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title: "Meatless Friday: Three Hearty Soups for Autumn"
description: As the evenings get chillier, it's a great time to put soup on your Meatless Friday menu plan. Download printable recipes for these three favorites.
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# Meatless Friday: Three Hearty Soups for Autumn

Oct 3, 2025 7:00:00 AM  |  by [Barb Szyszkiewicz](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/barb-szyszkiewicz-ofs)

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*As the evenings get chillier, it's a great time to put soup on your Meatless Friday menu plan. Download printable recipes for these three favorites.*

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Soup is an excellent choice for dinner or lunch. It's one of the easiest dishes to make exactly the way your family likes it, or to modify based on the ingredients you already have on hand. Try these favorites from our recipe archives:

## [Slow Cooker Lentil Soup](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-slow-cooker-lentil-soup)

*Alex Resch’s [slow cooker lentil soup](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-slow-cooker-lentil-soup) has just 7 ingredients and comes together quickly for a warm and comforting dinner. Get this started early in the day and dinner is ready when you are!*

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## [Escarole and Beans](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-escarole-and-beans)

*[This meal](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-escarole-and-beans) takes less than 30 minutes to make, including the time to chop and clean the greens, and it's economical too! I like to serve it with hearty bread or rolls and some Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Leftovers heat well in the microwave, though you might want to add a little extra liquid as the broth will thicken up.*

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* [![Download printable recipe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/interactive-190790512428.png) ](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKV%2FIaCWIceyBQd9ufObIPUM7fgdaY1Qo%2BIFZq0BKtETuaOJKmnjkn1t3EFqhKFLsLm%2BpSiag2jq4wYaHi5fAu4A4xax30Lhs0x50zPalE9PHgYCwVFsEaw2uJicbpSQrK2%2F%2FqsBOJscyu1NoKYeioryLDUaZ8dk443pewEfzsmrIBLoKJOWUGwNgRrfu8BiqgKS2NUN7lNsp3G1PwLe0AISoP2snA5IN8v6ZGlbDG8JUBDgkEtSfTfy6HmlzgL34EmJ7Vb2rWkg0J6S%2FPRwYlkXWZbm38%3D&webInteractiveContentId=190790512428&portalId=275132) *

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## [Homemade Tortilla Soup](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-homemade-tortilla-soup)

*Sarah Pedrozo shares a filling [tortilla soup](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-homemade-tortilla-soup) that’s tasty and easy to whip up on a cold night. All you need are some ingredients from the pantry!*

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Images: (from top) Canva; copyright 2025 Alex Resch, all rights reserved; copyright 2025 Barb Szyszkiewicz, all rights reserved; copyright 2025 Sarah Pedrozo, all rights reserved.

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