39 Delicious Soups to Kick Off Your Thanksgiving Feast

We’ve put together a collection of soups perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Whether you’re looking for something hearty to kick off the meal or a lighter option to balance out the rich dishes, our selection has you covered.

You’ll find comforting classics that bring familiar flavors and some unique twists to surprise your guests. These soups are easy to make ahead, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your loved ones.

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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A deliciously creamy, gently spiced Pumpkin Soup that is ready in about 30 minutes. A last-minute recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Soup

Loaded Sweet Potato Soup

A bowl of carrot soup with bacon and sour cream.
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Grab a spoon and dig into this super delicious thick and creamy Sweet Potato Soup. Infused with bacon and onions and topped with sour cream.

Get the Recipe: Loaded Sweet Potato Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Two bowls of soup with bacon and parsley.
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This hearty, creamy Butternut Squash Soup is made with squash, apples, and bacon and simmered to perfection in a delectable creamy broth.

Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup With Bacon

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

A bowl of cauliflower soup with bacon and parsley.
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Looking for a fast way to get cozy? Try our delicious limited-ingredient Cheesy Cauliflower Soup! Smooth or chunky, the choice is yours.

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

A spoon is holding a bowl of cheesy mashed potatoes.

Get cozy with this rich and creamy Old Fashioned Potato Soup. Made with tender potatoes, onion, bacon, milk, and broth. Simple and delicious.

Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Satisfy your soup cravings with this flavorful French Onion Soup teeming with sweet caramelized onions topped with cheesy bread!

Get the Recipe: French Onion Soup

Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Whip up this easy Tortellini Soup for a warm, satisfying meal. It’s a simple, one-pot recipe that combines veggies, broth, and tortellini.

Get the Recipe: Tortellini Soup

Tomato Lentil Soup

Tomato Lentil Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Try our flavorful and comforting Tomato Lentil Soup. This one-pot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy a quick and easy meal!

Get the Recipe: Tomato Lentil Soup

Shrimp Chowder

Two bowls of chowder with bacon and corn.
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Shrimp Chowder is a rich, creamy seafood chowder recipe made with tiny (canned) shrimp. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Chowder

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in this comforting and delicious chicken noodle soup recipe made in a Dutch oven. Perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

German Potato Soup With Sausage

A bowl of soup with ham and potatoes.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

A delicious and hearty potato soup with sausage that is cooked to perfection. It’s a perfect meal for any time of year!

Get the Recipe: German Potato Soup With Sausage

Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Quick and easy Lasagna Soup combines Italian sausage, pasta, and delicious cheeses for cozy comfort food.

Get the Recipe: Lasagna Soup

Chicken Potato Soup

Chicken and Potato Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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A simple, easy-to-make Chicken Potato Soup will warm you to the core and get cozy. It is a complete meal in a bowl.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Potato Soup

Lentil and Sausage Soup

Three bowls of lentil soup on a marble table.
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Sausage Lentil Soup is a hearty, filling soup made with bacon, onions, and carrots that will warm you up on cold winter days.

Get the Recipe: Lentil and Sausage Soup

Classic Minestrone

Pot of vegetable soup with a ladle and served bowls on the side.
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Warm up with a bowl of hearty vegetarian Minestrone packed with fresh veggies and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a cozy night in!

Get the Recipe: Classic Minestrone

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

A spoonful of chicken noodle soup in a bowl.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Enjoy our Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with chicken, cheese, bacon, and noodles. Perfect for a comforting home dinner.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Pumpkin Curry Soup

Pumpkin Curry Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This easy Pumpkin Curry Soup blends classic pumpkin and curry spices into a deliciously rich and creamy fall soup!

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Curry Soup

Hamburger Soup

A spoonful of pasta soup with meat and vegetables.
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Enjoy our sweet and spicy Hamburger Soup – a hearty, flavorful dish that’s easy to make, perfect for leftovers, and sure to please all!

Get the Recipe: Hamburger Soup

Mushroom Soup

Mushroom Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This easy-to-make, hearty mushroom soup is packed with rich flavors or fresh and dried mushrooms. Simple and delicious.

Get the Recipe: Mushroom Soup

Italian Meatball Soup

Italian Meatball Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in Italian Meatball Soup with Pesto, a perfect mix of juicy meatballs and pasta cooked to perfection, a rich broth seasoned with a pesto.

Get the Recipe: Italian Meatball Soup

Hungarian Goulash Soup

A bowl of tomato sauce with meat in it.
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Hungarian Goulash is a hearty beef stew with melt-in-your-mouth tender beef, perfectly sautéed onions, and a blend of delicious spices.

Get the Recipe: Hungarian Goulash Soup

4-Ingredient Tomato Soup

4-Ingredient Tomato Soup recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This tomato soup is simply bursting with flavors. And all you’ll need to make this absolutely delicious soup are 4 simple ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Tomato Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup recipe by xoxoBella.
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Thick, creamy and packed with veggies and fresh herbs, this slow cooker chicken wild rice soup is both easy to make and easy to eat.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup recipe by xoxoBella.
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This delicious winter warmer, slow cooker butternut squash soup, is easy to make, fills the kitchen with fragrance and tastes incredible.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup by Tessie's Table.
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Cozy up with this Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup—savory Italian sausage, tender cheese tortellini, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Apple Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Apple Soup recipe by xoxoBella.
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You’ll love this roasted pumpkin apple soup. It’s brimming with fantastic fall flavors. Pair it with some crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

Get the Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Apple Soup

Roasted Acorn Squash And Sweet Potato Soup

Roasted Acorn Squash And Sweet Potato Soup recipe by Raising Generation Nourished.
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Warm up this fall with this savory and sweet velvety roasted acorn squash and sweet potato soup!

Get the Recipe: Roasted Acorn Squash And Sweet Potato Soup

Pot Pie Soup

Pot Pie Soup recipe by Raising Generation Nourished.
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Use chicken or turkey to make the comforting flavors of pot pie in an easy to make pot pie soup!

Get the Recipe: Pot Pie Soup

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup recipe by Nkechi Ajaeroh.
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What makes this creamy roasted cauliflower soup special is that it is flavorful, nutritious and healthy. Also, gluten-free and dairy-free!

Get the Recipe: Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Soup

Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Soup recipe by The Lazy Slow Cooker.
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Slow cooker turkey lentil soup is a hearty and delicious one pot meal. A warm and welcoming crockpot dish filled with flavor and nutrition.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil Soup

Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

Sweet Potato Corn Chowder recipe by Veggie Inspired.
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This vegan Sweet Potato Corn Chowder is the perfect cozy soup to get you through the fall season. Easy to make and ready in about 30 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

Butternut Squash And Red Pepper Soup

Butternut Squash And Red Pepper Soup recipe by Pure and Simple Nourishment.
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This is the best butternut squash and red pepper soup recipe. This healthy soup is easy to make and is dairy free, vegan and gluten free.

Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash And Red Pepper Soup

Butternut Squash Carrot Soup

Butternut Squash Carrot Soup recipe by Strength and Sunshine.
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Easy 3-ingredient Roasted Butternut Squash Carrot Soup is a perfect cozy meal! Healthy, creamy, naturally vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb.

Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Carrot Soup

Sweet Potato Soup With Miso

Sweet Potato Soup With Miso recipe by Food Wine And Love.
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Sweet Potato Soup with Miso, a delicious flavorful and nutritious vegan side or meal recipe made with fresh vegetables.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Soup With Miso

Coconut Canned Pumpkin Soup

Coconut Canned Pumpkin Soup recipe by The Sassy Foodie.
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For the days that you are running low on time, or just feeling a bit lazy, this coconut curry canned pumpkin soup is the perfect solution.

Get the Recipe: Coconut Canned Pumpkin Soup

Turkey Vegetable Soup

Turkey Vegetable Soup recipe by Yellow Bliss Road.
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Turkey Vegetable Soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey and enjoy something lighter the day after your big Thanksgiving Meal.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Vegetable Soup

Rustic Green Bean Soup

Rustic Green Bean Soup recipe by The Peasant’s Daughter.
Photo Credit: The Peasant’s Daughter.

An old-fashioned green bean soup full of vegetables that is great to make on a busy day. Use fresh or canned and frozen ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Rustic Green Bean Soup

Autumn Squash Soup

Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup recipe by Copykat Recipes.
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Skip the line! Make this famous and delicious Autumn Squash Soup with butternut squash, pumpkin, and spices at home with this simple recipe.

Get the Recipe: Autumn Squash Soup

Creamy Turkey Soup

Creamy Turkey Soup recipe by Copykat Recipes.
Photo Credit: Copykat Recipes.

Sweet Tomatoes Creamy Turkey Soup topped with stuffing is a hearty meal. Get the easy copycat recipe to make the best leftover turkey soup.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Turkey Soup

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