30+ Fall Soup Recipes for Healthy Eating this Autumn

Do you want to put together a nice, comforting Fall meal that doesn’t take too long in the kitchen? Fall soups are the perfect option for more than one reason. Soup is a warm, cozy, and nutritious meal that is good for lunch or dinner.

I’m all about nourishing and healthy meals, and with the fall season here, I’ve been on a mission to find some of the best fall soup recipes that are soul satisfying but don’t take a ton of time and effort.

Here you’ll find a collection of soup recipes that are:

healthy – all clean ingredients (no additives or preservatives)
Family friendly – simple recipes that pass the kid test
Easy to make in the instant pot, slow cooker, or on the stove top with little effort

Love Fall recipes? Check out this Fall meal plan (for clean eating) with lots more meal ideas!

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Why Soups are the BEST for Fall

There’s nothing like digging into a bowl of warm, comforting soup when it’s fall season.

Soups, when packed with the right ingredients, can be nourishing, warming, and soothing, making them the perfect choice when you’re trying to focus on healthy eating while still enjoying the flavors of the season.

Soups are also high in liquids, which can help keep you hydrated and fill you up, making them great foods to choose if you’re trying to watch your calorie intake.

If you are just getting started with clean eating, soup is a good meal to eat regularly.

Best Fall Soup Recipes For Healthy Eating

Fall soups are full of root vegetables, rustic spices, and herbs, and have earthy undertones.
They’re meant to be full of comforting flavors, and that’s exactly what I’ve focused on when it comes to curating this list.

Check out this handpicked selection of some of the best fall soup recipes for healthy eating. You’ll find slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes, and a bunch of good stove top ones too!

Instant Pot Healthy Fall Soups

Love using your Instant Pot? It’s a quick and convenient way to make soup. Here’s a great selection of healthy fall soups you can put together using it.

Instant Pot Carrot and Lentil Soup: This carrot and lentil soup is packed with protein and fiber, and is a delicious and comforting vegetarian fall soup you can put together in minutes in your Instant Pot. Plus, it is vegan and gluten-free too!

Instant Pot Vegetarian Bean Soup: Fantastic for meal prep and packed with nutrients, this hearty vegetarian soup is perfect for soup season. It packs in beans and healthy veggies, and is a great choice for those trying to focus on healthy eating.

Healing Instant Pot Chicken Soup: Comforting, immune-boosting chicken soup made quick and simple in the Instant Pot. Warm your body from the inside out with this delicious and nutritious soup.

Instant Pot Tortilla Soup: Whenever I find myself craving some homemade soup that’s full of flavor, I turn to this Instant Pot tortilla soup. It is a literal one-pot wonder, and you can top it up with some cheddar cheese to take it to the next level.

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup: Get out your Instant Pot and make this amazing Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup. It is one of the easiest recipes on this list, and you can have it in less than 20 minutes!

Instant Pot Creamy Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup: The earthy flavors of mushrooms, and the creamy broth makes this wild rice soup recipe the ultimate comfort food, especially for chilly nights, when you’re craving for something easy and delicious.

Instant Pot Pasta Fagioli Soup: This delicious soup is filled with veggies and pasta and is a great meal in itself. It has to be one of my favorite go-to cozy fall soup recipes from this list. Time to take your taste buds on a ride.

Instant Pot Vegan Corn Soup: This Instant Pot Vegan Corn Soup is one soup recipe that is going to hit every point of your tastebuds. Not only is this a creamy soup but it has a subtle sweetness with a hint of rosemary as well. It’s no stretch of the truth to say that a bowl of this homemade soup is the perfect comforting meal for any day.

Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup with Kale: This simple Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup with Kale is delicious and nutritious, plus it’s ready in 30 minutes. If you don’t like kale soups, you’ve got to try this one- you’ll be blown away by how delicious it is!

Sweet Potato and Chili Soup: Full of flavor, you can make this sweet potato and chili soup in just 30 minutes. It is a warming comfort food that’s deliciously easy to make and is one hearty soup that you absolutely need to try.

Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup: This thick & creamy cashew carrot ginger soup is an easy-to-make instant pot soup recipe. Made with cashews, carrots, ginger, coconut milk, and Thai red curry paste for a bit of spice. Plus it’s both vegan and gluten-free!

Crockpot Healthy Fall Soups

Ready to use your crockpot or slow cooker? It’s another easy way to make soup. These are the best healthy soup recipes you might want to take a look at.

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup: This Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup is a healthy and easy dump-and-go recipe with no pre-cooking required! It’s packed with wholesome and flavorful ingredients like coconut milk, chicken breast, fresh cilantro, lemongrass, ginger, and lime juice.

Easy Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup: This slow cooker minestrone soup can be an incredible hearty dinner that the whole family will love. It is super filling and comforting, and the perfect fall soup recipe to try when you’re trying to eat healthy.

Crockpot Vegetable Soup with Lentils: This vegan crockpot vegetable soup with lentils is an easy hands-off meal to make for any occasion. Packed with a variety of vegetables and plant-based protein, it will make you feel so good and energized.

Gluten Free Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup: This cabbage soup recipe is packed with veggies and protein and so perfect because the slow cooker does all the work! Plus, you can convert it into a nice low-carb cabbage soup too!

Stovetop Healthy Fall Soups

There’s something about a warm pot of soup sitting on the stove that just feels like Fall. If you love stirring the pot, here are some of my favorite stove top soups crafted using healthy ingredients and fresh veggies and meats.

These healthy fall soups are comforting and cozy and make for a perfect meal this time of the year.

Creamy Mushroom Soup with Turmeric & Thyme: This creamy mushroom soup is so good that you will never think of buying canned ones ever again. It is so quick to make too and one of my favorite fall soups.

Tomato and Polenta Dumplings Soup: A light tomato soup with polenta dumplings with plenty of roasted vine tomatoes, classic vitamins, and an antioxidant-packed soup for every day.

Roasted Yellow Pepper Soup: Roasted yellow pepper soup is a delicious soup made by roasting tomatoes, garlic, and yellow peppers. It is a healthy gluten and dairy-free vegan soup that is also top 9 allergens-friendly!

Paleo Thai Shrimp Soup: This Thai shrimp soup is perfect for any season, super flavorful, and healthy! It also comes together in just 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or when you’re looking for a nice bowl of comforting soup to dig into.

Spicy Mushroom Miso Soup with Soba Noodles: This easy soup with noodles is a healthy and warming vegetarian meal perfect for the whole family. My favorite spicy mushroom soup is made with white miso paste and topped with a runny boiled egg.

Simple Leek and Red Onion Soup: This simple leek and red onion soup is a cheap, healthy, quick weekday meal for the whole family, with flavourful onions, garlic, and leek. Think of it as a unique spin on the classic French onion soup.

Healthy Carrot & Apple Soup: Healthy Carrot and Apple Soup is a delicious way to enjoy 2 of your 5-A-Day! With everyday ingredients, it’s also quick and easy to make. The best part is, it is freezer friendly too!

Persian Lemon Chicken Soup: Have you ever had Persian dried lime? It creates the most fantastic citrus aroma that perfumes anything it is added to. This Persian lime chicken soup is flavored simply with a few dried limes and earthy turmeric and is made abundant with rice and chickpeas

Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup: Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this luscious butternut squash and apple soup. Made with butternut squash, aromatic herbs, and a hint of cream, this soup is the perfect balance of comforting and creamy.

White Beans and Barley Soup: Loaded with barley and white beans this simple homestyle soup recipe is filled with protein, fiber and flavor. Make a large batch to last for several meals throughout the week.

Butternut Squash and Leek Soup: Comforting and flavorful, this butternut squash leek soup is absolutely delicious and easy to make. This nutritious butternut squash soup is entirely vegetarian and sure to be loved by the whole family.

Turmeric Chicken Soup: This turmeric chicken soup is a lightly spiced fragrant soup with lots of veggies, fresh chicken, and herbs. Easy to make as a healthy lunch or light dinner! Team it up with some warm crusty bread and you’re good to go.

Chicken Fajita Soup: Warm and comforting Chicken Fajita Soup is loaded with veggies, fresh herbs, and tender flavorful chicken. This delicious soup recipe is going to be a hit with your entire family.

Meatball Kale Soup with Couscous: This Meatball Kale Soup With Couscous recipe is an excellent healthy soup that everyone will love. Warm and hearty with lots of flavor and texture, this is perfect for a chilly day!

Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut: This spicy lentil soup is my favorite vegan comfort food! It’s such a healthy and hearty winter dish made with red lentils, curry powder, and coconut milk.

Smoky Roasted Tomato Soup: The secret to this smoky roasted tomato soup is in the roasting of the tomatoes. Roasting tomatoes really intensifies their flavors. It also increases the availability of lycopene, an antioxidant with amazing healing potential

Lentil and Kale Soup: Full of plant protein and healthy veggies, this lentil and kale soup is a simple way to up your nutrition! Make this big pot of soup over the weekend and you can portion it out and store it for later too!