23 Fall Soups to Keep You Cozy Our favorite fall soups feature sweet potato, pumpkin, butternut squash, and more seasonal flavors. By Kim Wehby Kim Wehby Kim Wehby is a copy editor with over a decade of experience in the food and beverage space, including a senior editorial role at People Inc. Food Studios. She's edited and developed content for Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Eating Well. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines and Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 22, 2025 SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless You'll meet few better companions for cool, autumnal days than warming fall soups. We've crafted this soup collection to keep in your back pocket so it's ready to pull out — along with your jacket and hat — on those windy, leaf-blown days. Some of these soups spotlight super-seasonal types of squash and other vegetables, while others feature year-round ingredients you can get the most out of during this season. Here are our favorite fall soup recipes. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for Food & Wine. 01 of 23 Pumpkin Soup with Thai Red Curry Paste and Lemongrass Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Christina Daley This Thai-inspired pumpkin soup features vibrant colors of orange, red, and green — reminiscent of autumn's leaves. Fresh lemongrass, grated ginger, coconut milk, and Thai red curry paste create the soup's sweet-spicy backbone; using canned pumpkin means you can have a bowl ready in just 45 minutes. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 23 Sweet Potato and Kale Soup Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen A whole Parmesan cheese rind adds umami notes to this warming, nutmeg-scented soup from 1995 F&W Best New Chefs Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison that's brimming with sweet potatoes, Tuscan kale, and carrots. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 23 Cream of Mushroom Soup Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Meaty cremini mushrooms and earthy shiitake mushrooms are sautéed until deeply caramelized, then pureed with stock and heavy cream for this umami-packed soup. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 23 Italian Wedding Lasagna Soup Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Jillian Knox This cozy soup combines two comfort food favorites. Italian sausage meatballs and broken lasagna noodles simmer in a rich broth bolstered by Parmesan and cream. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 23 Hungarian Mushroom Soup Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless This savory soup from F&W recipe developer Craig Ruff gets deep umami flavor from a combination of fresh and dried mushrooms. The creamy broth is enhanced with Hungarian sweet paprika and garnished with sour cream and dill. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 23 Delicata Squash Soup Food & Wine / Photo by Brie Goldman / Food Styling by Skyler Meyers / Prop Styling by Alexandria Juhl Sweet roasted delicata squash shines in this simple, satisfying fall soup. Serve it with a dollop of crème fraîche and shaved black truffle for an elegant presentation. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 23 Vegetarian 15-Bean Soup Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Ali Ramee Parmesan rinds stand in for the usual ham bone in this hearty vegetarian bean soup. A bag of 15-bean soup mix gets the pot started; plentiful vegetables and herbs fill in the rest. This is a very satisfying plant-forward meal to enjoy for lunch or dinner on the chilliest of fall days. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 23 Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Cheddar Soup with Garlic Croutons Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel The star of this cheesy soup from F&W recipe developer Anna Theoktisto is homemade garlic croutons, which are blended into the soup for thickness and also scattered on top for crunch. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 23 Caribbean Corn and Pumpkin Soup Cedric Angeles This silky pumpkin and coconut milk soup from 2017 F&W Best New Chef Nina Compton is filled with tender dumplings and sweet corn — make it with the last of the season's fresh ears or use frozen kernels once fall is in full effect. Scotch bonnet chiles usher in the heat for a doubly warming bowl. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 23 Cacio e Pepe Ham and White Bean Soup Jen Causey / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hauser Equal parts hearty and sophisticated, this soup version of the classic Roman dish swaps in white beans for pasta. Parmesan rinds simmer with smashed garlic, chopped veggies, and a ham bone to yield a robust broth that's then used to cook the dried beans. A finishing touch of Pecorino Romano and freshly ground black pepper makes the soup ready to serve. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 23 Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Puff Pastry Croutons Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Heather Chadduck Hillegas Legendary home chef Ina Garten reinvents the soul-warming chicken potpie as a fall soup with a creamy, savory base. The topping of croutons made from flaky puff pastry is both playful and elegant. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 23 French Onion Soup Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling by Natalie Ghazali Chef Ludo Lefebvre's take on the timeless French onion soup, called "soupe à l'oignon" in France, includes beef stock, dry sherry, Worcestershire sauce, and plenty of caramelized onions. Use Emmental or Gruyère cheese for the golden, gooey topping. Get the Recipe Save 13 of 23 Celery Root Soup with Lemony Crab Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless Celery root, aka celeriac, is roasted with sweet-tart apple, shallot, garlic, and thyme before it's blended with stock or broth and ladled over a mound of bright, briny crab salad. Get the Recipe Save 14 of 23 Collard Greens Ramen Greg DuPree Atlanta-based chef Todd Richards has had yaka mein on the brain since enjoying a bowl of the noodle soup as a child. Richards is known for his culinary explorations of the global South, and this flavorful blend of smoked ham hock, bourbon, vinegar, and togarashi with noodles and greens is a notable addition to the canon. Get the Recipe Save 15 of 23 Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage Soup Rachel Marek / Food Styling by Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling by Gabriel Greco Diced turnip joins forces with the usual onion, celery, and carrot to give this soup its earthy flavor foundation. Sweet raisins counter salty bacon amid a backdrop of shredded cabbage and tangy canned tomatoes in chicken broth, ensuring balance in each bowl. Get the Recipe Save 16 of 23 Potato and Cheddar Cheese Soup Cara Cormack Warm, rich, and simple to make, this creamy bacon-topped soup puts the flavors of a baked potato in a bowl. It comes together in an hour total, and it's gorgeous with any fall table spread. Get the Recipe Save 17 of 23 Sopa de Ajo (Basque Garlic Soup) Greg DuPree Smoky, scarlet-tinged chile broth carries plentiful wisps of eggs and chunks of near-blackened bread in this soothing, warming meatless soup. Get the Recipe Save 18 of 23 Oyster Bisque Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis Chef Melissa M. Martin's oyster bisque features a soup base made with bright, saline pureed oysters. Seasoned with Louisiana Hot Sauce and speckled with scallions, parsley, and more hot sauce, this stunning soup will satisfy hungry diners after a long, chilly day. Get the Recipe Save 19 of 23 Creamy Tomato Soup with Buttery Croutons Cara Cormack This vibrant creamed tomato soup comes from Seattle chef Tom Douglas, and it can be made in just a half hour — ideal for busy autumn days when the to-do list feels impossible. Approachable ingredients like canned whole tomatoes, garlic, onion, and extra-virgin olive oil come together for a wholesome, family-friendly soup. Get the Recipe Save 20 of 23 Creamy Mashed Potato Soup with Dashi Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Chef Shota Nakajima reimagines mashed potatoes in this complexly flavored soup. Dashi and soy sauce bring an umami quality to the dish, while fresh celery and celery leaves carry herbaceous notes with a bitter edge to balance the rich, buttery ingredients. Get the Recipe Save 21 of 23 Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon and Crème Fraîche Erin Kunkel Taking the time to slow-roast the butternut squash and caramelize the onions gives ordinary squash soup an extraordinary aroma and flavor. A bowl of this silky-smooth soup will warm you through and through, even on the chilliest of evenings. Get the Recipe Save 22 of 23 Caldo de Pollo Victor Protasio Mexican caldo de pollo begins with a stock made of chicken legs, aromatics, jalapeños, and tomatoes. Hardy vegetables including potatoes, celery, and carrots fill the rich stock with savory, garden-like flavors. This warming soup is a pretty collection of colors and textures. Get the Recipe Save 23 of 23 Whole Baked Pumpkin Soup Aubrie Pick A culinary representation of autumn, this recipe features baked whole pumpkins cooked with white wine and butter for a smooth, luscious soup with a hint of brightness. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Recipes Soups Was this page helpful? 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