With fall well and truly here, it’s time to hunker down and get cosy. Cooking up a storm is a great way of staying warm and getting into the spirit of the season and when it comes to fall, soup is your best port of call. If your thought of comfort food is heavy and fat laden, however, you’re about to be in for a big surprise. These hearty fall soups will put a little warmth into your bones without weighing you down in the process. Turning to your kitchen this season is the perfect way to celebrate the changing weather and bringing together your nearest and dearest. Looking for an excuse to get cooking? Let these hearty soup recipes be your calling!
Rich, hot and oh-so tasty, this beef and cannellini bean soup will warm you up even when it’s getting cold outside. The beauty of this recipe means that you can leave it in your slow cooker in the morning and it will be ready by the time you get home from work. Try whipping up a bigger batch and leaving it in your freezer; you’re going to want to dip back into this broth time and time again.
If you’ve been feeling a little under the weather, there’s nothing quite like a fresh tomato soup to have you on your feet again. This recipe takes all of the goodness out the fresh fruit, giving up a hefty serving of your daily nutrients in the process. With a minimal ingredients list, the soup is incredibly easy to knock together, even if you’re short on time. All you need to do is prepare the vegetables and the rest practically cooks itself.
Want to relive a few last memories of summer time? This soup will transport you all the way to Italy. Taking influence from the country’s ingredients list, the broth is packed full of only the freshest, most delicious ingredients. If you’re looking for something a little more substantial, try adding in a little more fresh pasta. You’ll have an entire meal in your bowl without even having to make the effort.
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of chicken soup when you’re feeling less than great. If you want to go one further with the whole thing, however, you have to try whipping up this white bean chicken soup recipe. Taking the classic dish and kicking it up a gear, the recipe is packed full of all sorts of good stuff. Make a batch of the stuff, invite over all of your friends and get to eating.
Soup is a great lunch time dish and by putting the whole thing in a mason jar, you can take the dish with you wherever you might be going. This homemade ramen is the perfect dish to take with you on the cold, rainy days that fall will bring your way. Just pile your ingredients high, close the lid and eat with you on the go.
Cosy, comforting and filling, this beef and barley soup is the ultimate for cold fall days. Slow cooking the beef for a long period of time, the soup is rich in flavor and as tender as they come. Keep a pot of this on your stove throughout the kitchen and let the soup just bubble away, dipping into it when hunger calls.
While this soup might have all the trappings of a traditional chowder, it is featherlight, filling you up without leaving you feeling weighed down. If you’re not a fan of the curry powder, try cutting out a little of the spice and adding in a fragrant flavor instead. You’re the master of your own soup, so don’t be afraid to go a little off piste with your seasonings.
‘Tis the season to pile up on vegetables! Fall is a great time to stock up on seasonal veggies and thanks to their diversity, many of them can be turned into killer soups. This roasted pepper offering brings out the natural sweetness in the vegetables, slowly cooking the food to intensify the flavor. While you can top the soup off with a little cream, it works just as well on its own, letting you enjoy the taste of the vegetables.