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Hats and gloves are coming out of storage closets, and stores are selling bundles of firewood. No denying it, autumn is here in full force.

And as the mercury on the thermometer dips, there’s no better way to warm up your body and your soul than with hot, delicious soup from Panera Bread.

Two newcomers are joining Panera’s all-star soup lineup.

Rustic Baked Potato Soup is guaranteed to chase away the seasonal chill. Don’t let the name fool you, this dreamy soup is as much about the cheese as the potatoes. A smooth Monterey Jack sauce hosts chunks of potatoes, bacon, and chives, and is topped with melty asiago cheese. Served in Panera’s famous bread bowl, it makes for a hearty winter meal in itself. Or pair a cup with your favorite soup or sandwich as a Pick Two.

Also making its menu debut this season is Hearty Fireside Chili. Made with beef, kidney beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chile peppers, it’s simmered to perfection with a blend of chiles and cilantro that brings just the right amount of heat to thaw the cold-weather blues. Try it as a Pick Two with Panera’s all new Kickin’ Grilled Cheese as a tasty twist on the classic combination.

Autumn Squash Soup is also returning to the Panera menu board. While it’s vegetarian-friendly, even the most die-hard carnivore can appreciate this wintertime favorite that incorporates so many of the season's most beloved harvest bounties. Smooth and creamy, this soup sees butternut squash and pumpkin simmered in a veggie broth with honey, apple juice, cinnamon, and curry and finished with sweet cream and roasted pumpkin seeds. Dipping a baguette into a bowl is pure perfection — or try it as a great Pick Two partner with Panera’s Fuji Apple Chicken Salad.

Also new and soup-adjacent? Panera’s decadent Mac & Cheese — shell pasta in a rich blend of cheeses — is now available with the ultimate meaty upgrade, applewood smoked bacon.

Classics Are Here To Stay 

If all these new options have your head swimming in soup, never fear, your tried-and-true faves aren’t going anywhere. Yes, that includes Panera’s legendary Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Turns out, you're not the only one who adores that savory blend of broccoli and carrots in a velvety smooth cheese sauce; Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the top soup choice at Panera in 49 out of 50 states.

The lone holdout was Minnesota, where Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup reigns supreme. Made with diced chicken, long-grain and wild rice, celery, onion, and carrots, it makes a compelling case for the title.

Of course, there’s always an argument to be made for Panera’s Homestyle Chicken Noodle, with tender white-meat chicken and curly egg noodles, or the Bistro French Onion Soup, topped with cheese and sea salt croutons. And there’s a reason Creamy Tomato Soup, made with vine-ripened pear tomatoes and fresh cream, is a classic.

Really, the only bad thing about Panera’s soup lineup is figuring out which variety you want today!