Cozy Soup Recipes for Fall

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My ultimate collection of Cozy Fall Soup Recipes plus creamy chowders, spicy chilis, and meaty stews – all perfect for a cool autumn night!

This is my ultimate collection of favorite go-to soup recipes for Autumn! From hearty Brunswick Stew to chunky Clam Chowder to creamy Butternut Squash Soup, you’re sure to find the perfect warm and cozy soup. There are so many options, like creamed soups for holiday baking, spicy chili recipes for game days, and light creamy veggie soups. I even included my personal favorite beefy stews and soups at the end! Let me know which soups, chilis, chowders, and stews you tried this fall!

Condensed Soups for Holiday Cooking

Swap out your canned condensed soups for a homemade version to take your holiday recipes like Green Bean Casserole to the next level!

open jar of mushroom soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup (Condensed) Recipe
Skip the can with this easy Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. It’s rich, creamy, freezer-friendly, and perfect for casseroles.
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Homemade condensed cheese soup in a jar
Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe
Homemade Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup is easy to make and a perfect substitute for the Campbell's Soup variety. Use in casseroles and more!
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Condensed celery soup in a glass jar
Cream of Celery Soup (Condensed) Recipe
Cream of Celery Soup is the best of both worlds! Eat it now and use later, too. Freeze the leftovers and they'll be handy for future recipes.
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Cream of Chicken Soup (Condensed) Recipe
Cream of Chicken Soup (Condensed), like the kind you find in a can, is a homemade version you can use in casseroles and dips without guilt!
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Creamy Soups for Fall

Whether you are serving them as a side to your favorite sandwich, as a starter to a holiday meal or as a light fall lunch, these tasty soups with a creamy broth will hit the spot!

Soup in a pot with drizzle of cream on top
Tomato Bisque Recipe
Tomato Bisque is a super silky smooth version of the classic tomato soup we all love! Ready in less than an hour, and no babysitting the pot.
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Carrot Ginger Soup bowl of soup topped with cream swirls and parsley. 4x3
Carrot Ginger Soup
This Carrot Ginger Soup recipe is a cozy delicious soup for fall! Creamy carrot soup with warm flavors from ginger and turmeric. Try it today!
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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup is the ultimate Italian comfort food made in one pot in under 30 minutes. Flavorful and cheesy soup that’s perfect for winter!
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Homemade soup in a pot topped with seeds and cream
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Butternut Squash Soup is the perfect fall soup with fresh squash and apples that's healthy, creamy, and easy for weeknights or holiday meals!
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Cooked soup in a Dutch oven with sour cream dollop
Black Bean Soup Recipe
Black Bean Soup is an easy, hearty, healthy vegetarian recipe full of warm Mexican flavors. Made with canned beans and ready in 30 minutes!
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Ultimate Potato Soup Recipe
This Ultimate Potato Soup is rich, creamy and has all the flavors of a loaded baked potato but in a cozy creamy bowl of soup! Try it tonight!
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Creamy Vegetable Soup
Creamy Vegetable and Rice Soup is a hearty soup with carrots, potatoes and onions is an easy soup in 45 minutes that's better than Panera!
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Creamy Chicken Poblano Pepper Soup
Creamy Chicken Poblano Pepper Soup is an easy soup recipe with chicken and roasted poblano peppers in a creamy broth. Try making it today!
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Easy Mulligatawny Soup Recipe
Mulligatawny Soup is a cozy, curry-inspired dish that's creamy, flavorful, and ready in under an hour. Perfect for Easter or busy weeknights!
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Green pot of soup sitting on brown table
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup with Spinach Recipe
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is a comforting one-pot meal, ideal for winter and fall evenings, bringing warmth and flavor to your table.
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Hearty Classic Soups

If you’re looking for a pot of soup full of familiar flavors and is easy to make, these classic recipes are just what you need!

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Vegetable Soup Recipe
Vegetable Soup is so easy, hearty and full of nourishing veggies that you can customize to your taste. Ready in under 45 minutes – try today!
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Chicken and Dumplings Soup in bowl with parsley garnish
Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food to get you through the winter made with homemade creamy broth and easy homemade dumplings.
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Italian Wedding Soup in pot with spoon and parsley garnish
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup is a cozy soup recipe for fall! Classic soup with homemade meatballs, orzo pasta, and escarole in a savory broth.
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Tomatillo Soup close-up in pot
Chicken Tomatillo Soup Recipe
Chicken Tomatillo Soup is a healthy Mexican soup made with chicken breast, canned whole tomatillos and beans simmered until thick and hearty.
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Turkey Carcass Soup Recipe
Turkey Carcass Soup is the perfect way to use up leftover holiday turkey to make flavorful, comforting turkey and rice soup for dinner.
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Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Easy Chicken and Rice Soup is a comfort food ready in 30 minutes. Homemade hearty and healthy, perfect for warming up on a cold day.
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15 Bean Soup cooked soup in bowl with spoon and cornbread pieces on side
15 Bean Soup
Easy 15 Bean Soup recipe for the perfect cozy pot of soup in the winter! Made with dry bean mix, tomatoes, warm spices and a meaty ham bone.
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Cabbage Soup in a Dutch oven
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup is the perfect savory vegetable soup made with cabbage, tomato, carrots, celery, and spices, ready in under 45 minutes!
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Taco-style Soup in a large pot
Easy Taco Soup Recipe
Easy Taco Soup made with ground beef, beans, veggies, and seasoning blend is the PERFECT way to enjoy the taco flavors you love in a bowl!
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bowl of soup with spoon and bread
Turkey Dumpling Soup Recipe
Turkey Dumpling Soup is a hearty, comforting meal that’s perfect for using up leftover turkey, with fluffy dumplings and rich, cozy flavor.
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Chunky Chowders You’ll Love

A creamy thick broth filled with hearty chunks of veggies and potatoes, plus seafood or meat? Talk about a filling cozy dinner perfect for fall!

Chowder in a ladle.
Ultimate Clam Chowder Recipe
Ultimate Clam Chowder is creamy and savory, made with chunky potatoes and minced clams, then topped with bacon and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Fish Soup Recipe
Fish Soup is an easy comforting soup recipe that you can make in just 30 minutes. This soup is a meal the whole family will love! Try today!
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Olive Garden copycat Gnocchi Soup in serving bowl 1x1
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is an easy copycat recipe with chicken and Italian seasoning. Enjoy a warm, cozy dinner ready in 30 minutes!
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yellow pot full of cream, corn, and potatoes
Corn Chowder Recipe
Corn Chowder is hearty and creamy. The very best part is that it is ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect to warm you up on a cold winter night!
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chowder in a ladle over crockpot
Slow Cooker Bacon Chicken Chowder Recipe
Slow Cooker Bacon Chicken Chowder cooks low and slow all day long for a hearty, easy, rich chowder that is delicious and full of bacon!
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Slow Cooker Clam Chowder Recipe
This Slow Cooker Clam Chowder is creamy and comforting! Perfect to start in the morning and it's done by dinnertime. It's a cozy winter meal!
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Chowder in bowl with bacon and parsley garnish
Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe
Manhattan Clam Chowder is hearty and savory with bold flavors. It features a rich tomato-based broth filled with tender seafood and veggies.
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Corn Chowder with Dumplings in serving bowl 1x1
Corn Chowder with Cornmeal Dumplings Recipe
Corn Chowder with Cornmeal Dumplings is hearty and creamy. Ready in about 30 minutes, you'll love the addition of dumplings in this classic!
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Chilis and Stews to Feed a Crowd

Having everyone over? These easy stew and chili recipes will be the perfect thing to make sure everyone stays happy and full!

Pumpkin Chili with sour cream topping
Pumpkin Chili
Pumpkin Chili is the ultimate fall comfort food. One pot in 30 minutes with pumpkin puree, tomatoes, bell pepper, spices, and ground beef.
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Guinness-style Chili in serving bowl 1x1
Guinness Chili Recipe
Guinness Chili is a hearty, rich, flavorful dish made with beer, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices. Perfect for dinner or the big game!
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Chili in a bowl ready to eat.
Texas Brisket Chili Recipe
The best Texas Brisket Chili recipe without beans! Hearty Texas-style chili with tender beef brisket, layers of flavor and plenty of heat!
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Beef and Beer Chili Recipe
Beef and Beer Chili is a quick, easy weeknight meal in an hour! This crowd pleasing mild chili is perfect for parties or tailgating!
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Turkey Chili Recipe
Turkey Chili is hearty and filling, made with easy ground turkey and spicy seasoning in ONE POT. So delicious and ready in under 60 minutes!
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Brunswick Stew Recipe
Brunswick Stew is a delicious, hearty Southern comfort food that is easy to prep and ready to eat after just an hour of simmering. Try soon!
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Classic Beef Stew
Classic Beef Stew is a one-pot, comforting, and hearty meal with beef, vegetables, tomato paste, and seasoning, perfect for cold winter days!
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Beef and Mushroom Stew Recipe
Beef and Mushroom Stew is an old fashioned and hearty recipe, perfect for the winter months. Set it and forget it for an easy, filling meal!
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stew being served along rice in a bowl
African Peanut Sweet Potato Stew Recipe
African Peanut Sweet Potato Stew is a rich and hearty dish blending bold spices with a comforting and creamy texture. Try for dinner tonight!
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Cooked stew in bowl
Classic Chicken Stew
Classic Chicken Stew is a comforting weeknight dinner made with classic ingredients like chicken thighs, bacon, onion, thyme, and carrots.
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Lamb stew in a Dutch oven
Moroccan Lamb Stew Recipe
Moroccan Lamb Stew is a traditional dish with fall-apart tender lamb and a delicious mix of savory and sweet flavors in a one pot meal!
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Slow Cooker Soups, Stews and Chilis

These set and forget versions of favorite recipes are perfect for busy fall weeknights!

Slow Cooker Minestrone in a bowl with spoon and topped with parmesan shavings.
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup is a cozy meal great for the winter months. Yummy, healthy, and hearty, your family will love this! Check it out!
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Bowl of Ground Beef Taco Soup in a white bowl with sour cream and cheese and chips
Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Taco Soup is an easy, hearty, flavorful soup. Add the ingredients to the crockpot in the morning, and it will be ready by dinner!
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Classic Beef and Vegetable Stew
Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup is the most comforting, EASY soup to make. Tasty and perfectly cozy to dip crusty bread into on a cool night!
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Cheesy soup in a bread bowl
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup is perfect for cold, wintery weather that even your kids will love with just a few minutes of prep.
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Soup Served in a White Bowl
Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup (White Beans) Recipe
Slow-cooker ham and Bean Soup is the perfect recipe for leftover holiday ham when you want a cozy, warm soup to recover from holiday cooking!
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chili in a bowl topped with sour cream and green onion
Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef Chili is great because it takes little effort & makes a perfect meal the family will love. Perfect for a crowd on game day!
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Close up of Ham and Potato Soup
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup that’s creamy, full of vegetables and chunks of ham, finished off with milk and sour cream for a easy and delicious hearty soup.
White bowl of stew on a cloth
Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew is easy to prep then leave to cook for the perfect, comforting cold weather dinner with hearty ingredients.
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is the perfect, easy chili of your dreams. This warm, hearty 1-bowl meal is great by itself or with a side.
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close up of ladle of hearty soup topped with Parmesan
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup is the perfect weeknight meal for your family during the cold winter months! Set it, forget it, and enjoy it later!
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Even More Beefy Stews and Soups

We just love beef stews and soups in our house so I had to include a few more of my favorites for you to try this fall!

Ladle full of soup hovering over the whole pot of soup
Spicy Beef and Potato Soup Recipe
Spicy Beef and Potato Soup is a hearty, rich, flavorful dish. You will love the way it smells while it's simmering on the stove. Try tonight!
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Roast Beef Soup in pot 1x1
Pot Roast Soup (Leftover) Recipe
Pot Roast Soup is the perfect way to repurpose leftover beef into a whole new meal. So easy and deliciously filling in just 40 minutes!
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Philly Cheesesteak Soup serving in ladle
Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Soup Recipe
Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak Soup is a rich, comforting twist on the classic sandwich, hot and hearty in a bowl!
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Close up of Beef Soup serving in ladle
Beef Noodle Soup Recipe
Beef Noodle Soup is the perfect easy and hearty meal to warm you up. With veggies, seasoned chuck roast and noodles, it's a guaranteed hit! 
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Beef Cabbage Soup serving in ladle
Ground Beef Cabbage Soup Recipe
Ground Beef Cabbage Soup is an easy and comforting one-pot recipe with tender beef, rich tomato, and other veggies. Ready in just a half-hour!
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Classic Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon made with pearl onions, carrots, mushrooms, beef, and burgundy red wine is a CLASSIC comfort food that’s hearty, filling, and perfect for when it’s cold outside!
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Stroganoff Soup in pot 1x1
Beef Stroganoff Soup Recipe
Beef Stroganoff Soup takes classic comfort food and makes it even more soothing in a soup dish with tender beef, mushrooms, and creamy broth. 
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cooked in orange dutch oven on wooden counter.
Beef and Barley Soup Recipe
Easy Beef and Barley Soup recipe is a comforting one-pot dinner full of tender beef, hearty vegetables, plump barley, and rich flavors.
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stew cooking in pot
Hungarian Beef Goulash Recipe
Hungarian Goulash is rich, flavorful and so tender that it tastes like you cooked all day. You will love this comfort food meal. Try today!
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Instant Pot Beef Stew in pot
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Instant Pot Beef Stew makes the ultimate comfort food dish easy and so quick. Tender beef combines with veggies, and potatoes and is ready in 1 hour!
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Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

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  1. This collection is an absolute goldmine for cozy meal planning! As soon as the weather starts to cool down, this is the first list I open. I tried the roasted butternut squash soup last week and it was phenomenal. I can’t wait to work my way through the rest of these comforting recipes!

    1. Love it! So glad you gave the roasted butternut soup a try. Any time of year can be cozy when you have soup by your side. Looking forward to hearing what you think of the others Noah!