7 Hearty Autumn Soups

Hearty Autumn Soups
Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup (left) and Vegetable Red Lentil Soup (right).

Welcome the season’s breezy days and crisp nights with these hearty autumn soups that deliver bursts of flavor in every bite.


1. Curried Sweet Potato and Persimmon SoupCurried Sweet Potato and Persimmon Soup in a bowl.

A drizzle of paprika olive oil and a handful of crushed pistachios are the perfect toppings for this savory bowl of comforting spiced flavors.

2. Hearty Beef & Barley StewHearty Beef and Barley Stew with a side of focaccia and green beans.

What’s more soul-warming than beef soup this time of year? This rendition is packed with tender beef, fluffy barley, and plenty of vegetables, as well as tantalizing herbs and spices. 

3. Vegetable Red Lentil Soup

Hearty Autumn Soups - Vegetable Red Lentil Soup

Cumin and curry powder lend tantalizing flavor to a soup of red lentils, carrots, celery, onion, and tomatoes.

4. Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup

Hearty Autumn Soups - Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice SoupWild rice, juicy chicken, and a variety of mushrooms come together with plenty of fresh herbs in our take on a classic bowlful of goodness.

5. Roasted Squash Soup

Hearty Autumn Soups - Roasted Squash SoupCheddar cheese and heavy cream enhance this roasted yellow squash soup, while scratch-made croutons offer a crunchy finishing touch.

6. Sweet Potato-Sage Soup

Hearty Autumn Soups - Sweet Potato-Sage SoupA side of your favorite cornbread is the perfect accompaniment to this sweet potato soup with sage and bacon.

7. Autumn ChowderHearty Autumn Soups - Autumn Chowder

Potatoes and shredded duck mingle with veggies and crisp bacon for a satisfying chowder.


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