7 Cosy Autumn Soup Recipes from Our French Kitchen

Seven organic soups for the first cool evenings

I grew up in the Gers region of south-western France, where my grandmother made soup every evening. My grandfather brought vegetables in from the garden, and she cooked them. I learned early that a simple bowl of vegetables could be one of the most precious moments of the day.

That is still how we think about soup today at Karine & Jeff: a way to follow the seasons and bring everyone to the table.

Autumn begins with squash in shades of gold, then moves into lentils, beans, and vegetables slowly cooked until their flavours come together. Some soups are smooth and comforting; others keep their vegetables and legumes in generous pieces and become dinner in their own right.

These seven autumn soup recipes capture a different side of the season. Each is made with carefully selected, certified organic ingredients. Some stay close to our French roots; others carry flavours from our travels.

1. Red Kuri Squash Velouté: The Golden Sweetness of Red Kuri Squash

Red kuri squash and carrots give this velouté its deep colour and velvety texture. Onion, bay leaf, and rosemary complement their natural sweetness without overpowering it.

This is the bowl for the first cool days: simple, bright, and softly aromatic.

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2. Squash & Mushroom Soup: The Earthy Depth of Mushrooms

Here, red kuri squash meets mushrooms, tarragon, and black pepper. The texture remains silky and the gentle sweetness of the squash stays present, while the mushrooms add a deeper, earthier note.

Quiet and comforting, it has just enough character for an autumn evening.

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3. Lentil & Turmeric Soup: The Depth of Green Lentils from Gascony

Green lentils from Gascony give this soup its depth. Carrots and butternut squash round it out, while chives and turmeric add a herbal, gently spiced note.

Its texture is smooth, yet it has the depth and substance of a meal.

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4. Pistou Soup: The Bowl That Feels Like Coming Home

White beans, potatoes, courgettes, green beans, leeks, and tomatoes: here, every vegetable remains visible. Basil, garlic, and olive oil bring everything together and give this soup its instantly recognisable fragrance.

Substantial enough to be dinner, our Pistou Soup belongs to that beautiful moment between late summer and the first cool evenings.

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5. Lentil & Kale Minestrone: Dinner Is Already in the Bowl

The recipe begins with green lentils, plenty of kale, parsnips, onions, and leeks. Coconut milk, coriander, and turmeric then take this chunky soup in an unexpected direction.

Hearty and full of texture, Lentil & Kale Minestrone is already a meal.

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6. Chickpea and Vegetable Soup: The Brightness of the Mediterranean

Chickpeas meet red peppers, courgettes, tomatoes, onion, and celery. Coriander, lemon, and cumin give the recipe lift, while a touch of apricot brings a gently fruity note.

It carries the brightness of late summer into a colourful autumn bowl with real depth and character.

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7. Sweet Potato Minestrone: A Harvest Bowl with Real Substance

Sweet potato, kidney beans, chickpeas, and vegetables give this minestrone its texture and substance. Spices and a touch of sheep’s milk cream round everything out and bring a distinctive depth.

It is the heartiest soup in this selection, the one to choose when soup takes centre stage.

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One Season, Seven Ways to Come to the Table

An autumn soup can be golden and velvety, earthy and deeply comforting, fragrant with basil, or built around lentils and beans. These seven recipes let you choose the bowl that fits the evening: silky or hearty, rooted in France or inspired by elsewhere.

And when time is short, all the cooking is already in the jar. All that remains is to warm it, serve it, and choose who will share the meal with you.

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Prep time: approximately 2 minutes per jar
Serves: approximately 2 people per jar, depending on the recipe and jar size