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Christmas Soup Recipes

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There's something wonderfully comforting about a pot of soup simmering during the Christmas season. Whether served as a simple Christmas Eve supper, a first course before Christmas dinner, or an easy meal during a busy week of celebrations, these Christmas soup recipes bring warmth and ease to the holiday table.

A bowl of seafood chowder, chesnut soup, and warm Christmas vichyssoise and more for Christmas Soup Recipe ideas.
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Why Soup Is Perfect for Christmas

The holidays are full of joy-but they're also full of activity. Soup offers a welcome pause.

  • Easy to prepare ahead of time
  • Ideal for Christmas Eve traditions
  • Comforting, warm, and seasonal
  • Simple to serve for family dinners or casual gatherings

Whether you're hosting a crowd or keeping things simple, soup fits beautifully into the rhythm of the season.

Christmas Soup Recipes

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Vichyssoise Soup in a White Footed Bowl
Warm Vichyssoise Soup Recipe
This Warm Vichyssoise Soup is a vintage potato soup recipe, much like cream of potato soup. It's a French-inspired creamy and velvety soup that is deliciously special and even elegant. Plus, it can be made in 15 minutes or less.
Warm Vichyssoise Soup
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Vertical view of a bowl of creamy chestnut soup with a silver spoon and linen nearby and a bowl of roasted chestnuts.
Creamy Chestnut Mushroom Soup Recipe
Tis the season for Creamy Chestnut Mushroom Soup. It's also the time of year when I begin dreaming about chestnuts roasting over an open fire.
Creamy Chestnut Mushroom Soup
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Two bowls of French Pea Soup on a white background
French Pea Soup
This French Pea Soup recipe, otherwise known as Potage Saint Germain, is an easy, classic dish, filled with the flavors of fresh peas and mint.
French Pea Soup Recipe
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Top view of Irish Seafood Chowder on a dark brown wooden serving board in a white bowl
Irish Seafood Chowder
Irish Seafood Chowder is scrumptious and filling. It's also common Irish Pub fare. Serve with Soda Bread for a 30-minute authentic meal!
Irish Seafood Chowder
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Side view of Creamy Cauliflower Soup in a White Bowl
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Turmeric and Cumin
This Creamy Cauliflower Soup is a hearty and velvety soup flavored with warm spices of turmeric, cumin, and red pepper flakes. It's an incredibly delicious, bright, and vibrant soup ready in 15 to 20 minutes.
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
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Sweet Potato Soup for Thanksgiving or Tea
Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
This Sweet Potato Soup is an incredibly delicious hearty vegetable soup that's naturally vegan, velvety in texture, and fragrant with herbs and spices. And quick to make in 30 minutes or less.
Sweet Potato Soup
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Side view of Easy Creamy Root Vegetable Soup
Easy Creamy Root Vegetable Soup
This creamy root vegetable soup is perfect for a chilly, winter day. Root vegetables simmer in a fragrant broth before being pureed into a velvety, delicious soup. Ready in 35 minutes or less! 
Creamy Root Vegetable Soup
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Side view of 2 bowls of Potato Leek Soup on a wood sandwich board with fresh thyme leaves.
Potato Leek Soup
Try this easy and delicious potato leek soup that's a bit lighter & healthier. It's ready in 30 minutes for lunch or dinner!
Potato Leek Soup Recipe
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Side view of Butternut Squash Soup with Basil in a white mug
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup, is a silky smooth, almost velvety bowl of deliciousness that's slightly sweet and nutty flavored. It's a perfect soup for the cold and brisk days of autumn and winter.
Butternut Squash Soup
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A close-up of a bowl of creamy pumpkin and carrot soup in a blue and white porcelain bowl. The soup has a smooth, thick texture with a drizzle of cream and a garnish of chopped herbs in the center. A folded beige napkin and utensil are in the background.
Curried Carrot Soup
This easy, warming and comforting Curried Carrot Soup recipe is perfect for meal prep and is the best vegetarian carrot soup recipe.
Curried Carrot Soup Recipe
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Two bowls of creamy carrot apple soup garnished with swirls of Greek yogurt and chopped herbs sit on a wooden cutting board. A sprig of fresh herbs, a striped cloth, and a bowl of red apples are also visible on the board, set against a white wooden background.
Carrot Apple Soup
This Carrot Apple Soup recipe is a favorite cool-weather healthy carrot soup that's creamy, satisfying, and cozy enough to warm your toes on cold days.
Curry Apple soup Recipe
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A bowl of creamy Slow Cooker Potato Soup topped with shredded cheese, bacon bits, chopped chives, and a sprig of thyme, with a spoon and a linen napkin beside it.
Slow Cooker Cream of Potato Soup Recipe
A creamy and comforting Slow Cooker Cream of Potato Soup made with Yukon Gold potatoes, smoky bacon, and simple ingredients. The crock pot makes this recipe effortless - perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends.
Slow Cooker Cream of Potato Soup
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A pot of vibrant vegetable soup brimming with carrots, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and leafy greens. A black ladle rests inside the pot. Nearby, a blue-striped towel adds a touch of color while a block of cheese and fresh herbs enhance the background's enticing aroma.
Vegetable Soup
Discover the perfect vegetable soup recipe that is healthy, comforting, and easy to make. Customize it with your favorite veggies!
Vegetable Soup Recipe
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Chicken and White Bean Soup ladeled into a white bowl and topped with fresh thyme with whole grain bread in the background.
Chicken and White Bean Soup Recipe
This Chicken and White Bean Soup is a comforting, healthy bowl of deliciousness. Simple to make in 30 minutes, it's filled with a handful of wholesome ingredients and tender chicken. It's an easy meal to warm up with on chilly days!
Chicken White Bean Soup Recipe
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A bowl of creamy tomato and white bean soup topped with croutons, kale, and fresh herbs sits alongside slices of rustic bread on a white wooden table. Fresh kale leaves and a striped cloth lie gracefully to the side.
Creamy Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup Recipe
Savor the flavors of this creamy Tuscan white bean kale soup. A healthy, delicious one pot soup recipe perfect for any season!
Creamy Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup
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Two bowls of spicy white bean stew garnished with crumbled cheese and fresh parsley. A wooden board with more fresh parsley is visible in the background on a white marble surface.
Spicy White Bean Soup with Kale Recipe
This White Bean Stew with Kale is a spicy and hearty bowl of healthy, creamy comfort food, ready in about 20 minutes. With a vibrant blend of herbs and spices, much like Harissa, often found in Tunisian cuisine.
White Bean Soup with Kale
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Serving of curry lentil soup in a white bowl garnished with fresh parsley and swirls of coconut milk with a spoon nearby.
Curry Lentil Soup Recipe
Curry Lentil Soup is naturally vegan, packed with curry flavors, turmeric, and ginger, and is utterly delicious. Simple to make in 30 minutes or less, it's a must cook for soup season!
Curry Lentil Soup
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Side view of Hungarian Mushroom Soup with slices of crusty bread
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
This Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a creamy, warm and satisfying meal. It's a delicious bowl of comfort with incredible earthy flavor. An easy to make soup you'll love on chilly days.
Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Christmas Eve Soup Traditions

For many families, soup is a cherished Christmas Eve tradition-simple, comforting, and meant to be shared. Paired with crusty bread, a fresh salad, or a small dessert, soup becomes a meaningful part of the celebration without requiring hours in the kitchen.

From creamy classics to hearty vegetable and bean soups, these recipes are perfect for gathering around the table on one of the coziest nights of the year.

Make-Ahead Tips for Christmas Entertaining

One of the best things about serving soup at Christmas is how well it fits into a busy schedule.

  • Most soups can be made 1-2 days ahead
  • Flavors often improve overnight
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving
  • Add fresh herbs, cream, or garnishes just before serving

This makes soup an ideal choice for stress-free holiday entertaining.

Serving Ideas for Christmas Soup

Turn soup into a complete and festive meal with a few simple additions:

Soup can be as simple or as special as you wish-perfectly suited to the season.

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Stephanie Wilson

Cookbook Author, Food Writer, and Chef

Stephanie Wilson is the founder of 31Daily.com, where she shares seasonal recipes, weekly meal plans, and teatime favorites to help readers gather around the table with joy. A certified private chef, cookbook author, and longtime event planner, she brings over 20 years of experience in catering, food writing, and media production—including network television work as a producer, director, and writer. Her work has been featured by Today.com, The Kitchn, Parade, and more.

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