7 Healthy and Hearty Soups to Enjoy this Fall

The cooler weather ushers in a season of cozy sweaters and hearty soups to keep out the chill. 

Below you will find 7 healthy soup recipes that will warm you right up this Fall!

Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup‍

By using the convenience of canned veggies and your choice of beans, this easy-to-make and savory stew is perfect for a busy weeknight.

‍Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound cubed lean stew meat
• 1 (12 oz.) package frozen seasoning blend 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (32 oz.) cartons vegetable broth
• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes
• 2 cups frozen cut corn
• 1 cup frozen cut okra
• 1 cup frozen baby lima beans
• 1 cup frozen cut green beans
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ cup uncooked ditalini pasta
• Refrigerated basil pesto (optional)

Get directions here from Southern Living.

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Quinoa Vegetable Soup

This delicious soup includes Quinoa, one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. It is gluten-free, rich in fiber and protein, and one of the few plant foods that contains all nine essential amino acids.

Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin rounds
• 2 stalks of celery, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 large zucchini, cut into ½” pieces
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15.5 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup quinoa
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 8 oz Tuscan kale, ribs removed and leaves thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
  
  

Get directions here from Delish.

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Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup

Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup? This recipe takes a classic soup and makes it even healthier with the addition of yummy greens!

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 c.Chicken Broth
• 3 c. water
• Small bunch thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• (12-oz.) package gluten-free noodles
• 1 bunch Tuscan kale, stemmed and shredded
• Juice of 1 lemon

Get directions here from Delish.

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup

A wholesome and hearty meatless soup for a cozy autumn feel. 

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped (about 1 medium onion)
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 cups brown mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 cup barley
• 5 to 6 cups water
• 1 + ½ tablespoons vegetable stock powder (or chicken stock powder)
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Get directions here from from A Head of Thyme

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Butternut Squash and Turnip Soup

This vitamin-packed soup uses delicious seasonal vegetables and offers a host of health benefits. 

Total Time: 50 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups cubed butternut squash
• 2 cups cubed turnips
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅜ teaspoon ground coriander
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch salt to taste

Get directions here from from All Recipes

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Autumn Carrot + Sweet Potato Soup

With carrots, sweet potatoes and apples, this savory soup with a hint of sweetness tastes like fall. 

Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon curry powder, plus a bit more for serving
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 small), peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 8 cups chicken broth, best quality such as Swanson
• 1-3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 tart yet sweet apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Freshly ground black pepper

Get directions here from from Once Upon a Chef

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Minestrone Soup

This classic one-pot Italian soup recipe packs a punch with nutrient-dense vegetables and rich, tasty broth. 

Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 ribs celery, sliced
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2 medium fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1 (14 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (15 oz.) can white kidney beans (Cannellini beans), drained
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup dry shell pasta
• fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for serving)

Get directions here from from A Head of Thyme

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