Hey there, soup lover! If you’re anything like me, fall means one thing: it’s time to embrace all things cozy, warm, and liquid—yes, I’m talking about soup. Whether you’re in need of a quick weeknight dinner, something healthy to fuel your busy days, or a comforting bowl to curl up with on chilly evenings, these 10 autumn soup recipes have got your back.

These soups hit every note—easy to make, packed with fall flavors, and so good you’ll want to eat them for every meal. Trust me, I’ve tested (read: tasted) plenty, and I’m spilling all the delicious details.

Ready to stock up on soup inspo and warm your soul? Let’s do this!

1. Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with a Hint of Sage

Why It’s Awesome

Velvety smooth and subtly sweet, this soup screams fall. The sage adds that perfect earthy twist without stealing the spotlight.

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
2. Add butternut squash, sage, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until squash is tender.
4. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.
5. Stir in cream, adjust seasoning, and warm through.

Why You’ll Love It

This soup feels fancy but comes together in under 40 minutes. FYI, I once swapped sage for rosemary thinking it’d be similar — nope. Sage wins every time here, IMO.

2. Hearty Lentil and Carrot Soup

Why It’s Awesome

Packed with protein and fiber, this soup is a nutritional powerhouse disguised as comfort food. Plus, it’s super budget-friendly!

Ingredients

• 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 3 large carrots, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a big pot and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
2. Add carrots, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 30–35 minutes until lentils are tender.

Why You’ll Love It

Lentils soak up all the spices, making every spoonful hearty and satisfying. Plus, this soup keeps well in the fridge — perfect for busy weeknights.

3. Spicy Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

Why It’s Awesome

Roasting the tomatoes and peppers amps up the flavor big time. That smoky, spicy kick? Chef’s kiss.

Ingredients

• 6 large tomatoes, halved
• 2 red bell peppers, quartered
• 1 onion, quartered
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Roast on a baking sheet for 25–30 minutes until charred and soft.
3. Transfer veggies to a pot, add chili flakes and broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning.

Why You’ll Love It

The smoky sweetness from roasting combined with a little heat makes this soup an instant mood booster. Plus, it’s perfect for when you want something different but easy.

4. Classic French Onion Soup

Why It’s Awesome

Who doesn’t love a soup that doubles as a cheesy bread dip? Caramelized onions make this dish pure gold.

Ingredients

• 5 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt & pepper
• 4 slices crusty bread
• 1 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Melt butter and olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Slowly caramelize onions for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add wine and cook for 5 minutes to reduce (skip if you’re wine-averse).
3. Pour in broth, add thyme, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Toast bread slices, ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with bread and cheese.
5. Broil until cheese bubbles and browns.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s rich, cheesy, and exactly what you want on a chilly evening. I once tried adding extra garlic—fun in theory, but too overpowering. Stick to the classic and you’ll thank me.

5. Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

Why It’s Awesome

Sweet potatoes + coconut milk = silky, slightly sweet soup with a tropical twist. It’s like fall meets island vacation.

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp curry powder
• Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes.
2. Add sweet potatoes, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir for 2 minutes.
3. Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes soften.
4. Blend until smooth, stir in coconut milk, and warm through.

Why You’ll Love It

This soup hits that perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and creamy. I love making a big batch and freezing leftovers — easy warming up after a busy day!

6. Mushroom Barley Soup

Why It’s Awesome

Earthy mushrooms and chewy barley make a filling, comforting soup that feels rustic but surprisingly light.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
2. Add mushrooms and thyme, cook until soft.
3. Stir in barley, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer for 40–45 minutes until barley is tender.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s hearty without being heavy and perfect for those days when you want something nourishing but not too rich. Plus, mushrooms give it that cozy, umami punch.

7. Creamy Cauliflower and Leek Soup

Why It’s Awesome

Simple ingredients turn into a creamy, dreamy soup that’s both elegant and everyday.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 2 leeks, sliced (white and light green parts)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup cream or milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Melt butter in a pot, sauté leeks until soft.
2. Add cauliflower and broth, bring to a boil.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
4. Blend until smooth, stir in cream, and season.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s light but still creamy and luxurious. A good way to get your veggies without feeling like you’re eating rabbit food.

8. Spiced Pumpkin and Apple Soup

Why It’s Awesome

Pumpkin meets apple for a slightly sweet, spiced soup that screams autumn comfort.

Ingredients

• 1 small pumpkin or 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 2 apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft.
2. Add pumpkin, apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add broth, simmer for 25 minutes until soft.
4. Blend until smooth.

Why You’ll Love It

The apple adds a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the pumpkin. I like topping mine with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a tangy finish.

9. Rustic Beef and Vegetable Soup

Why It’s Awesome

This one’s for when you want a soup that doubles as a hearty dinner. Packed with tender beef chunks and fall veggies, it’s basically a warm hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown beef in olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
3. Return beef to the pot, add potatoes, thyme, salt, pepper, and broth.
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s slow-cooked goodness that makes your kitchen smell like heaven. Plus, it’s perfect for leftovers — which means even less cooking for you. Bonus!

10. Cozy Chickpea and Kale Soup

Why It’s Awesome

Vegetarian, protein-packed, and green-licious. This soup is as healthy as it is comforting.

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chopped kale
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
2. Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
3. Add kale and broth, simmer for 15 minutes until kale wilts.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s quick, healthy, and packed with flavor. I love this one for those nights when I want something light but still cozy enough to feel like fall in a bowl.

Final Thoughts: Soup’s On, Fall’s In

So there you have it — 10 autumn soup recipes that bring all the cozy vibes without complicated fuss. Whether you crave creamy, chunky, spicy, or sweet, these soups cover the whole spectrum of fall flavor magic.

Soup isn’t just food—it’s a mini self-care ritual. A steaming bowl can turn even the crummiest day around. Plus, most of these recipes are super forgiving and make great leftovers (because who doesn’t want dinner ready when you get home?).

So grab your favorite mug, pour yourself a glass of wine (or two), and let these soups warm your soul all season long. You’ve earned it. 🙂

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