22 Quick and Easy Fall Soups to Make on Repeat

You'll be coming back to these again and again.

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Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Elaine Johnson
Elaine is a senior editor for Simply Recipes and has over 20 years experience as a food editor, writer, and recipe developer for both digital sites and print publications. Prior to that Elaine was a senior editor at Yummly and at Sunset magazine, as well as a freelance writer. 
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Updated October 02, 2025
Overhead view of a two bowls of broccoli cheddar soup, one with a spoon and on a plate with pieces of bread, one with a piece of bread in the soup all next to a drink glass

Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

Fall is literally soup season. It's the time when there's nothing more comforting than tucking into a big bowl on the couch, or heating up leftovers for a quick and satisfyingly soupy work lunch. With these 22 easy recipes, which come together in about 45 minutes or less, you'll always have a pot of soup to turn to when hunger strikes.

From smooth cream and vegetable-based soups to chunky chicken or beans soups, there's something for everyone here. Don't forget to read the helpful tips from our contributors, editors, and readers along the way!

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  • Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

    Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
    Nick Evans

    "Want to speed this recipe up even more? Pre-chop the veggies the night before and even cook the noodles in advance if you want."—Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Tomato Soup

    Bowl of tomato soup garnished with pepper bread slices and a glass of water nearby

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickle

    "Whether you've canned your own tomatoes or bought them at the store, this soup comes together in about 40 minutes using pantry staples—canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and of course, butter."—Summer Miller, Recipe Developer

  • Pumpkin Tomato Soup

    Pumpkin tomato soup garnished with herbs

    Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

    I love serving this soup with a garnish of freshly chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and sometimes a drizzle of extra cream and a few extra cracks of black pepper. I also love to pair it with a classic grilled cheese sandwich, some warm garlic bread or breadsticks, or a handful of crunchy croutons.—Annika Panikker, Recipe Developer

  • Swamp Soup

    Swamp soup in a dutch oven at a table setting with bowls, a glass, utensils, and a kitchen towel

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "While turnip greens are popular, other dark greens work just as well, like lacinato kale, collard greens, or Swiss chard. You can even use spinach—add it in the last few minutes of cooking so it doesn’t overcook."—Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

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  • Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Bowl of Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup Garnished with Cilantro, Crema, and Jalapenos Surrounded by Little Bowls with Toppings (Jalapenos, Lime Wedges, Cotija, and Crema)

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "Best soup I've ever made. I substituted cotija cheese and Monterey cheese with cheddar cheese. Used 2 normal canned tomato instead of the fire roasted tomatoes and Heinz beans in tomato sauce instead of black beans."—Angel, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup

    Bowl of egg drop soup with mushrooms and spring onions

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "If you can't locate any of the mushroom types indicated in the recipe, crimini (aka: baby bellas) will do just fine. Or, you can just leave them out all together."—Garrett McCord, Recipe Developer

  • Chicken Pot Pie Soup

    Bowl of chicken pot pie soup topped with toasted oyster crackers on a plate with a spoon and next to it, a mustard colored napkin

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Julia Bayliss

    "Swap the all-purpose flour with 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch to make the soup gluten-free."—Sara Bir, Former Senior Editor

  • Best Cabbage Soup

    A serving bowl of cabbage soup on a plate with buttered toast on the side

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

    "I add 8 slices of half-cooked chopped up bacon and it’s even more amazing!"—Corrie, Simply Recipes Reader

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  • Easy Green Chicken Chili

    Hatch green chicken chili recipe

    Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

    "This recipe is meant to be a fast weeknight recipe, but it can also work in a slow cooker."—Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Hungarian Mushroom Soup

    A bowl with Hungarian mushroom soup, topped with sour cream, fresh dill, and smoked paprika

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "This particular mushroom soup is one that I know I’ll keep going back to because it’s easy to make but full of flavor and flexible enough for on-the-fly substitutions. The flavor is a mix of creamy mushroom soup and goulash, all thanks to one special ingredient: Hungarian sweet paprika."—Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Hamburger Soup

    A bowl containing hamburger soup with vegetables

    Simply Recipes / Megan Keno

    "Make this soup your own by adding in some macaroni or other pasta, or give it a spicy kick with a dash of cayenne. You can also turn it into "cheeseburger soup" by stirring in some shredded cheddar cheese at the very end!"—Megan Keno, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Carrot Soup

    A bowl of carrot soup garnished with cream herbs and spices served with a piece of bread on the side

    Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

    "I like to keep my carrot soup limited on ingredients to let the carrots shine, but if you want to jazz up this version a bit, curry is my favorite add-in. Choose a mild yellow curry powder, and start with a small amount (one to two teaspoons) if this flavor is unfamiliar to your kids."—Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

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  • Easy Tuscan Bean Soup

    Tuscan Bean Soup

    Simply Recipes / Sheryl Julian

    "To make sure your soup has that appealing "simmered all day" quality when using canned beans, just mash some of the beans before they go into the pot. This will give your soup the slightly distressed texture that a good bean soup should have."—Sheryl Julian, Recipe Developer

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup

    chicken tortilla soup served in a bowl with a spoon, topped with tortilla chips, lime, and cilantro

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "The essential step that distinguishes tortilla soup from other Mexican soups is that you fry strips of corn tortillas in oil first, and then use the tortilla cooking oil to build the soup.—Elise

  • Creamy White Lasagna Soup

    White chicken lasagna soup served in two bowls at a table setting with the spoons, napkins, and the rest of the soup in a dutch oven

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "Swap the lasagna noodles for any other shaped pasta, particularly those that have plenty of nooks and crannies for the creamy broth like rotini or farfalle."—Emma Christensen, Former General Manager

  • Tom Yum Soup (Spicy Thai Soup with Shrimp)

    Tom yum soup with shrimp mushrooms and herbs in a colorful bowl garnished with cilantro and lime slice nearby

    Simply Recipes / Aaron Hutcherson

    "This recipe includes lime zest instead of makrut lime leaves and ginger instead of galangal to make it easier to shop. The protein of choice in this recipe is shrimp, but you can use whatever type of seafood you want."—Aaron Hutcherson, Recipe Developer

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  • Mom's Cold-Season Chicken Soup

    A bowl of chicken soup with vegetables and a spoon on a wooden surface

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "I asked Mom about why no chicken meat and she said that it muddies the flavor of this particular light soup. I think I would have to agree. This soup is absolutely delicious just the way it is. Just make sure you are starting with excellent stock."—Elise

  • Classic New England Clam Chowder

    Classic New England Chowder in a Dutch Oven and in Individual Soup Bowls with Handles, Next to Oyster Crackers on the Table

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "Start with sautéed bacon. Add onions and celery and cook them until they are softened. Add clam broth, water, and the potatoes. Once the potatoes are tender, in go the clams and cream for a quick simmer. That’s all there is to it!"—Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • Cheeseburger Soup

    Cheesy bacon cheeseburger soup in white bowl.

    Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

    "In theory, fusion dishes like Cheeseburger Soup (components of a cheeseburger—ground beef, bacon, and cheese—made into a soup) shouldn’t work. But it does! The soup is cheesy, beefy, and completely soul-warming."—Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Shrimp and Chorizo Chowder

    Bowl of Shrimp and Chorizo Chowder Topped with Parsley and Slices of Toasted Baguette

    Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

    "There are two types of chorizo: Spanish chorizo, which is a low-moisture cured salami-style product that’s ready to eat, and Mexican chorizo, which is raw, loose spiced ground pork. You 100 percent want the Spanish chorizo for this chowder. It cubes nicely and has a deep paprika flavor."—Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

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  • Creamy Chestnut Mushroom Soup

    Chestnut mushroom soup in a white bowl with a white plate underneath.

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "This soup calls for 6 cups of stock. If you would like a thicker soup start with 5 cups and adjust from there."—Ariane Resnick, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Overhead view of a bowl of broccoli cheddar soup on a plate with pieces of bread and next to a spoon and drink glass

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    "When I was developing this recipe, I had my favorite version of broccoli cheddar soup (still looking at you, Panera!) in mind. I wanted to keep it easy, with just a handful of ingredients that still pull out maximum flavor and a really nice texture. This one-pot recipe checks all of the boxes."—Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer

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