10 savory fall soup recipes that score big with family and friends

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10 fall soup ideas everyone will love

With a chill in the air, it’s time for our favorite fall soup recipes. Autumn delivers a bounty of vegetables that are perfect for soups. And with football season in full swing, a big pot of hearty soup, along with your favorite snacks, will score big with friends and family.

We’ve curated some of the most popular and best fall soups, so you don’t have to go searching for them. Busy week? These soups make for great fall dinner ideas, or try these one pot meals for easy prep and cleanup.

A hearty soup made by roasting butternut squash gives this soup a deliciously sweet flavor Photo courtesy of Kelly Stilwell

Roasted butternut squash soup

Roasting butternut squash brings out a sweetness that’s perfect in this creamy soup. We’ve used an immersion blender to create a silky texture and topped this meal with a drizzle of coconut milk mixed with sour cream along with pepitas for crunch. This will be your new favorite easy-to-make fall soup.

Get this recipe: Roasted butternut squash soup

A creamy corn and sausage chowder everyone will devour Photo courtesy of Kelly Stilwell

Creamy corn chowder with sausage

Autumn is the best time of year for sweet corn. Combined with potatoes and savory Italian sausage, this creamy corn chowder is one of our favorite fall soup ideas. A hearty soup that’s not only delicious, but filling, too. Serve it with a baguette or hot rolls.

Get this recipe: Creamy corn chowder with sausage

A rich soup of caramelized onions topped with cheesy toast Photo courtesy of Kelly Stilwell

Easy French onion soup

The key to this classic soup is cooking the onions in both butter and olive oil for a long time over low heat so they caramelize. The sweetness of the onions combined with the savory beef broth and seasonings create a meal you’ll want to make on repeat. Paired with nutty Gruyère cheese toast, this is one of the best fall soups you’ll ever make.

Get this recipe: Easy French onion soup

A creamy but dairy-free sweet potato soup your family will love Photo courtesy of Kelly Stilwell

Healthy sweet potato soup (dairy-free)

The creaminess of this healthy sweet potato soup will make you think it’s full of butter and cream, but it’s dairy-free. That surprise of umami flavor comes from miso paste, giving this soup an unexpected richness. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this is one of the best fall soups for busy days. Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread.

Get this recipe: Healthy sweet potato soup

A deliciously creamy tomato-based soup that's also dairy-free and vegan Photo courtesy of Kelly Stilwell

Homemade tomato soup (vegan)

Our homemade tomato soup will have you ditching that canned version forever. This creamy recipe uses coconut milk, so it’s another dairy-free recipe and completely vegan too. With 15 minutes to prep and 20 minutes on the stove, you’ll be pulling out this fall soup recipe on the regular.

Get this recipe: Homemade tomato soup

There's nothing heartier than a German-style, cheddar-based soup with bratwurst Photo courtesy of Kelly Stilwell

Cheddar ale bratwurst soup

Fans of German cuisine will love this cheddar ale bratwurst soup. Rich and creamy, it’s a delicious combination of mildly spiced German sausage, German ale, cheddar cheese, veggies, and spices. A “stick to your ribs” kind of meal, no one leaves the table hungry after this popular fall soup.

Get this recipe: Cheddar ale bratwurst soup

A hearty beef, bean, and tomato-based soup with just the right spice Photo courtesy of Kelly Stilwell

Southern homemade chili

Our homemade chili is the best I’ve had anywhere. We eat it so much that I think we’ve finally perfected it. It’s just spicy enough with a bit of sweetness, loaded with tender ground beef and three kinds of beans. I’m betting this chili will be your favorite of all these soup recipes for fall. A perfection game day tradition!

Get this recipe: Southern homemade chili

A rich and creamy pumpkin soup is perfect for fall Photo courtesy of Kelly Stilwell

Creamy pumpkin soup

When it comes to soup recipes for fall, I think this is the one I look forward to the most. Though pumpkin is a fruit most famous for everyone’s favorite pie on Thanksgiving, you are missing out if you don’t try it in savory dishes like this creamy pumpkin soup. This meal takes 15 minutes to prep, making it an easy weeknight dinner. Bonus: it freezes well too.

Get this recipe: Creamy pumpkin soup

About Kelly Stilwell

Kelly Stilwell is a food and travel writer who has visited 40 countries in the last 15 years. She writes for a number of publications and is the content creator at Food, Fun & Faraway Places, featuring recipes and vacation ideas.

Kelly’s first book, 100 Things To Do in Sarasota Before You Die, will be released on July 15th.

A former Marylander, Kelly traded cold winters for Florida sunshine 14 years ago and has never looked back.

When she’s not sitting in front of her computer, you’ll find Kelly sitting on a beach somewhere with a good book.