Hey friends!

As the leaves change and the air gets crisp, there’s nothing I love more than cozying up with a warm bowl of soup. Soup is seriously the ultimate fall comfort food—easy to make, nourishing, and perfect for busy moms who want something tasty without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether it’s for a quick weeknight dinner or something to warm everyone up after a day of school and activities, I’ve got five favorite fall soup recipes that I keep coming back to. These are simple, family-friendly, and full of all the cozy fall vibes.

1. Classic Butternut Squash Soup

This soup is silky, slightly sweet, and evokes the scent of fall in a bowl. Plus, it’s packed with vitamin A and perfect for picky eaters who might turn their nose up at veggies.

Ingredients:

• 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 cup apple cider (optional, but so good!)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Olive oil

Directions:

1. Roast the squash cubes in the oven at 400°F for approximately 25 minutes, or until tender.

2. In a big pot, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.

3. Add roasted squash, broth, apple cider, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.

4. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.

5. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with a swirl of cream or yogurt if you want to get fancy.

2. Hearty Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Perfect for those chilly nights when you want something filling. This soup feels like a warm hug for your soul and your belly!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)

• 1 cup wild rice, rinsed

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 2 tsp thyme

• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until tender.

2. Add chicken broth, wild rice, and thyme. Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.

4. Stir in shredded chicken and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Creamy Pumpkin Soup

If you love pumpkin spice everything, you’ll adore this creamy soup that’s slightly sweet with a hint of spice. Bonus: it’s a snap to make!

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 cups vegetable broth

• 1 cup coconut milk or cream

• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in a pot until translucent.

2. Add pumpkin puree, broth, and pumpkin pie spice. Simmer 10 minutes.

3. Stir in coconut milk and heat through.

4. Blend if you want a smoother texture or leave it chunky.

4. Loaded Potato Soup

This one’s a family favorite in my house. It’s creamy, comforting, and you can top it with all the good stuff — cheese, bacon, green onions.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 cup milk or cream

• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Cook potatoes and onion in broth until tender.

2. Mash some of the potatoes in the pot to thicken the soup.

3. Stir in milk or cream and heat gently.

4. Serve topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions.

5. Spiced Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

This one is hearty, healthy, and full of warm spices that make your kitchen smell amazing. Great for meatless Mondays!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• Salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic with cumin and paprika until fragrant.

2. Add lentils, sweet potato, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until lentils and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.

3. Season and serve with crusty bread.

Final Thoughts:
Soup season is my favorite season, and these recipes make it so easy to feed my family something warm and wholesome. Plus, they’re flexible—you can swap out ingredients or add your favorite toppings to suit your crew. What’s your go-to fall soup? I’d love to hear! Drop your favorites below or share your twist on one of these recipes.

What are some of your favorite soups to enjoy on a cool day?