Cozy Fall Soups & Stews

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Photos of some of our cozy fall soups and stews including tomato soup, chicken chili, and vegan ramen

A warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall day? It doesn’t get much better! To ring in the season, we’ve gathered our COZIEST fall soups and stews. You’ll find everything from creamy soups packed with fall produce to simple 1-pot soups for busy schedules, garlic- & ginger-filled options to fight fall sniffles, and much more! Scroll through to find a new recipe to add to your menu this week.

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Overhead photo of a bowl of spicy pumpkin tomato soup with a swirl of coconut milk, toasted cashews, cilantro, and naan
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1-Pot Spicy Pumpkin Tomato Soup
1-pot spicy pumpkin soup with coconut milk, tomatoes, and warming, Caribbean-inspired spices. Simple, vegan, and ready in 30 minutes!
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Bowls of Curried Butternut Squash Soup topped with pepitas and a coconut milk drizzle
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Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy Curried Butternut Squash Soup infused with coconut milk and yellow curry powder. A savory, simple soup that’s perfect for the fall and winter months.
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Gold spoon in a bowl of creamy tuscan soup with white beans and kale
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Creamy Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup (1 Pot!)
Comforting, creamy Tuscan-inspired soup with white beans, kale, tomatoes, and herbs! Warming, savory, hearty, and full of nourishing veggies and fiber-rich beans. Just 1 pot required!
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Wooden spoon in a big pot of Tuscan Beef Soup with Lentils
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1-Pot Tuscan-Style Beef & Lentil Soup
Hearty, 1-pot Tuscan soup with tomatoes, lentils, and ground beef. Quick and easy to make, big flavor, incredibly comforting. Naturally grain-free and gluten-free with vegan options included.
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Baking sheet of Acorn Squash Bowls filled with creamy fall soup
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Creamy Fall Soup in Acorn Squash Bowls
10-ingredient creamy fall soup with carrots and butternut squash in roasted acorn squash bowls. The ultimate healthy comfort food for fall and winter.
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Close up shot of a bowl of vegan broccoli cheddar soup with chunks of broccoli
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Creamy Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Creamy, cheesy vegan broccoli cheddar soup that’s SO comforting and easy to make. Just 10 ingredients required!
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Spoon in a bowl of white bean mushroom stew with a slice of crusty bread
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Cozy White Bean Mushroom Stew (Vegan)
Cozy, creamy white bean and mushroom stew with potatoes and herbs. An easy, 1-pot entrée perfect for cooler weather. Vegan, gluten-free, and SO delicious!
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Bowl of Instant Pot butternut squash soup topped with cashews, coconut milk, and sriracha
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup (Thai-Inspired)
Creamy, comforting butternut squash soup made in the Instant Pot! Warming and subtly spicy with Thai-inspired flavors. Just 1 pot and 9 ingredients required!
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Spoon picking up a bite of our white bean chicken chili
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Creamy White Bean Chicken Chili (1 Pot!)
Creamy, hearty white bean chicken chili with kale! Dairy-free, the perfect companion for cornbread, and SO satisfying and comforting. Just 1 pot required!
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Close up photo of a bowl of creamy vegan white bean chili topped with cilantro
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Creamy Vegan White Bean Chili
Creamy, comforting vegan white bean chili with green chiles, corn, and leafy greens. A nourishing, 30-minute meal that’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep or weeknights!
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Dipping a grilled cheese sandwich into a bowl of tomato soup
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Super Garlicky Tomato Soup with Smashed White Beans
An intensely garlicky yet bright, rich tomato soup elevated with smashed white beans. Swirled with coconut milk, perfectly balanced, and intensely satisfying. Dip in a grilled cheese and call it a party. Just 1 pot and 30 minutes required.
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Bowl of Curried Chickpea Soup topped with crispy chickpeas, coconut milk, and cilantro
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1-Pot Curried Chickpea Soup
An incredibly creamy 1-pot stew with curried chickpeas, ginger, coconut milk, and lime. A delicious plant-based meal that comes together fast!
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Bowl of Thai-Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup topped with thai chilies and fresh basil
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Cozy Thai-Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup
An incredibly comforting bowl of Thai-inspired chicken noodle soup made with simple ingredients in 1 pot. The perfect hearty, quick meal to serve when you need something nourishing fast!
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Bowls of chicken noodle soup topped with fresh parsley
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Chicken Noodle Soup (Classic or Immune-Boosting!)
Nourishing chicken noodle soup made in 1 pot with 10 simple ingredients. Comforting, brothy, and bursting with flavor. Gluten-free optional!
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Vintage spoon in a bowl of Chickpea Noodle Soup
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1-Pot Chickpea Noodle Soup
Comforting, 1-pot noodle soup made with chickpeas instead of chicken. Plant-based and gluten-free, and bursting with color, flavor, and wholesome ingredients!
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Holding a bowl of vegan potato leek soup
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Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup
Creamy, comforting, flavorful potato leek soup that’s plant-based, gluten-free, and easy to make. Made in 1 pot with just 9 simple ingredients!
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Coconut milk swirled in a pot of roasted butternut squash soup
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
The PERFECT butternut squash soup with plenty of natural sweetness, a bit of spice, and unbelievably creamy texture. Simple methods and just 10 ingredients required for this dreamy soup perfect for the holidays and beyond!
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Bowl of creamy cauliflower soup
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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Incredibly rich, creamy roasted cauliflower soup with plenty of garlic, white beans, and a hint of ground nutmeg. Just 10 simple ingredients required!
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Big soup pot filled with our Pumpkin Black Bean Chili recipe
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1-Pot Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
A fusion of Thai flavors and classic chili, this 1-pot pumpkin black bean soup is perfect for colder months. It’s nutritious, easy to make, versatile, and incredibly satisfying.
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Bowls of Creamy Potato Green Split Pea Soup topped with croutons
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Creamy Potato Green Split Pea Soup (Instant Pot Friendly!)
Creamy, comforting split pea potato soup made in the Instant Pot! Fast and easy, BIG flavor, and naturally gluten-free and plant-based!
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Holding a bowl of creamy sweet potato lentil soup topped with coconut milk and pepitas
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Warming Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup (Instant Pot!)
Creamy sweet potato and red lentil soup infused with coconut milk and warming spices. The ultimate fall and winter dish. Made in the Instant Pot and perfect for meal prep!
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Big pot of vegan Curried Cauliflower Lentil Soup
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Creamy Curried Cauliflower Lentil Soup (1 Pot!)
Creamy, Indian-inspired 1-pot curried cauliflower soup with carrots, ginger, and red lentils! Subtly spiced, quick and easy to make, and perfect for meal prep!
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Wooden spoon in a pot of Butternut Squash Chili alongside ingredients used to make it
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1-Pot Butternut Squash Quinoa Chili
Incredibly delicious, 1-pot chili with butternut squash, fire-roasted tomatoes, quinoa, and two kinds of beans! Hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make!
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Simple Curried Lentil Veg Soup SQUARE
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Curried Kale, Potato & Lentil Soup (1-Pot!)
Hearty, comforting curry lentil soup with potatoes and kale! Big curry flavor in this 1-pot soup that comes together in less than 45 minutes. The perfect satisfying, healthy, plant-based meal.
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Spoon resting in a bowl of Kale White Bean Chicken Soup
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1-Pot Chicken Soup with White Beans & Kale
Cozy, warming chicken soup. Made with 8 simple, wholesome ingredients like white beans and kale, this soup is nourishing, hearty, and incredibly comforting!
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Bowl of Sweet Potato Curry Soup topped with fresh basil leaves and chickpeas
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Sweet Potato Coconut Curry Soup
A sweet and spicy soup with sweet potato, coconut milk, and yellow curry powder. Plenty creamy with a slight crunch and heartiness from spicy baked chickpeas.
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Bowl of Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili topped with diced avocado and cilantro
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5-Ingredient Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
Simple, 5-ingredient sweet potato black bean chili that comes together in less than 1 hour! Easy, delicious, super healthy, and so satisfying! Throw in whatever spices you have to amp up the flavor.
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Bowls of our delicious 1-Pot Black Bean Soup topped with avocado, tortilla chips, and avocado
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Easy 1-Pot Black Bean Soup
Easy-to-make, comforting black bean soup made with simple ingredients in 1 pot! A 30-minute meal or side that's customizable and incredibly satisfying.
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Bowls of our Simple Pumpkin Soup recipe with a Sesame Kale Topping
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Simple Pumpkin Soup
A simple, 8-ingredient pumpkin soup that’s savory and made completely from scratch! Healthy, satisfying, and perfect for chillier weather.
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Bowls of Chickpea Tomato Peanut Stew served with rice and fresh basil
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1-Pot Chickpea Tomato Peanut Stew (West African-Inspired)
A thick, creamy, dairy-free soup inspired by African peanut stew. This simple version is made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and peanut butter all in 1 pot!
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Bowl of Curried Beet Soup topped with Tandoori Chickpeas and cilantro
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Curried Beet Soup with Tandoori Chickpeas
Creamy, 30-minute curried beet soup with coconut milk, curry spices, and tandoori-roasted chickpeas! A hearty and healthy winter soup.
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Using a spoon to grab a bite of our delicious 1-pot Golden Curried Lentil Soup
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1-Pot Golden Curry Lentil Soup
1-pot goodness in the form of curried lentil soup! Rich with flavor, fiber, and protein and incredibly comforting. The perfect 30-minute healthy meal or side!
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Bowl of Butternut Squash Tom Kha Gai Soup topped with cilantro
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Tom Kha Gai Butternut Squash Soup
Tom kha gai soup with a twist. Butternut squash purée makes it creamy and luxurious and doubles the flavor. Warm, gingery, spicy, and the perfect vegan, GF-friendly soup to warm your weary bones.
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Bowl of Easy Vegan Ramen made with tofu and vegetables
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Easy Vegan Ramen
Amazing, 10-ingredient vegan ramen made with 1-pot mushroom broth, crispy tofu, and miso-roasted vegetables. A hearty, satisfying, and delicious plant-based meal.
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Using chopsticks to pick up a bite of delicious Coconut Curry Ramen
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Coconut Curry Ramen
Savory vegan ramen infused with curry and coconut milk. Serve with sautéed portobello mushrooms and gluten-free noodles for the ultimate plant-based meal.
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If you try any of these cozy fall soups and stews, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Enjoy, friends!

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