 

4. Carrot and Ginger Soup

You might think, “Carrots and ginger in soup? That’s just a salad puree!” But the sweet, earthy flavor of carrots and the subtle zing of ginger will leave you pleasantly surprised.

You need:

• Carrots
• Onion 
• Garlic cloves 
• Ginger root 
• Vegetable or chicken broth
• Olive oil 
• Salt and pepper to taste

Heat olive oil at medium heat and toss in the chopped onion, garlic cloves, and ginger root. Cook until the onions are beautifully translucent, then introduce the chopped carrots and your choice of vegetable or chicken broth. Let it all simmer until the carrots are tender, then blend it to velvety smooth perfection. Serve this delightful creation with a dollop of sour cream and some crusty bread for a truly gratifying meal. 

5. Beer Cheese Soup

Sounds like an oddly intriguing combination? The creamy, cheesy goodness will definitely change your mind. 

You need:

• Butter
• Onion
• Garlic cloves
• Flour
• Chicken or vegetable broth 
• Beer (any type you prefer)
• Heavy cream
• Shredded cheddar cheese 

Start by melting butter over medium heat and sautéing chopped onions and garlic until softened. Then, add flour to make a roux, which will thicken your soup. Pour your chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer. Slowly pour beer while stirring constantly and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Finally, add heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until it’s all melted and combined. Serve with warm, crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience. 

6. Tortilla Soup

Spice things up with this south-of-the-border-inspired tortilla soup. 

You need:

• Olive oil
• Onion 
• Garlic cloves
• Cumin powder 
• Chicken broth 
• Shredded chicken
• Tomatoes 
• Green chillies 
• Black beans

Start by heating olive oil in a pot until it sizzles. Sauté chopped onions and garlic. Sprinkle in a dash of cumin powder and let it infuse the mixture for about 30 seconds, then pour in that delicious chicken broth.

Toss in some shredded chicken, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and black beans. Let it all simmer for about 15 minutes. Serve it piping hot, and don’t forget to crown it with crunchy tortilla strips and avocado slices for that extra oomph of flavours and textures.

Conclusion:

Can you imagine summer without an ice cream? Or a winter without hot chocolate? As such, soups are an essential and comforting dish for fall. 

Prepare the grandma’s slow-cooker turkey noodle soup, or warm yourself with a hearty beer cheese soup or a zesty carrot and ginger delight. In the mood for something spicy? Whip up a tantalizing tortilla soup and savour it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheese. And, of course, what’s fall without a creamy, velvety butternut squash and apple soup? Pair it with a roasted pumpkin soup, and enjoy a hearty meal.