Shorter days and cooler nights are best confronted with fall soups designed to warm and comfort. Dishes that come together quickly and don’t require a glut of pots, pans, or utensils to make, hearty soups are the whole package when it comes to mealtime satisfaction. Warming, rich, and savory, laden with all manner of tasty tidbits, soups are endlessly versatile and perpetually appealing.
Though cold soups beckon when temperatures soar, warm soup recipes for fall are bolder and heartier, flush with robust ingredients that help to ward off the season’s chill. Some of our favorite add-ins? No measure, no mess Success® Rice grains — including rice, pearl couscous, and quinoa — that ensure every bowl is a complete meal! Speedy and hassle-free, each bag of jasmine rice, tri-color quinoa, and more cooks up in minutes, meaning you’ll be yelling “soup’s on!” before you know it.
Not only is soup a crowd-pleaser for carnivores, vegetarians, and everyone in between, it’s also a meal that stretches to feed any pack of hungry diners. Simple additions — think a can of beans or tomatoes, another bag of rice, more broth or a few handfuls of leafy greens — can make a soup meant for four big enough to feed six, or more. Though these soups are sufficient as is, we doubt you’ll hear any complaints if you serve them alongside crackers and cheese or warm, buttery rolls.
If you somehow end up with leftovers, they’re easy to store (in the fridge or freezer) and reheat. Pack them up for tomorrow’s lunch at work or school, or revive them as a second weeknight dinner.
Looking for more cozy fall comfort beyond the soup bowl? When crisp weather arrives, few things fortify quite like grain-based casseroles, satisfying bakes, and bold seasonings. The recipes you secretly long for when the summer sun is sizzling in the sky- these cold-weather dishes never disappoint.
So, pull out a stock pot, casserole dish, or Dutch oven and get cooking! Celebrate the season of coziness with fall soups and comforting dishes designed to warm you from within. Suddenly, bidding summer a fond farewell might not feel so bad.
What Makes a Soup a Hearty Fall Soup?
Soup is soup, right? Wrong! While some soups are light and lively, others overflow with robust ingredients that can satisfy the most aggressive type of hunger. But what do we mean when we say hearty fall soups? For us, this type of soup is built on a savory base of broth. It’s then bolstered with filling grains, such as Success® boil-in-bag brown rice and Success® boil-in-bag tri-color quinoa if you can sneak in some whole grains, even better! From there, we add in plenty of protein, be it from chicken, fish, tofu, or legumes, plus some delicious harvest produce, including sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and carrots. In short, the heartiest fall soup recipes are a complete meal in a bowl, loaded with ingredients that, when paired together, keep cravings—and hunger! —at bay.
Hearty Fall Soups to Simmer This Season
Easy fall soups that can feed a crowd- these are the recipes we turn to when temperatures drop. With slightly different flavor profiles, you’ll definitely want to try them all!
Italian Penicillin Soup
A cozy dish that you’ll turn to no matter how you’re feeling, this one is especially soothing. Classic chicken soup reimagined with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and chewy morsels of Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous, this is Nonna-style nourishment at its best.
Creamy Chicken Brothy Rice
A soup that really satisfies, this chicken and Success® boil-in-bag sticky rice dish is fragrant and rich with flavor. Thanks to a simple marinade (made with hoisin and soy sauce, ginger, and garlic), tender bites of chicken are infused with flavor. Perfectly paired with delicately sweet sticky rice, broth, and coconut milk, they make for a dish that hits a world of cravings in every mouthful.
Cozy Fall Comfort Food Beyond the Soup Bowl
This fall, go beyond soup with more harvest-themed comfort foods. Grain-based dishes that are brimming with delicious ingredients will satisfy everyone at the table.
Baked Pearl Couscous with Chicken Sausage, Kale & Gruyère
Beyond squash and pumpkin, hearty greens are some of our favorite harvest ingredients. Loaded with savory chicken sausage, kale, aromatics, and nutty Gruyère cheese, this 35-minute baked Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous dish is a weeknight go-to that’s a complete seasonal meal in one!
Creamy French Onion Pearl Couscous
In this recipe, classic French onion soup is reimagined as a hearty, creamy Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous dish that’s elegant enough for company. A simple meal to make any night of the week, this one relies on fresh herbs, aromatics, caramelized onions, and white wine for its depth of flavor. Top each serving with toasted baguette and a generous helping of Gruyère for the full experience.
Autumn Pearl Couscous Bowl
A vegetarian dish that never fails to steal the show, this colorful combination of roasted vegetables, chickpeas, cranberries, toasted pecans, and Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous is dressed with spices and a punchy Dijon and maple syrup dressing. Serve it to the family or to weekend guests, or add it to a potluck spread.
One-Pan Dumpling Bake
With a handful of pantry staples—including soy sauce, red curry sauce, sesame oil, and Success® boil-in-bag sticky rice—turn a bag of frozen dumplings into a family-friendly meal! Savory, sticky, and bursting with umami, this straightforward recipe comes together in just 4 simple steps.
Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken & Sticky Rice
When crisp weather calls for big flavors, turn to this 15-minute Success® boil-in-bag sticky rice and glossy chicken recipe. Sweet and satisfying, with hits of garlic, ginger, and spice, this dish turns chicken night into the best night of the week.
Pastalaya (Pasta Jambalaya)
Feed a crowd with this zippy, one-pot Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous dish. A meal that you can customize with your favorite type of sausage and veggies, this one appeals to diners of all ages and can be on the table in just 25 minutes.
Tips for Making Hearty Fall Soups
Beyond their flavor and the comfort they provide, one of the best things about fall soups is their simplicity! Many hearty soups can be made in 30 minutes or less and can feed a crowd. Keep these tips in mind when soup is on the menu this season:
- Stock the pantry with convenient basics (think broth, Success® Rice and Grains, canned beans, vegetables, etc.) and at any moment, you’ll be just minutes away from a delicious soup!
- No measure, no mess, Success® Rice grains are convenient, delicious additions to almost any soup recipe. Ingredients that always deliver consistent results; they’re indispensable pantry stars.
- Any soup recipe for 4 can easily be stretched to feed 6 or more. Easy additions include legumes, greens (such as kale or Swiss chard), or a bag of Success® boil-in-bag basmati rice, Success® boil-in-bag tri-color quinoa, or your favorite type of rice or grain. Adding more broth can ensure that there’s plenty of soup to go around!
- For the best flavor, rely on seasonal produce whenever possible. In fall, reach for squash, sweet potatoes, and greens, plus aromatics like onion, celery, and garlic. Roasting vegetables before adding them to a soup can bring out all of their sweetness and flavor.
- A final garnish can go a long way to making a soup feel richer and more satisfying. Drizzle in a little cream or sprinkle each serving with cheese. You can also stir in lemon or fresh herbs or top each bowl with crunchy croutons.
- Have extra time in the evening or on a weekend? Make a double batch of soup to get you through the week. Store soup in the fridge for 3-4 days. It can easily be reheated on the stovetop. You can also freeze soup in individual or large containers. Let soup thaw overnight in the fridge to make it easier to reheat.
Stock Your Pantry for Cozy Season
When the weather turns cold, the last thing anyone wants is to make repeat visits to the supermarket! Keep your pantry well stocked with Success® Rice and Grains, and you’ll be ready for a season of soups and cold-weather comfort dishes. Looking for more seasonal inspiration? We’ve got you covered with a wealth of pumpkin and squash recipes.