From sweet potato to butternut squash, these cozy soups are jam-packed with fall produce.
Convenient canned pumpkin, beans and coconut milk flavored with curry make it a hearty fall meal.
Sweet Italian sausage pairs well with the subtle sweetness of the squash.
Photo: Antonis Achilleos
The broth that coats the thin strands of spaghetti squash is flavorful and light.
Slow-Cooker Vegetable & Chicken Meatball Soup
Don’t skip cooking the onions for the meatballs.
This step softens the onions so they more easily add their sweet flavor to the meatball mixture.
Fred Hardy
This slow-cooker meatball soup only requires 25 minutes of hands-on time.
Don’t be afraid to keep blending the soup-more air yields tastier, frothier soup.
Garnish with additional fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.
Caitlin Bensel
Mashing beans into the soup gives it body and creaminess without actual cream.
Serve this delicious vegetarian soup with a piece of crusty whole-grain bread on the side.
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
This roasted cauliflower soup recipe is the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
Lemon juice adds brightness while crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat.
Toasted nuts bring a bit of crunch to this creamy soup.
The broccoli stays green and adds texture to the pureed base.
Enjoy as an appetizer soup or pair it with a green salad for a light dinner or lunch.
The small amount of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce gives it a mild spice level.
For a spicier soup, stir in up to 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Look for the small cans of smoked chipotle peppers in adobo sauce near other Mexican ingredients in well-stocked supermarkets.
Once opened, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
Sausage & Lentil Soup
This hearty sausage and lentil soup is flavorful and filling.
Precooked lentils, steamed lentils or canned lentils all work well in this earthy fall soup.
A bit of maple syrup adds sweetness, while a splash of apple-cider vinegar brightens up the flavors.
Serve with bread and a salad for a light supper, or as a starter for a holiday meal.
Jacob Fox
Enjoy it with a warm baguette or steamed rice.
Try butternut squash for sweeter notes, or celeriac or parsnip for an earthier flavor.
Oregano, coriander and garlic give this simple soup a lovely aroma to whet your appetite.
Jennifer Causey
Look for it with other spices at well-stocked grocery stores.
Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup
Got leftover cooked chicken or turkey?
Cook up a pot of soup!
Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.
The broccoli florets absorb the creamy soup base, while the chicken stays tender.
Serve as a light lunch or as an appetizer before supper.
Brie Goldman
Jacob Fox
Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen
Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ail Ramee; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
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