30 Healthy Fall Soups

This soup is bursting with fall comfort: tender sweet potatoes, earthy mushrooms, hearty wild rice, and fresh kale all simmered in a creamy garlic-and-herb broth. You can choose coconut milk, cream, or a roux for richness.

This irresistible soup features roasted butternut squash, shallots, garlic, a touch of maple and nutmeg, and just enough butter for depth. Despite being creamless, the texture is rich, letting the squash shine.

This crockpot version is comfort food made lighter—without cream, it’s creamy anyway, thanks to reduced‑fat evaporated milk, combined with lean turkey bacon, reduced‑fat cheeses, and cozy spices. You dump everything in the slow cooker and walk away for six hours, then return to a delicious and guilt-free dinner. The flavor is similar to a loaded baked potato in soup form.

This protein-packed chili is made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and just the right blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and a dash of cayenne. It simmers into a richly flavored, fiber‑filled bowl of goodness that’s both filling and nutritious. It’s ideal for cozy fall evenings and meal prep batch‑cooking to freeze ahead.

This cozy recipe reinvents the classic Zuppa Toscana with Whole30 and Paleo-friendly swaps: coconut milk in place of dairy, homemade (or compliant) Italian sausage, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and vibrant kale. The blend of flavors is rich and comforting, without the need for heavy cream—just natural ingredients.

This fall-forward minestrone features cozy roasted squash, zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and herbs like thyme and rosemary, building layers of savory warmth. You begin by sautéing onions, carrots, and garlic, then simmer in a fragrant broth before adding kale and beans for hearty texture and nutrition. It embraces seasonal produce in a customizable way (swap in sweet potatoes or cauliflower if needed).

This seven‑ingredient recipe is creamy without any cream—just blended carrots, fresh ginger, simple aromatics, and broth for a silky, plant-powered soup. It’s quick to prep (about 10 minutes chopping and 46 minutes simmering), and its warm, slightly spicy ginger bite makes it the perfect antidote to chilly fall evenings. It's vegan and gluten-free, yet rich and cozy.

Despite its name, this ultra-creamy vegan pumpkin soup contains no dairy—just roasted pumpkin (or kabocha, if you prefer), coconut milk, and maple for sweetness and richness. Smooth, warm, and inviting, it’s perfect for fall nights when you crave cozy flavor without heaviness. The recipe is fuss-free and is great for vegan and non-vegan eaters alike. It's very flavorful while also being health-conscious.

This hearty recipe combines Italian sausage, creamy cannellini beans, leafy kale, carrots, and celery in a savory herb-infused broth. Inspired by Zuppa Toscana but much lighter, it’s on the healthier side while still delivering rich flavor. With minimal prep and a quick simmer, it's ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it with crusty bread or breadsticks to make it a full meal.

This low-fat, dairy-free crockpot soup relies on starchy potatoes—not cream—for its naturally creamy texture. Loaded with shredded chicken, veggies, and the option of turkey bacon, it’s both gluten‑free and packed with protein. Just dump everything in and let the slow cooker work its magic for an easy meal on busy weeknights.

All the cozy flavors of chicken pot pie come through in soup form, without a drop of cream or butter. Cauliflower and potatoes are blended right into the broth for a satisfying creamy texture, while carrots, peas, and herbs round out the dish. It’s hearty, flavorful, and comes together in just about 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight comfort. This dairy‑free recipe is a healthy, nutrient-packed twist on a favorite classic.

This golden lentil soup takes simple pantry staples—dried lentils, onion, garlic, carrots—and transforms them into a deeply nourishing and flavorful recipe. It strikes the perfect balance between wholesome and satisfying, making even legume skeptics come back for seconds.

This is a protein-boosted version of broccoli cheddar soup, packing an impressive 20 grams of protein per serving thanks to blended low-fat cottage cheese and milk instead of heavy cream. It’s rich, creamy, and deeply comforting, with broccoli florets, aromatic onions, carrots, celery, and shredded cheddar melding into one velvety bowl. Despite cutting calories and fat, the texture stays indulgent and satisfying. Perfect for when you want comfort-food flavor and lean nutrition.

This one transforms leftover turkey with mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into a luxuriously creamy recipe, without any cream at all. You simply cook veggies and turkey in broth, blend potatoes and cashews into a silky puree, and stir it all back into the simmering pot for velvety goodness. It’s a smart way to stretch holiday turkey or pantry odds and ends. With under 10 minutes of prep and big comforting flavor, it’s a weeknight winner.

This plant-based chili is brimming with sweet potatoes, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika for cozy fall flavor. Packed with fiber, vitamins A and C, and legumes, it’s hearty, healthy, and gluten- and grain-free. With under ten minutes of prep, you let the spices do the heavy lifting during a stovetop simmer. It's freezer-friendly, simple, and healthy.

This one blends turmeric, ginger, carrots, parsnips, kale, and bone broth into a nourishing recipe designed to help ease cold symptoms and support immune health. With added coconut milk for richness and warming spices for anti-inflammatory power, it’s flavorful and functional. It’s certified paleo, keto, and Whole30, and also offers a low-FODMAP variation for more dietary flexibility. It’s cozy, delicious, and genuinely feels like comfort medicine in a bowl.

This recipe transforms humble cauliflower into a velvety delight by roasting the florets until golden, then puréeing them into a soup that’s magically rich and creamy with just a bit of butter—no heavy cream needed. The roasting process enhances the natural sweetness and depth, giving the recipe a subtle caramelized edge. With 15 minutes prep and under an hour to finish, it's simple to make yet feels luxurious.

This is a hearty one‑pot meal with tender beef chunks, plump pearl barley, and a rainbow of veggies all simmered in a savory broth. It’s both nourishing and filling, offering fiber, vitamins, and protein in every bowl. The recipe is freezer-friendly and ideal for batch meals—just reheat and you’re set. Serve alongside warm biscuits or crusty bread for a stick‑to‑your‑ribs dinner that's perfect for fall evenings.

Roasting Roma tomatoes intensifies their flavor and sweetness, delivering deep tomato richness in every spoonful of this silky basil-infused recipe. It begins with oven-roasted tomatoes that are gently cooked with onions, garlic, thyme, and basil in stovetop broth for layered warmth. It is irresistibly flavorful with minimal effort.

This vegan, dairy‑free mushroom soup packs earthy decadence under 30 minutes, all in one pot—not a drop of cream in sight. With deep umami flavor from sautéed mushrooms and rich broth, it manages to be creamy without heaviness. It’s a go-to favorite for those craving intense mushroom taste and cozy texture, perfect for busy evenings or quick lunches.

This one is packed with veggies like carrots, potatoes, peas, corn, and the classic mirepoix trio blended into a comforting, naturally creamy base. It comes together quickly—about 10 minutes prep and 30 minutes simmer. You can blend it as silky or leave some chunks for texture, and it uses plant‑based milk to keep things light. Serve with parsley and crusty bread for a cozy fall dinner.

This simple yet healthy stew-style soup features lean ground beef simmered with potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, peppers, and tomatoes in a seasoned tomato broth. It's packed with fiber and protein, plus it’s ready in under an hour—perfect for busy fall evenings. The recipe is flexible enough to swap in different vegetables or use ground turkey if preferred.

This lighter chowder is pure comfort in a bowl: creamy without being heavy, thanks to a roux-based broth that thickens with tender potatoes, sweet corn, diced ham, onion, celery, carrot, and thyme. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights.