8 hearty noodle soup recipes for autumn

The chill of the autumn season is slowly settling in as the last quarter of the year approaches. As we say goodbye to summer, we say hello to the awesome sights, sounds, and flavors of autumn. To help you get warmed during the upcoming season, here are 8 hearty noodle soup recipes.

1.) Chunky chicken noodle soup

There's nothing as classic or as comforting as chicken noodle soup. This recipe fromHealth.com is only 204 calories per serving and is comforting, too. While soup in general has high sodium content, you can adjust the salt to your preference.

2.) Chicken and dumpling soup with quinoa

If you're looking for a variant of the old classic chicken soup, try this recipe from Food Network. The soup comes with savory and pillowy whole-wheat dumplings and is high in fiber because of quinoa. It is recommended to use black or red quinoa as it is reportedly sturdier in the soup than its white counterpart.

3.) Moroccan chicken & sweet potato soup

If you're looking to put more flavor to your chicken soup then try this recipe with a Moroccan twist from Eating Well. It is made up of a mix of flavors including cayenne pepper, cumin, sweet potatoes, cinnamon and hot chili pepper paste harissa. To make the soup healthier, instead of using store-bought ones, you can make your own stock flavor using simmered chicken breasts.

4.) Dad's creamy cauliflower soup

This recipe is as easy as it sounds as it only requires five ingredients, according to Skinny Taste. This warm and light delicious soup recipe is only 80 calories per serving. The five ingredients you'll need are cauliflower, onions, chicken broth, butter and flour and since it only requires so little, the soup can be made ready in a few minutes. It's perfect for a quick pick-me-up or as a starter for any meal.

5.) Crock pot picante chicken and black bean soup

This one's a slow cooker recipe that's easy to make and requires no pre-cooking. This one is another recipe from Skinny Taste and is a bit spicy so it can thoroughly warm you up and your taste buds. 

6.) Loaded mashed potato soup

If you love mashed potato, then you'll love it in soup form. This recipe from My Recipes is incredibly easy and can be done by anyone with minimal cooking skills. If you're not adept with kitchen knives, you can buy pre-chopped ingredients or use kitchen shears to cut your greens.

7.) Mom's French onion soup

This recipe from Spark People is simple and easy to make. This is a well-loved classic recipe that is a sure hit for anyone. Each serving is only 240 calories.

8.) Golden autumn soup

If you want to literally incorporate the flavors of fall in your soup, this recipe from Best Health Magazine does the trick. Its golden color comes from carrots and sweet potatoes.