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    Balkan Lunch Box > Recipes By Country > Recipe Round-Ups > 11 Favorite Fall Soups

    11 Favorite Fall Soups

    Published: May 16, 2025 by Aida

    When the temperatures drop, there’s nothing better than a warm bowl of homemade soup! These 11 comfort soup recipes are packed with flavor and easy enough for everyday lunches or weeknight dinners. From creamy classics to veggie-loaded favorites, this is your go-to fall soup list.

    White bowl with a blue border filled with a bean soup.
    Jump to:
    • 1. Egg Drop Soup
    • 2. Beef Noodle Soup
    • 3. Stovetop Potato Soup
    • 4. Bean Soup with Ham
    • 5. Bean Soup with Sausage (Instant Pot)
    • 6. Shepherd's Cream of Mushroom
    • 7. Cream of Squash Soup
    • 8. Creamy Okra Soup
    • 9. Cream of Cauliflower
    • 10. Cabbage Soup (Instant Pot)
    • 11. Savoy Cabbage Soup

    1. Egg Drop Soup

    A 10-minute classic made with eggs, butter, and chicken broth. Silky, nourishing, and ready in a flash—this one's ideal when time is short but comfort is essential.

    Egg Drop Soup
    Main ingredients: egg, butter, chicken broth.
    Check out this recipe
    Two white bowls with soup and spoons on a gray marble top, and a kitchen towel, bread, and an egg.

    2. Beef Noodle Soup

    Tender beef and noodles simmer in a rich, savory broth for a deeply satisfying bowl. It’s a hearty meal that comes together quickly without sacrificing flavor.

    Beef Noodle Soup
    Main ingredients: beef, carrots, celery, seasonings and pasta.
    Check out this recipe
    Red pot with soup, a ladle and a soup bowl with soup on a gray background (spoon and kitchen towel also included).

    3. Stovetop Potato Soup

    Creamy and simple, this stovetop version lets humble potatoes take the lead. Just a few ingredients make a deeply comforting, no-frills soup.

    Stovetop Potato Soup
    Main ingredients: potatoes, seasonings, broth.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl with potato and carrot soup, a spoon, bread, salt and pepper on a gray background.

    4. Bean Soup with Ham

    Smoky ham and tender beans meet in this thick, savory classic. A protein-packed soup that fills you up and warms you through.

    Bean Soup with Ham
    Main ingredients: beans, carrots, garlic, onion, ham.
    Check out this recipe
    Bowl filled with ham and bean soup on a honeycomb plate.

    5. Bean Soup with Sausage (Instant Pot)

    A Balkan-inspired dish known as pasulj sa kobasicom. This Instant Pot version layers smoky sausage and beans into a rich, flavor-packed broth.

    Bean Soup with Sausage
    Main ingredients: beans, sausage, carrot, onion.
    Check out this recipe
    Bowl with soup, spoon, two cups of juice, bread and a kitchen towel on a dark background.

    6. Shepherd's Cream of Mushroom

    Earthy porcini mushrooms, cream, and herbs create a velvety, full-bodied soup. Perfect for slow evenings and rustic bread.

    Cream of Mushroom
    Main ingredients: porcini, onion, parsley, cream.
    Check out this recipe
    White bowl with a spoon and mushroom soup on an orange background.

    7. Cream of Squash Soup

    Golden squash roasted to sweetness, then puréed into a silky soup. Balanced, wholesome, and just the right amount of cozy.

    Cream of Squash
    Main ingredients: squash, carrot, onions.
    Check out this recipe
    Soup in a wooden bowl with a wooden spoon on a wooden table.

    8. Creamy Okra Soup

    Known as Bey's Soup in the Balkans, this velvety okra and chicken soup was once fit for royalty. Hearty, smooth, and rich in tradition.

    Creamy Okra Soup
    Main ingredients: okra, chicken, carrots.
    Check out this recipe
    Soup in a silver bowl with a lid, a kitchen cloth, two slices of bread, a lemon wedge and a spoon.

    9. Cream of Cauliflower

    A gentle blend of cauliflower, cream, and butter results in a smooth, refined bowl. Low effort, big payoff in flavor and texture.

    Cream of Cauliflower
    Main ingredients: cauliflower, butter, milk, heavy cream.
    Check out this recipe
    Two bowls (brown and beige) with creamy cauliflower soup on a gray marble background.

    10. Cabbage Soup (Instant Pot)

    Beef, cabbage, and potatoes come together in this bold Instant Pot classic. Great for busy nights when you need something hearty and hands-off.

    Cabbage Soup (Instant Pot)
    Main ingredients: cabbage, onion, garlic, potatoes.
    Check out this recipe
    Red pot with stew and a ladle full of stew, pot lid, and a basket with sliced bread on gray background.

    11. Savoy Cabbage Soup

    Soft cabbage and potatoes make up this understated, nourishing soup. It’s light, affordable, and surprisingly full of depth.

    Savoy Cabbage Soup
    Main ingredients: savoy cabbage, potatoes.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl with savoy cabbage soup and a spoonful above being held by a hand.

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