7 Simple Make-Ahead Soup Recipes That Will Keep You Warm All Autumn Long
After a long day, we know that the last thing you want to do is prep an entire dinner and stand over a hot stove. By that time, the cravings have started and the couch is calling. You could order takeout, but instead, why not reach for a healthy and hearty homemade soup to help you cozy up as the nights get chillier? All the soups on this list are veggie heavy and can be made and saved in batches, so you’ll have something tasty and nutritious on hand for those evenings when you need a quick and easy meal. Scroll down for a few soup recipes that will help you have dinner ready in no time: just make, freeze or refrigerate, and serve!
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30-Minute Sweet Potato Soup
30-Minute Sweet Potato Soup
No time? No problem. This creamy Sweet Potato Soup from the Chili Pepper Madness blog is just what you need to kick off the autumn season. It’s made with deliciously pureed sweet potatoes (a fall favorite!), and it also adds a blend of cajun spices to help you get warm on those cool nights. What’s more, the best thing about this soup isn’t just that it’s delicious, it can also be prepped in just half an hour! To make this 30-Minute Sweet Potato Soup, follow the recipe here.
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Mexican Street Corn Soup
Mexican Street Corn Soup
Love the festive flavors of Mexican street corn? This Mexican Street Corn Soup from the Stay at Home Chef blog takes all the tastes of the classic dish and mashes them all together into a zesty soup you can prep and eat all week long. Loaded with corn and topped with bacon, cheese, and jalapeño, this soup will have you feeling like you’re on a warm, Mexican vacation. To make this Mexican Street Corn soup, follow the recipe here.
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Reset Vegetable Soup
Reset Vegetable Soup
So you indulged a little bit over the summer. Well, not to worry, because with this Reset Vegetable Soup from the Averie Cooks blog, you’re one dinner away from giving your body just what it needs. This soup is packed with vegetables, protein, and fiber, so it will help you reset your systems while providing you with the essential nutrients you need to get you back on track. Plus, it’s loaded with flavor. To make this Reset Vegetable Soup, follow the recipe here.
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Creamy Broccoli Soup With Crispy Shallots
Creamy Broccoli Soup With Crispy Shallots
If you’re like us, you can’t get enough of our green favorite, broccoli. When the weather starts to cool down, what better way to get your greens in than to blend them into a smooth, steamy soup? Thanks to this Creamy Broccoli Soup with Crispy Shallots from the Running to the Kitchen blog, you can enjoy the nutritious veggie in a whole new way. The crispy shallots on top of this soup give it added texture and a pop of flavor, and what’s more, this version is paleo friendly! To make this Creamy Broccoli Soup with Crispy Shallots, follow the recipe here.
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Curried Cauliflower Rice and Kale Soup
Curried Cauliflower "Rice" and Kale Soup
We already know you love cauliflower, but now you can make the beloved crucifer into a healthy, delicious soup that can be pre-prepped so you don’t have to stress. This vegetarian Curried Cauliflower "Rice" and Kale Soup by Cotter Crunch is packed full of nutrients from the kale and cauliflower. Plus, the recipe is versatile, and you can throw in any other extra veggies you may have lying around. This health-boosting soup is the perfect dinner for a cool night, and it’s full of spicy curry flavor. To make this Curried Cauliflower "Rice" and Kale Soup, follow the recipe here.
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Vegetable Beef Soup
Vegetable Beef Soup
All you meat lovers out there are really going to enjoy this Vegetable Beef Soup from the blog Gimme Some Oven. Chunks of steak are cooked slightly and then simmered with vegetables in beef stock to give the soup broth a burst of meaty flavor. You can also add as many vegetables as you want to this hearty soup for even more nutrients and texture. To make this Vegetable Beef Soup, follow the recipe here.
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Slow-Cooker Zuppa Toscana With Sweet Potatoes
Slow-Cooker Zuppa Toscana With Sweet Potatoes
Slow-cooker fans, rejoice! This Slow-Cooker Zuppa Toscana With Sweet Potatoes from the blog The Family Freezer is a creative spin on a classic favorite, and it's also the answer to all your stove-top woes. This soup is made with tried-and-true ingredients like spicy ground sausage, plus the health-boosting addition of sweet potatoes. Simply throw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker, and that's it! Eight hours later, you have six servings that are ready to eat or freeze for later. To make this Slow-Cooker Zuppa Toscana With Sweet Potatoes, follow the recipe here.