20 Fall Soup Recipes for Weight Loss

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

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Cozy up with a bowl of these delicious fall soups for a comforting and nourishing meal. Featuring seasonal ingredients like spinach, cabbage and butternut squash, these recipes are lower in calories and packed with fiber and/or protein to help keep you feeling full and satisfied. This combination of nutrients can support healthy weight loss, if that’s your goal. Try our Broccoli-Cheddar Orzo Soup and Cabbage-Lentil Soup for flavorful, warming meals that are perfect for chilly fall days.

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Broccoli-Cheddar Orzo Soup

Credit: Photographer: Victor Protasio.
Credit: Photographer: Victor Protasio.

This creamy broccoli-Cheddar soup gets extra body from a quick whirl in the blender. Sharp Cheddar adds rich, cheesy flavor, while a touch of cayenne gives the soup a subtle kick. It comes together in just 30 minutes for an easy, comforting weeknight dinner.

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Cabbage-Lentil Soup

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

This hearty cabbage-lentil soup is packed with tender vegetables and lentils in a savory, smoky broth. A splash of white-wine vinegar brightens the flavors, while fresh parsley adds a fresh finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy option for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

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Caramelized Onion & Tomato Soup

Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf.
Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf.

Caramelized onions add rich, savory-sweet flavor to this creamy tomato soup. Each bowl is topped with a slice of toasted bread and melted sharp Cheddar, giving this comforting soup a French onion soup–inspired finish.

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20-Minute Harvest Vegetable Soup

Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano.
Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano.

This hearty 20-Minute Harvest Vegetable Soup comes together quickly thanks to frozen vegetables and canned beans. White kidney beans add satisfying protein and fiber, while tomatoes, green beans and thyme give the broth plenty of savory fall-inspired flavor for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Slow-Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken & White Bean Soup

Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy II.
Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy II.

This slow-cooker chicken and white bean soup is the perfect freezer-friendly meal-prep recipe. Make a batch of the hearty soup base, freeze it and simply reheat it when you’re ready to eat. A finishing touch of fresh lime juice, cilantro, radishes and lime wedges added just before serving brightens every bowl and makes it taste freshly made.

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The Best Gut-Healthy Soup

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This garlicky cabbage soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Warm, hearty and nourishing, it’s rich with the aromatic flavor of garlic and tender-sweet cabbage. Packed with veggies and a savory broth, this soup is perfect as a light meal on its own or as a starter.

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Marry Me Chickpea Soup with Kale

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This creamy chickpea soup was inspired by Marry Me Chicken, a dish that features chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. We gave this dish a plant-based spin by swapping out the chicken for chickpeas and kale to create a cozy, warming meal perfect for cooler weather.

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Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup

Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell

This sick-day chicken noodle soup, packed with tender chicken, warm broth and soft noodles, is designed to soothe and nourish when you’re feeling under the weather. The combination of tender chicken breast, ginger and garlic boosts flavor, while the warm broth helps clear congestion and keep you hydrated. Ready in just 20 minutes, this soup is the perfect remedy for a cold, offering comfort and relief with minimal effort.

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Chicken Parmesan Soup

Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay
Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay

This chicken Parmesan soup combines the rich flavors of a traditional chicken Parm—juicy seasoned chicken, tangy marinara sauce and savory Parmesan cheese—with the warmth and comfort of a soup. It’s a perfect dish for those chilly days when you crave something familiar with a fun, innovative twist! We love the punchy burst of flavor that Parmesan crisps offer as a garnish, but feel free to add freshly grated Parmesan in their place.

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French Onion Cabbage Soup

Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay
Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay

This French onion cabbage soup is a creative twist on the classic, bringing a new level of comfort to this warming soup. This version swaps out some of the onion for caramelized cabbage. The savory broth, infused with sweet onions and topped with cheesy croutons, remains just as satisfying, but with a veggie-packed twist.

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Turkey & Wild Rice Soup with Vegetables

Thanksgiving turkey leftovers have never been so delicious. Wild rice adds a nutty flavor—plus extra protein and fiber—to this creamy, hearty soup. Try this easy, healthy turkey recipe to help you use your holiday extras.

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Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup

Credit: Photographer: Grant Webster,  Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek,
Credit: Photographer: Grant Webster,  Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek,

Loaded with cabbage, carrots, bell pepper and tomato, this healthy cabbage soup recipe packs in lots of flavor and is ultra-satisfying. This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunch or dinner all week.

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Pureed Broccoli Soup

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Credit: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

In this easy recipe, broccoli cooks together with onions, celery, garlic and fresh herbs and is then pureed into a delicious creamy soup.

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Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup

Credit: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Maura Timmerman
Credit: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Maura Timmerman

In this healthy cauliflower soup recipe, roasting the cauliflower first adds depth and prevents the florets from turning to mush. A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the broth a rich, silky texture. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

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Chicken & White Bean Soup

Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Rotisserie chickens can really relieve the dinner-rush pressure—especially in this Italian-inspired soup that cries out for a piece of crusty bread and a glass of red wine.

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Creamy White Bean Soup

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Credit: Photography: Caitlin bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Prop Styling: Julia Bayless

This light, creamy white bean soup recipe is richly flavored thanks to plenty of beans, veggies and Parmesan cheese.

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Chicken Enchilada Soup

Corn tortillas thicken this chicken enchilada soup, but Cheddar and cream cheese give it the richness you’d expect from an enchilada. Serve it with something fresh and crunchy like a jicama slaw dressed with a little olive oil and lime juice for a healthy dinner that will appeal to the whole family.

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Roasted Vegetable Soup

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

This roasted vegetable soup uses a diverse and delicious array of vegetables, supporting gut health with prebiotic ingredients like sweet potato, leeks and chickpeas, plus you get a probiotic boost from white miso. While we love the veggies in this recipe, feel free to get creative by adding winter squash or another root vegetable.

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Marry Me Chicken Soup

Credit: Photography / Brie Passano, Styling / Sammy Mila / Holly Raibikis
Credit: Photography / Brie Passano, Styling / Sammy Mila / Holly Raibikis

This creamy soup draws inspiration from “marry me” chicken, a dish that features chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. We add to the soup by including zucchini and carrots to create a cozy, warming meal. Precooked chicken saves time and energy, so you can make this cozy soup on a busy weeknight, or any day when it’s cold out.

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Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley Soup

Credit: Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Kristen Schooley
Credit: Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Kristen Schooley

Beans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley provides a chewy texture, while dried mushrooms lend earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors.

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