As the weather gets colder, a creamy soup for lunch or dinner is the perfect way to lean into the cozyness of the season. We’ve compiled our best creamy soup recipes with 4- or 5-star ratings that are satisfying on their own but also pair deliciously with a warm sandwich or crisp salad. From our easy 20-Minute Black Bean Soup to our hearty and comforting Marry Me Chicken Soup, these cozy soups are the perfect fall meal.

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20-Minute Black Bean Soup

This easy black bean soup takes only 20 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Canned black beans help speed things up, and taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes help build rich, savory flavor in just minutes. Cream cheese melted in at the end gives this soup a silky texture. Pair it with warm tortillas or crusty bread for a simple, comforting meal.

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Baked Feta & Veggie Soup

This baked feta and veggie soup is a creamy, flavorful dish that highlights the best of spring’s seasonal produce. Fresh peas, which have a sweet and vibrant flavor, are featured here—look for them in bags in the produce aisle to keep prep quick. The baked feta, roasted until soft, melts into the soup, creating a rich, tangy contrast to the fresh vegetables. Served with crusty bread, this soup is a perfect way to enjoy the bright, fresh flavors of spring.

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Creamy Cucumber Soup

There's no reason to only eat cucumbers raw—they are wonderful sautéed then pureed with avocado for a silky cucumber soup that's good warm or cold.

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Marry Me Chickpea Soup with Kale

This creamy chickpea soup was inspired by Marry Me Chicken, a dish that features chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. We gave this dish a plant-based spin by swapping out the chicken for chickpeas and kale to create a cozy, warming meal perfect for cooler weather.

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High-Protein Anti-Inflammatory Veggie Soup

This high-protein anti-inflammatory soup is a hearty dish designed to nourish you and fight inflammation in your body. This plant-based soup features lentils, which offer plenty of protein and fiber to make the soup satisfying. Together with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and sweet potato, you’ll get a balanced soup that’s warming and comforting, all in one delicious bowl.

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Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup

This creamy tortellini vegetable soup is the perfect weeknight dinner for chilly nights. This veggie-packed meal is easy to prepare, ideal for those busy nights when you want a delicious, homemade dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. Just pair it with some crusty bread and a side salad, and you’ve got a warm, comforting dinner the whole family will love!

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Loaded Broccoli Soup

This loaded broccoli-Cheddar soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining the coziness of a soup with the classic toppings of a loaded potato. Crispy bacon bits, shredded cheese, sour cream and sliced scallions add texture and extra flavor to each spoonful. It’s a satisfying bowl of goodness, perfect for cold days or when you crave something comforting. This hearty soup blends tender broccoli stems and florets in a creamy, flavorful base, thickened with potato. To make it vegetarian, skip the bacon and use vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth.

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Roasted Vegetable Soup

This roasted vegetable soup uses a diverse and delicious array of vegetables, supporting gut health with prebiotic ingredients like sweet potato, leeks and chickpeas, plus you get a probiotic boost from white miso. While we love the veggies in this recipe, feel free to get creative by adding winter squash or another root vegetable.

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Chicken Tortellini Soup

This Chicken Tortellini Soup will make over your weeknights. This hearty soup combines tender rotisserie chicken, pillowy tortellini and plenty of veggies for a comforting meal that’s quick, healthy and satisfying. We love the convenience of baby spinach and frozen peas, but any chopped green or another legume like no-salt-added white beans or shelled edamame would work well in place of the frozen peas if you prefer.

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Marry Me Chicken Soup

This creamy soup draws inspiration from "marry me" chicken, a dish that features chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. We add to the soup by including zucchini and carrots to create a cozy, warming meal. Precooked chicken saves time and energy, so you can make this cozy soup on a busy weeknight, or any day when it's cold out.

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Easy Slow-Cooker Potato-Leek Soup with Boursin

This creamy slow-cooker leek soup showcases leeks’ mild onion flavor, enhanced by plenty of fresh and dried herbs and with potatoes adding texture and body. Boursin is a soft, spreadable cheese, similar to whipped cream cheese, that comes in a variety of flavors. We like how the garlic-and-herb flavor enhances the overall flavor of the soup, but you can substitute sour cream. To prevent the sour cream from curdling in the hot soup, place in a small bowl and slowly stir in some of the hot broth until the mixture is smooth and creamy-looking before adding to the slow cooker.

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Creamy Garden Tomato & Quinoa Soup

This hearty garden tomato soup is loaded with vegetables. To thicken the soup, we puree it before adding the quinoa. Half-and-half and milk add creaminess and cut the acidity of the tomatoes, adding balance and letting the garden-fresh flavors shine. Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese for dipping.

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Slow-Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup

If you love spinach and artichokes, this is the perfect soup for you. The creamy base is packed with veggies and shredded chicken, which soaks up the broth while adding a boost of protein. Frozen artichoke hearts have less sodium than canned, but canned can be used in their place. Just be sure to give them a good rinse before adding them to the slow cooker.

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup with Ravioli

This soup is delightfully creamy and flavored with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and cheesy ravioli. We use oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to keep prep simple and enhance the flavor of this quick soup. If your sun-dried tomatoes are not oil-packed, soak them in hot water for a few minutes and then proceed with the recipe, using extra-virgin olive oil in place of the oil from the jar.

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This healthy loaded baked potato soup recipe is inspired by the comforting flavor of fully loaded baked potatoes with bacon, Cheddar, sour cream and chives.

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Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

This creamy chicken and mushroom soup is easy to make. The mix of vegetables and thyme adds richness, while the bone-in chicken flavors the broth. If you're in a hurry, you can skip the chicken breasts and add rotisserie chicken at the end instead.

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