Fall Soups make cold evenings easier with warm, hearty bowls that feel simple to choose and satisfying to serve. Chili Recipes bring bold flavor and filling comfort, whether you want beef, chicken, or vegetarian options that work for real weeknights. Comfort Food keeps dinner cozy, family-friendly, and stress-free when you need something everyone will enjoy.
Seasonal Produce adds pumpkin, butternut squash, sweet potato, and root vegetables that give every bowl a rich autumn flavor without overcomplicating the meal. Cooking Method helps you find the smoothest path to dinner with slow cooker, Instant Pot, and stovetop ideas that are easy to prep and perfect for busy fall days.
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
2 Tbsp butter, 1 small yellow onion, 1 jalapeno pepper, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 Tbsp tomato paste, 1 15oz can of corn-drained, ⅓ cup cream cheese, 1 10oz can of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies-undrained, 1 15oz can black beans-drained, 5 cups chicken broth, 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 pinch of cayenne pepper, 1 Tsp cumin, 1 Tsp hot sauce, 1 oz packet of taco seasoning, 1 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to crockpot except shredded cheese and cream cheese 2. Cook on low for 6 hours
- Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks
- Turn off heat- add the chicken back to the crockpot and mix with cheese and cream cheese
One Pot Lasagna Soup
1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 Tsp minced garlic, 1 pound mild Italian sausage, 32 oz chicken stock, 30 oz petit diced tomatoes-undrained, 6 oz can tomato paste, 1 Tsp ground oregano, ½ Tsp italian seasoning, 2 Tbsp free chopped basil, 8 uncooked lasagna noodles-broken into bite – size, ½ cup parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in large pot- add onion and garlic for 2-3 mins. Stir in the sausage, break it down into small pieces, and cook until browned.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, italian seasonings and chicken stock to a light boil. Add noodles and cook for 8-10 additional minutes.
- Throw in mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese and stir. Garnish with more basil or ricotta cheese!
Crockpot Chili
1.5 pounds ground beef, ¾ cup chopped yellow onion, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 30 oz dark red kidney beans-drained, 30 oz tomato sauce, 4 oz green chilies, 20 oz Rotel, ½ Tsp cumin, ½ Tsp ground mustard powder, 3 large garlic cloves, ½ Tsp black pepper, ½ Tsp cayenne pepper, 1 Tbsp chili powder, ½ Tsp dried basil leaves, ½ Tsp salt
Instructions:
- Add olive oil, chopped onions and beef into a frying pan. Brown meat and soften onion-put aside.
- Mix chili powder, cumin, mustard powder, basil, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt. Add all ingredients to crockpot and stir.
- Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours. Make sure to stir every 30 minutes. Garnish with cheese or green onions!
About the author:
Brittany has been a PCS Mentor with Milhousing Network for over 2 years, and loves being able to help other military families! Her husband is active duty in the Army, and their family recently purchased their first home in Maryland. Their first duty station was in San Antonio, and she loves the city!
