Cooler Evenings Call For Cozy Fall Soups

As cooler weather approaches and the leaves begin to change color, it’s time for one of our favorite things about autumn: cozy fall soups. The chill in the air brings out a natural desire for something filling and warm, and we’ve got some suggestions for a satisfying meal on those nights when the wind slinks around the eaves and the mercury in the thermometer begins to drop. It’s also a great time to take advantage of the vegetables and fruits that are in season, like sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and pumpkins.

Eat Hearty

Soups like this Weeknight Chicken and Dumplings recipe can really hit the spot on a chilly night. It makes use of hearty, well-seasoned chicken and quick-to-make (and mostly hands-off) dumplings, too, so there’s no need to spend hours of prep time in the kitchen. That makes it perfect for those evenings when you want something quick and satisfying. Then there’s this Guinness Beef Stew that’s wonderful on the first night, but you’ll end up loving the leftovers even more, as this soup really shines once it sits overnight in the fridge. The flavors start to deepen and become even more complex and lovely. And the flavor is different enough the next day that it’s like getting two soups for the price of one.

Good For What Ails You

They say chicken soup is good for the soul, and you’ll believe it when you try this savory, Creamy Chicken Soup with Potatoes and Bacon. It’s first-class comfort food, and there’s enough of it to feed lots of hungry mouths when you make a batch. Like a lot of other cozy fall soups, this one’s flavor deepens and grows when it sits chilled overnight. Warm it back up, and you’ve got a great treat to eat for lunch the next day. And what’s a crisp autumn day without a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of steaming hot Tomato Bisque to dip it in?

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Just Chill

There’s nothing like just chilling inside with a bowl of hot soup on a day when the temperatures drop. Whichever soup you choose, we hope you’re as warm, cozy, and comfortable as can be this fall.

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