To me, fall and winter mean it is time to get out my Homemade Soup Recipes. All summer long I wait for that first hint of crisp fall air when my family finally determines it is “soup season”! If it was up to me, I’d have soup all year long. This collection of 15+ homemade soup recipes is full of soups I have created and adapted over the years.
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Easy Soup Recipes
Our easy soup recipes are just what the title says, easy recipes that are beginner friendly and ready in under 30 minutes. When you need a quick lunch, appetizer, or dinner these are your best options!
1. Tomato Soup
3 Ingredient Tomato Soup (Vitamix or Stovetop)
Make this creamy 3 ingredient tomato soup using pantry staples! This easy soup from canned tomatoes is quick, delicious, and perfect for any day.
3 Ingredient Tomato Soup Recipe
- Ready in under 15 minutes, with no roasting required.
- Rich and creamy soup
- Made with pantry staples- canned tomatoes, vegetable broth and heavy cream.
2. Cream of Jalapeño Soup
Cream of Jalapeno Soup
Warm up with this cream of jalapeno soup, a creamy dish with just the right kick. Made with fresh jalapeños, salsa verde, and cream, it's a cozy favorite!
Cream of Jalapeño Soup Recipe
- Ready in 15 minutes
- Creamy, with a bit of spice!
- Adjustable spice level
3. Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)
Zuppa Toscana
Get a taste of Olive Garden right at home with this copycat recipe for Zuppa Toscana Soup. This potato sausage kale soup recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.
Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe
- Ready in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner
- One of our favorite homemade potato soup recipes!
- Can be made lighter with turkey sausage and alternative cream options
One Pot Soup Recipes
One pot recipes are some of my favorite ones to make. Not only does it limit the dirty dishes that pile up in the sink, they also tend to be some of the most balanced meals you can make- proteins, dairy, fats, and vegetables all mixed together in one meal.
1. Cheeseburger Soup with Velveeta
Velveeta Cheeseburger Soup
This easy cheeseburger soup recipe turns simple ingredients into creamy, cheesy comfort food in under 30 minutes. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic, stir in Rotel tomatoes and Velveeta, and you have a one-pot meal that tastes like a loaded cheeseburger. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings.
Cheeseburger Soup with Velveeta
- Made in under 30 minutes with just 5 simple ingredients- you can also use our Simple Velveeta Substitutes.
- Tastes like a loaded cheeseburger in a soup.
- Can be made on stovetop or in slow cooker.
2. Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken Taco Soup
This easy Chicken Taco Soup recipe is ready in just 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. One pot, bold flavors, and endless topping options make it perfect for busy weeknights
Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
- Made in under 30 minutes
- Taco soup, but with a creamy broth.
- Can be made on stovetop or in crockpot
3. Stove Top Chili
Stove Top Chili
Make hearty and flavorful stove top chili with simple ingredients in just one pot. Perfect for game day or weeknight dinners, and easy to customize!
Chili Recipe
- Add broth and turn it into a soup-y chili!
- Made with only 4 simple ingredients (ground beef, chili beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and chili seasoning)
- Can be customized with extra vegetables, spices, or bacon for added depth
Bean Soups Slow Cooker
Our crock pot bean soups are all made in a slow cooker to give you a protein-packed dinner, ready to eat, right when you get home! Beans based soups are also considered to have budget-friendly ingredients due to the lower cost compared to other proteins. Add bean soups to your fall and winter soup lineup.
1. Great Northern Bean Soup
Great Northern Bean Soup
Hearty and filling, great northern bean soup makes the ideal dinner for cozy winter nights, or as a delicious make ahead crock pot meal from dried beans.
Great Northern Bean Soup Recipe
- Perfect for cold winter nights and make-ahead meals
- Can be made vegetarian (omit the meat and using vegetable broth)
- Develops richer flavors the longer it cooks, and tastes great as leftovers.
2. 15 Bean Soup
15 Bean Soup – Slow Cooker Recipe
This 15 bean soup crock pot recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a thick, hearty meal your whole family will love. Just dump everything in your slow cooker in the morning, and by dinnertime you'll have a soul-warming crockpot bean soup with smoky ham and bright tomato flavors. It's comfort food that tastes like hours of work but takes just minutes to prep.
15 Bean Soup Recipe
- Perfect for meal prep
- Big on flavor! Develops richer flavors the longer it cooks
- Slow cooker meal, ready to eat when you are.
Instant Pot Soup Recipes
1. Lima Bean and Ham Soup
Lima Beans in Instant Pot
Make hearty lima beans in Instant Pot with ham, broth, and savory seasonings. This easy recipe is perfect for a comforting meal or side dish.
Lima Bean and Ham Soup Recipe
- Gluten-free and a quick one-pot dish
- Can use dried beans, quick-soaked beans, or frozen lima beans
- Ham bone or ham hock adds incredible savory depth
2. Tortellini Soup
Instant Pot Tortellini Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Instant Pot tortellini soup! This recipe is full of flavor and ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for a cozy winter meal!
Tortellini Soup Recipe
- Quick 30-minute meal
- Can be made spicy, vegetarian, or creamy with easy variations
- One-pot meal
3. Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Instant Pot creamy chicken tortilla soup is easy, comforting, and full of Tex-Mex flavor! Try this creamy chicken tortilla soup recipe today!
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
- Rich and creamy with cream cheese and Tex-Mex flavors
- Pressure cooker creates deep flavors in fraction of the time
- Easily customizable for heat and spice preferences
4. Instant Pot Beef Stew
Instant Pot Beef Stew
This Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe is easy to make in your pressure cooker, and it's the perfect comfort food for cold weather.
Beef Stew Recipe
- Made with chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas in savory gravy
- Pressure cooking makes the beef tender and flavorful in a fraction of the time
- Can be made thicker and more gravy-like by simmering on sauté mode
5. Acorn Squash Soup
Acorn Squash Instant Pot
Make acorn squash Instant Pot soup in just minutes! This easy recipe is rich, creamy, and perfect for a cozy fall side or light meal.
Acorn Squash Soup Recipe
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- A fall seasonal favorite
- This makes a light appetizer or side dish.
6. Beef and Barley Soup
Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup
This Instant Pot beef and barley soup is the ultimate comfort food! Tender beef, hearty vegetables, and chewy barley in a savory broth ready in 45 minutes.
Beef and Barley Soup Recipe
- Ready in under 45 minutes, prep is only 15 minutes!
- Savory flavors and broth
- A classic fall and winter soup
Bread Bowl Soups
We have different bread bowl recipes and the best bread bowl soups recommended in each recipe! In Autumn, pumpkin shape bread bowls make a fun and festive presentation. If you are already a sourdough enthusiast, you’ll enjoy the simplicity of our sourdough bread bowl recipe.
1. Clam Chowder with Bread Bowl
Clam Chowder with Bread Bowl
Cozy up with this clam chowder with bread bowl recipe, a creamy and comforting soup loaded with tender clams and served in warm sourdough.
Clam Chowder Recipe
- San Francisco-style chowder, tastes like it came straight out of a restaurant (this is a family favorite recipe)
- Done in 30-minutes
- One of our favorite homemade potato soup recipes!
2. Pumpkin Bread Bowls
Pumpkin Shaped Bread Bowl
Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with a homemade pumpkin bread bowl. This easy recipe is perfect for serving warm soups or dips.
Pumpkin Shape Bread Bowl
- Easy to make with frozen or fresh dough
- Fun, festive pumpkin shape!
- Fun for families, special events and dinner parties.
3. Sourdough Bread Bowl
Sourdough Bread Bowls
This easy sourdough bread bowl recipe makes the perfect sourdough bread bowls for soups, stews, and chowders. A must-try fall favorite!
Check out this recipe
- No yeast, sourdough recipe for a rich flavored bread
- Beginner friendly sourdough recipe
- The perfect vessel for soups, stews, chilis or dips!
Soup and Sandwich Recipes
For the heartiest of lunches and breakfast we recommended a soup and sandwich pairing. Not only does this provide a more balanced meal, but is there anything better than dipping your sandwich into soup broth? These also make great packed lunches.
1. Tomato Soup and Sourdough Grilled Cheese
3 Ingredient Tomato Soup (Vitamix or Stovetop)
Make this creamy 3 ingredient tomato soup using pantry staples! This easy soup from canned tomatoes is quick, delicious, and perfect for any day.
Tomato Soup Recipe
Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This sourdough grilled cheese sandwich is crispy, cheesy, and melty! Discover how to create the finest grilled cheese on sourdough bread today.
Check out this recipe
- Creamy and smooth tomato soup make a classic pairing with grilled cheese
- We step up the game with sourdough- it adds even more flavor than traditional white bread.
2. Chicken Club and Acorn Squash
Acorn Squash Instant Pot
Make acorn squash Instant Pot soup in just minutes! This easy recipe is rich, creamy, and perfect for a cozy fall side or light meal.
Acorn Squash Soup
Chicken Club Sandwiches
This chicken club sandwich is layered with crispy bacon, juicy chicken, and fresh veggies. A perfect lunch idea that’s easy and delicious!
Club Sandwich Recipe
- Smooth and creamy soup, perfect for sandwich dipping.
- The flavorful soup steps up the flavor of white bread
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