<\/span><\/h2>\n1. Season to taste.\u00a0<\/strong>Raw vegetable ingredients need seasoning, and vegetable broths vary in salt level. If your soup is bland, don\u2019t hesitate to add generous pinches of salt and lots of fresh black pepper. Taste as you go!<\/p>\n2. Drizzle with olive oil.\u00a0<\/strong>I always finish soups with a generous drizzle of olive oil. It adds richness and makes the flavors sing.<\/p>\n3. Save some for lunch!<\/strong> Soup often tastes better on the second day, so be sure to make enough to have leftovers. Most soup recipes also freeze well for up to a few months. Check out this post for my best freezing tips!<\/p>\n4. Spice to your level. <\/strong>Customizing your soup is the fun, creative part of cooking soup recipes. If you\u2019re making a recipe that calls for lots of spice but you prefer milder flavors, start with less. If you like things spicy, add more! Taste as you cook, and adjust the flavors to make something you really love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/span>Favorite Autumn Soup Recipes<\/span><\/h2>\nIn Chicago, soup season lasts from September to\u2026well, <\/span>way<\/span><\/i> later than it should. I make soup recipes the whole way through, but I especially crave them now, in the heart of autumn. These 5 easy soup recipes are my favorites at this time of year. They\u2019re cozy, comforting, and\/or filled with aromatic flavor from herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Butternut Squash Soup<\/span><\/h4>\nGinger, rosemary, and sage fill this soup with cozy autumn flavor. Lightly creamy, warming, and nourishing, it\u2019s my go-to recipe for a cool fall night.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Creamy Wild Rice Soup<\/span><\/h4>\nIt might not look like it, but this soup\u2019s base isn\u2019t made with dairy. Instead, it gets its creamy texture from blended white beans, cashews, and savory miso paste.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Cream of Mushroom Soup<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nDon\u2019t even think about adding this cream of mushroom soup to your next green bean casserole! Brimming with rich, savory flavor, it\u2019s meant to be enjoyed all on its own.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Potato Leek Soup<\/span><\/h4>\nIf you see a bunch of beautiful fall leeks at the farmers market or store, snatch them up to make this recipe. It\u2019s creamy, rich, and flavorful, filled with the delicate, oniony leeks, buttery potatoes, garlic, and thyme.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Broccoli Cheddar Soup<\/span><\/h4>\nYou can whip up this rich, cheesy soup in right around 30 minutes, which makes it one of the quickest recipes on this list. Top it off with homemade croutons for an easy, comforting cold weather meal.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Smoky, Spicy Soups and Chilis<\/span><\/h2>\nBring on the heat! Seasonings like smoked paprika, chipotles in adobo sauce, and fresh and dried chiles fill these hearty soup recipes with bold flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Easy Vegetarian Chili
<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nDo we count chili as a soup? I\u2019m on the fence, but I still had to include this recipe here. It\u2019s super quick and easy to make, and on a cold night, its smoky\/spicy flavor will warm you up in no time.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Corn Chowder<\/span><\/h4>\nYou can make this recipe two ways. Add heavy cream for a classic chowder, or blend in cashews for a luxe dairy-free twist.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>White Bean Soup<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nThis white bean soup is my spin on creamy chicken chili (minus the chicken, of course). Green chiles and fresh lime juice fill it with addictive zingy flavor.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Creamy Potato Soup<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nCan comfort food be\u2026healthy? This recipe answers with a resounding, \u201cYES!\u201d It\u2019s thick, creamy, and packed with smoky flavor, but it\u2019s entirely plant-based.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Vegetarian Tortilla Soup<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\nPotentially one of my all-time favorite soup recipes! A blended corn tortilla thickens its rich, flavorful tomato and chile broth.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Black Bean Soup<\/span><\/h4>\nThis black bean soup is creamy, spicy, and satisfying, but best of all, it\u2019s really darn easy to make. It has a permanent spot in my regular recipe rotation, and I think it will in yours, too!<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/span>Yellow Split Pea Soup<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nYellow split peas mingle with fresh corn kernels in this vegan riff on corn chowder, making it extra-hearty and super fun to eat. It\u2019s delicious on its own, but I like it even more with crispy, smoky coconut bacon on top!<\/p>\n
<\/span>Easy Blended Soup Recipes<\/span><\/h2>\nTraditional pur\u00e9ed soup recipes commonly call for butter, heavy cream, or whole milk, but you won\u2019t find any of those ingredients in the creamy soups below. Instead, blended vegetables give each one its smooth, velvety texture. Yum!<\/p>\n
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