09/15/2026
🍂🥣 Soup season is officially here, and I am READY for all the warm, cozy dinners.
There’s just something about a big pot of soup simmering when the weather starts cooling down. These recipes are hearty, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or those chilly evenings when you want something that warms you up from the inside out.
From creamy Cheeseburger Soup and Broccoli Cheddar to Lasagna Soup, homemade Tomato Soup, classic Minestrone, and cozy Butternut Squash Soup… save this list because you’re going to want it all season long. 😍
🥣 LASAGNA SOUP
1 lb Italian sausage
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes
2 tsp Italian seasoning
9 lasagna sheets, broken into 1-inch pieces
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 basil leaves, sliced
🥣 CHEESEBURGER SOUP
1 lb ground beef
4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1 medium white onion, diced
¾ cup shredded carrots
¾ cup diced celery
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1½ cups milk
¼ cup sour cream
🥣 BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP
8 tbsp salted sweet cream butter
1 cup finely chopped sweet yellow onion
1 tbsp fresh minced garlic
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2½ cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3½ cups fresh broccoli florets
3½ cups freshly shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup additional cheddar cheese, optional for garnish
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
🥣 MINESTRONE SOUP
1 cup small shell pasta, uncooked
1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp salted butter
½ cup finely chopped sweet yellow onion
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 tbsp minced garlic
32 oz vegetable broth
28 oz petite diced tomatoes, undrained
15.5 oz dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15.5 oz cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh green beans, halved
1 cup fresh baby spinach
2 dried bay leaves
1½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
🥣 HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp salted sweet cream butter
1½ cups sweet yellow onion, finely diced
1 tbsp fresh minced garlic
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
58 oz tomato puree
32 oz vegetable broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
2 whole bay leaves
2 tbsp thinly sliced basil, optional for garnish
🥣 BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
1 large butternut squash, about 3–3½ cups diced
4 tbsp salted butter
1 large onion, diced
1 tsp minced garlic
32 oz chicken broth
½ cup heavy whipping cream, plus more for garnish
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp brown sugar
These are exactly the kind of meals that make the house smell amazing and make you want to grab a blanket and stay in for the night. 🍂
