As the temperatures continue to drop and the leaves pile up, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup. Fall is the perfect season to celebrate hearty, nourishing flavours with seasonal ingredients like squash, apples, sweet potatoes, and spices. Whether you love the convenience of a crockpot or prefer stovetop cooking, these six cozy fall soup recipes will keep you warm and satisfied all season long.

6 Cozy Fall Soup Recipes

1. Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

A classic fall favourite, this creamy soup is rich, velvety, and full of cozy flavours.

Ingredients:

• 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions (Stovetop):

1. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Add butternut squash, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until squash is tender.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in coconut milk or cream.
5. Serve warm, garnished with a drizzle of cream or roasted pumpkin seeds.

Directions (Crockpot):

1. Combine all ingredients except coconut milk/cream in the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
3. Blend until smooth and stir in coconut milk/cream before serving.

2. Hearty Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

Packed with protein and fiber, this hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions (Stovetop):

1. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
2. Add sweet potatoes, lentils, spices, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
3. Pour in broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
4. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Directions (Crockpot):

1. Add all ingredients to the crockpot and stir well.
2. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
3. Stir and adjust seasoning before serving.

3. Apple and Cheddar Soup

This sweet-and-savoury soup is a unique way to enjoy fall’s apple harvest.

Ingredients:

• 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions (Stovetop):

1. In a pot, melt butter and sauté onion until translucent. Add apples and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Pour in broth and simmer for 15-20 minutes until apples are soft.
3. Blend until smooth, then stir in milk and cheese until melted.
4. Serve with a sprinkle of extra cheddar on top.

Crockpot Directions:

1. Add apples, onion, and broth to the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
3. Blend the soup and stir in milk and cheese just before serving.

4. Savoury Pumpkin Soup with Sage

Celebrate fall with this flavourful, herb-infused pumpkin soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions (Stovetop):

1. Sauté onion and garlic in a pot until softened.
2. Add pumpkin puree, sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
3. Pour in broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in cream and heat through. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh sage.

Crockpot Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except cream in the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
3. Stir in cream before serving.

5. Rustic Italian Minestrone

This veggie-packed soup is hearty, healthy, and bursting with flavour.

Ingredients:

• 1 zucchini, diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup small pasta (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions (Stovetop):

1. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in a pot until softened.
2. Add zucchini, beans, seasoning, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
3. If using pasta, add during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
4. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.

Crockpot Directions:

1. Add all ingredients except pasta to the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
3. Stir in cooked pasta before serving.

6. Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A creamy, protein-packed soup that’s as comforting as it is filling.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 3/4 cup wild rice
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions (Crockpot Only):

1. Add chicken, wild rice, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Pour in chicken broth.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
3. Shred the chicken, stir in heavy cream, and heat for another 10 minutes.
4. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Fall is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy seasonal ingredients, and savour warm, hearty meals. Whether you’re cooking on the stovetop or letting your crockpot do the work, these cozy fall soup recipes will make your autumn days even more delicious. Happy cooking! ����