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As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, there’s nothing quite like a warm, hearty soup to embrace the essence of fall.
Dive into our must-try collection of 11 fall soup recipes that promise to tantalize your taste buds and bring comfort to your soul.
Each recipe in this collection is crafted with love, featuring seasonal ingredients that capture the spirit of autumn.
Classic Pumpkin Soup
Classic Pumpkin Soup
This creamy pumpkin soup is a fall favorite, known for its rich flavor and vibrant color.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pumpkin seeds for garnish
Preparation:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft. Stir in pumpkin puree and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Blend the soup until smooth, then return to pot. Stir in cream, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with pumpkin seeds.
Butternut Squash Bisque
Butternut Squash Bisque
This velvety bisque highlights the natural sweetness of butternut squash, perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup cream
- Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Preparation:
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add squash and broth, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender. Blend until smooth, return to pot, and stir in cream. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Garnish with chives before serving.
Hearty Lentil Soup
Hearty Lentil Soup
This nutritious soup is packed with protein-rich lentils and a medley of vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups lentils, rinsed
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation:
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Add lentils, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are tender. Stir in thyme, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Savory Mushroom Barley Soup
Savory Mushroom Barley Soup
This earthy soup combines mushrooms and barley for a filling and flavorful dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Preparation:
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Stir in barley, broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer until barley is tender. Garnish with fresh thyme.
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
This vibrant soup is bursting with the flavors of roasted red peppers and ripe tomatoes.
Ingredients:
- 4 red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Basil leaves for garnish
Preparation:
Roast peppers in the oven until charred, then peel and chop. In a pot, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, broth, and peppers. Simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil.
Spicy Black Bean Soup
Spicy Black Bean Soup
This zesty soup is full of bold flavors and is sure to warm you up on a chilly fall day.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Sour cream and cilantro for garnish
Preparation:
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft. Add beans, broth, cumin, and cayenne. Simmer for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth, season with salt. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.
Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Smooth and comforting, this potato leek soup is a timeless classic, perfect for autumn evenings.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 leeks, chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crispy bacon bits and chives for garnish
Preparation:
Melt butter in a pot, cook leeks until soft. Add potatoes and stock, bring to a boil. Simmer until potatoes are tender. Blend until smooth, stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with bacon bits and chives.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This hearty soup combines tender chicken with spices and crispy tortilla strips for a festive dish.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips, avocado, and cheese for garnish
Preparation:
Heat oil in pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add chicken, broth, tomatoes, and chili powder. Simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tortilla strips, avocado, and cheese.
Carrot Ginger Soup
Carrot Ginger Soup
Refreshing and zesty, this carrot ginger soup is a delightful blend of spice and sweetness.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 6 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Preparation:
Heat oil in a pot, cook onion and ginger until fragrant. Add carrots and broth, bring to a boil. Simmer until carrots are tender. Blend until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with coriander.
French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup
Rich and savory, this classic French onion soup offers a delightful taste of tradition.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Baguette slices and Gruyère cheese for topping
Preparation:
Melt butter in a pot, add onions and cook until caramelized. Stir in flour, then add broth and wine. Simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top with baguette slices and cheese, broil until cheese melts.
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
This comforting soup blends sweet potatoes and apples, offering a taste of fall in every spoonful.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Apple slices for garnish
Preparation:
Melt butter in a pot, cook onion until soft. Add sweet potatoes, apples, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until soft. Blend until smooth, stir in cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with apple slices.