Soup doesn’t just keep us warm; it also packs nutrients and flavor. Check out these incredibly delicious healthy soup recipes for fall.

A bowl of soup with a wooden spoon

I’ve got a rawkstar lineup of fall soup recipes to share with you today. These ten incredible healthy soup recipes are all part of my free 10-Day Soup Challenge. They are made with whole food, plant-based ingredients, full of flavor and just waiting to be a part of your Fall menu. I love soup and make it often, even while living in Florida. A good cup of soup helps me pretend cooler weather is coming.

As we move into the fall season, there are also so many new veggies coming up and ready to be put in hearty, savory dishes. So let’s dive right in!

Table of Contents
  1. Healthy Soup Recipes
  2. Fall Soup Ingredients
  3. Versatile Soup Toppings
  4. Healthy Soup Recipes FAQs
  5. Soup-Making Kitchen Equipment

Healthy Soup Recipes

I can’t wait to dive into these soup recipes with you! I’ve got a little bit of everything since Autumn is so full of fresh vegetables. These soup recipes for Fall will hopefully help you find a few go-to meals that you can make and freeze to use throughout the season.

Feel free to pair these soups with other dishes for a complete meal if they seem a little light on their own. While the Simple Ramen is a perfect lunch, I love pairing the Tomato Soup with vegan basil pesto on toast or adding a kale Caesar salad to enjoy alongside some vegan Potato soup.

bowl of vegan potato soup topped with crunchy kale croutons.
Vegan Potato Soup
4.6 from 341 votes
You'll never guess there's no dairy in this amazingly comforting vegan potato soup. It's exactly what your next cool evening calls for and can be paired with a simple kale crouton recipe that takes the flavor to the next level.
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Red Lentil Soup
4.8 from 249 votes
Dive into a nourishing and fulfilling soup recipe loaded with vegetables, hearty lentils and natural spices. This red lentil soup is the perfect cool weather delight and can be made once and frozen to serve again and again this season.
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Bieler’s Blended Vegetable Soup
3.8 from 223 votes
This healing, cleansing blended vegetable soup recipe helps to alkalize the body and bring it back into balance, especially if you've been eating too much sugar and/or processed foods. Add collagen powder for a protein boost without altering the flavor or texture.
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1-Pot Vegetable Noodle Soup
4.5 from 169 votes
A soothing soup can help your body heal in a variety of ways. This vegetable noodle soup recipe is great to make the moment you feel under the weather, or make at the beginning of cold and flu season, then freeze to have on hand when you need it.
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Vegan Tomato Soup
4.6 from 671 votes
This tomato soup recipe is dairy-free yet super creamy. Perfect for those cool Autumn nights, and a great way to get in veggies! That's right, I loaded this soup up with a variety of veggies, yet it still tastes like my momma's tomato soup from my childhood.
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Vegan Minestrone Soup
4.7 from 133 votes
Minestrone Soup is loaded with nourishing vegetables that heal the body and sooth the soul. Simple, easy to make and easily reheated.
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Thai Coconut Soup
4.5 from 453 votes
This Thai Coconut Soup is one my favorite soups of all time because it's a vegan version of Tom Kha Gai. Silky smooth, flavor packed and also can be made spicy, which is my favorite.
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Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
4.5 from 132 votes
Dive into this warmly spiced vegetarian tortilla soup made with whole food ingredients. It's so delicious. I dare you to have just one serving!
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Vegetarian Ramen recipe
Simple Vegetarian Ramen
4.4 from 111 votes
Ramen, the staple food of college students, moves to the head of the class thanks to a plant-based overhaul. Load up this Simple Vegetarian Ramen with your favorite veggies and enjoy!
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Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
4.8 from 51 votes
While this vegetarian split pea soup is delicious straight from the stovetop, it's even better as leftovers. Make a batch and freeze, or enjoy as a cozy family dinner.
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vegetables ready to pick in the Fall including cabbage, turnips, carrots and broccoli.

Fall Soup Ingredients

While I love the berries, squashes, and crispy produce of Summer, I find myself craving the buttery, hearty veggies of Fall. You’ll find many Fall-fresh ingredients in the above healthy soup recipes because ingredients used in their proper season contain the most nutrients. If you’re creating a fall kitchen garden, then pick from this list!

ArtichokesChilesPumpkins
ArugulaEdamameRadishes
BeetsEggplantShallots
BroccoliFennelSpinach
Brussels SproutsGarlicSweet potatoes
CabbageHerbsTomatillos
CarrotsKaleTurnips
CauliflowerLeeksWild Mushrooms
CeleryOnionsWinter Squash
ChardPotatoesZucchini

Versatile Soup Toppings

vegan tomato soup with text showing good soup toppings including fresh herbs, pesto, cashew cream, salt and pepper and vegan parmesan cheese.

Sometimes you find a soup recipe in need of a bit of oomph. I get it (I put hot sauce on a lot of dishes). Here are two quick n’ easy recipes I keep on hand in a flavor emergency, or just to jazz up my meal:

  • Cashew cream: A good vegan sour cream can provide depth and creaminess to almost any recipe. If you’d add sour cream to a soup, then you can add this!
  • Pesto: There’s just something about pesto that instantly levels up a recipe. I love adding a dollop of vegan pesto to a good vegetable soup. It’s just so good! I’ve got a few different variations you can try, and they all freeze well.
  • Vegan cheese sprinkle: Parmesan is a staple in many American households. This vegan cheese sprinkle certainly gives Kraft’s a run for its money, and its made with real ingredients that really do add a cheesy finish to your dish.

What are your go-to soup toppings? Leave a comment and let me know!

family prepping purple onions, carrots and herbs to put into a red stock pot.

Healthy Soup Recipes FAQs

What’s the healthiest soup you can eat?

There are a variety of soups that boast incredibly healthy benefits. All ten of the soups on my list are made with whole food, plant-based ingredients. They use seasonal produce that packs the biggest nutrient punch, and they leave out inflammatory dairy products (nothing against dairy, yet it causes an inflammatory response in a lot of people!). Use limited ingredients or homemade vegetable stock with limited sodium as well.

Is soup a healthy dinner option?

It can be! Look for a soup with whole food, plant-based ingredients. Use fresh, seasonal ingredients for the most nutrient-dense soup. Look for recipes with protein and healthy fat so they can fill you up and keep you full longer.

Which type of soup is best for weight loss?

While there is no ‘magic soup’ for weight loss, as there are so many factors that contribute to a person losing weight, you can’t go wrong with using whole food, plant-based ingredients in your soup. Make a soup that will fill you up and not leave you hungry 30 minutes later. When I’m looking for a hearty soup I go with my Spiced Lentil Soup, Split Pea Soup or Minestrone. All these are great options for delicious, healthy meals.

Soup-Making Kitchen Equipment

If you’re ready to start whipping up some soup, make sure you have these items in your kitchen:

  • A stock pot, crock pot, instant pot or ceramic pot. Something that can hold six quarts.
  • A blender or immersion blender. Make sure your blender is rated for hot liquids.
  • A good knife and cutting board for chopping ingredients.

That’s it! Soup is great because you don’t need a bunch of fancy equipment to make it, and many soups can even swap ingredients you have on hand and still taste delicious. Ready, set, soup!

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  1. 5 stars
    It’s hard to pick a favorite since I loved every single one of the ten I had the time to make. I am excited to try the Thai Coconut one this weekend and I have a strong hunch that will turn out be number one! As of now, the simple but delicious carrot ginger soup is my top pick. It’s elegant enough to serve as a starter at a dinner party which I love! My guests loved it, especially the pop of GINGER!
    THANKS for all the yummy soups! I’ll be making these frequently

    Enthusiastically
    Karen

  2. 5 stars
    10 soups in 10 days was a steep challenge but I loved this! The thai coconut curry soup was my personal favorite. My kids loved the tomato. My husband loved the red lentil curry. I’m so excited to have added these recipes to my rotation, especially since so many of them are so easy. Definitely looking forward to time-saving coziness this winter!

  3. 5 stars
    The 10-day soup challenge was a winner for me! My favorite was the Thai coconut soup, mostly because it’s the first soup that was NOT made with heavy cream that my husband asked for SECONDS on:-).
    My family has really developed a new openness to trying new dishes, even when they are soup! My palate has changed and is adjusting to (and even craving) natural flavors. These soups are like smoothies, only warm and comforting. Thanks for the challenge!

  4. 5 stars
    10 soups in 10 days was hard to keep up. I tried 5 of them and will continue over the next week to make the rest! So far, my favorite is the Thai Coconut soup. I lived in Asia a couple of years and Thai Green zcurry was one of my favorite dishes. This soup is very close in flavors and I love zoodles!

  5. 5 stars
    I have thoroughly enjoyed the soup challenge. I learned how to make a soup in a blender which I had never done before. I have some new recipes that I can use and since I live in North Carolina I make soups a lot in the winter.
    I am a fan of Simple Green Smoothies. I am not just saying that, I am. I have all of the cleanse cookbooks all of the seasons, and my favorite is the 21 day cleanse which I do on a regular basis, it’s pretty much my diet what I eat.
    The soup cleanse was totally different, I even got my husband to eat some of them which is amazing. Next line for me, having something to stick to buy the letter is very beneficial for me I’m one of those kind of people that follows rules so, it helps me stay true to what I am doing.
    My favorite soup was the minestrone. I really liked all the beans and vegetables and flavors that went into that soup. I was surprised by the corn chowder I didn’t think I was going to like that one and I really did.
    This was a great experience for me and I would encourage others to do it. I really appreciated the shopping list it made things so much simpler and I don’t like to throw away food and it was the perfect amounts so thank you

  6. 5 stars
    Thank you for all these amazing recipes! The black bean soup was by far my favorite. I don’t love black bean soup recipes usually. The addition of chickpeas, as well as the blending of a portion of the beans made all the difference. So delicious! While we didn’t eat soup every day (my husband was not up for that), this challenge helped me to prep and plan better and try some new recipes. All in all a great experience that I will carry forward into my meal planning. Thanks again!

  7. 5 stars
    The Autumn 10-Day Soup Challenge was something that I did not know I needed! I am transitioning to eating more plant-based foods and this challenge made it easy to stay on track. All of the soups were delicious, however, my favorite was the Red Lentil Curry Soup. I love how the lentils, potatoes, curry, and kale greens complemented each other. It was nutritious, hearty, comforting, and easy to make. I’ve shared the recipes with friends and they enjoy the Red Lentil Curry Soup just as much as I do! My second favorite was the Vegan Tomato Soup. I love tomato soup and learning how to make cashew cream was an added bonus! I enjoyed it with a grilled cheese sandwich. Being a part of the Facebook community was awesome! I enjoyed the engagement, support, and encouragement from everyone in the challenge. After completing the challenge, I had more energy, less brain fog, my skin was clearer and I lost 5 pounds without trying! I am so happy that I decided to participate in this challenge. My life was changed for the better and I will continue to use the recipes on a regular basis.

  8. 5 stars
    These ten days have been great. So glad I took the challenge. The paprika corn chowder was my favorite followed by both the lentil soups and the tomato was a winner too! So many great flavors

  9. 5 stars
    I loved the 10 day soup challenge. It pushed me to actually make something for dinner each night and to make some soups that I might not have picked to make. I was surprised at how quick and easy the soups were, even without doing the prep. My favorite was the Thai Coconut. But I love all things coconut so it wasn’t a high bar for that one to be my favorite.

  10. 5 stars
    Thai coconut anything is always my favorite. I love the variety of the recipes with the 10 days. Perfect for someone who is recently really focused on whole food eating. Thanks!!

  11. 5 stars
    Love all of these recipes (the SGS Vegan Tomato, Carrot Ginger and Thai Coconut soups have been go-to staples in our house for years!), but my absolute favorites of the Fall 2021 10-day Soup Challenge were the Red Lentil Curry and the Black Bean soups. My favorite part of this challenge was welcoming in fall with some new, heartwarming recipes. October is always one of my busiest months and I loved how this forced me to slow down and appreciate the seasonal change. It was also so nice knowing that there were so many other rawkstars cooking/enjoying these same recipes at the same time. It makes a solo activity a whole lot more enjoyable when you know there are others out there sharing in the same experience as you. Thanks Team SGS for creating this challenge! <3

  12. 4 stars
    I have tried all the recipes and liked most of them. My favorite has been the vegan chicken noodle, although I added chicken. I’m not vegan so added some animal protein to most of the recipes. I’m surprised at how much fresh produce I used over the course of the challenge. I do think 10 consecutive days were a bit overwhelming. It was a lot of soup and I ended up having to give most of it away. I also was souped out by day 7. It would have been more enjoyable as a 5 or 7 day challenge. Overall it was a good experience and I’ve added a few base recipes to my collection.

  13. 5 stars
    I can honestly say my wife and I really loved this entire challenge! It forced us out of our comfort zone as far as food and pushed us to use ingredients we normally wouldn’t eat(tofu, red lentils, etc.) or wouldn’t think to use.

    My wife is an adamant celery hater and even she was blow away by how it was utilized in so many different and unique ways.

    The entire challenge really helped us refresh our diets and overall we both just felt healthier after dinner. Literally, eating just soup and salad goes a long way as far as making you feel cleaner while also keeping you filled up.

    I personally loved the detox soup! 100% my favorite of the whole challenge.

    Thank you so much for this challenge. I really enjoyed my 10 day plant based journey. Can say these will be incorporated into my regular diet from now on!

  14. 5 stars
    Loved the Thai coconut, Minestrone and Carrot Ginger soups the best. They were hearty, flavourful and were made on rainy days here so were even more special. Now we need a salad challenge:-)

  15. 5 stars
    Thank you for inviting us to this Soup Challenge! I like soup, but I do not make it regularly. This challenge introduced me to some new tasty recipes. My favorites were the Tomato soup and the Paprika Corn Chowder. I actually made the Detox Soup about a month ago, as I have been following Detoxinista for years. Unfortunately, I was not able to try all the soups like Black Bean Soup and Roasted Red Pepper. I have several food sensitivities, gut issues, mold illness ect, so I have certain restrictions. Several recipes make it easy for swaps and that was wonderful. This challenge also helped me with my lunch meal prep for next few weeks, and it showed me how easy and convenient soup making is for meal prep. I already have to freeze meals and leftovers due to histamine issue, so I made soups put in bowls and freeze! In addition, the soups allow for additional important nutrients and veggies to be thrown into the daily diet.