60 Christmas soup recipes (2024)

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Blitz up a comforting bowl of Christmas soup using seasonal winter veg such as celeriac, chestnuts and parsnips, perfect for starters or light meals.

Try these Christmas soup recipes, then check out more Christmas starters and hearty winter soup recipes.

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  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.33 ratings

    Rustle up this healthy vegan celeriac and hazelnut soup as a starter on Christmas Day. Truffle oil adds a bit of luxury, or leave it out for a simple supper on a winter's night

  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.1329 ratings

    A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

  • Cheesy cauliflower flask soup

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Keep warm with our hearty cauliflower soup that can be decanted into a flask for a car or train journey. Top with the croutons before serving

  • A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.90 ratings

    When it's cold outside, treat yourself to a healthy homemade vegetable soup, packed with immunity-supporting vitamin C and four of your 5-a-day

  • Celeriac soup

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Let this hearty celeriac soup warm you up on cold days. Top with our hazelnut crumble for added crunch and serve for lunch or as a starter to a winter menu

  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.41 ratings

    This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup - a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.48 ratings

    Create a batch of creamy parsnip and carrot soup for a warming lunch or supper. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers you have for busy days

  • Curried swede soup

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.12 ratings

    Serve a big bowl of our curried swede soup with cheese and mango chutney toasties for the ultimate comfort food dish. It's a great meal for the winter months

  • Curried turkey noodle soup

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.19 ratings

    Turkey isn't just for Christmas. Packed with protein, vitamins and lean too, it makes a great substitute for that other white meat

  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.10 ratings

    Make Tom Kerridge's version of French onion soup. Use any cheese you have in the fridge for the toasts – a crumbly goat's cheese works well

  • Butternut squash and sweet potato soup

    A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.37 ratings

    Roast your vegetables in honey before blitzing into this velvety smooth, spiced soup - served with garlic and lemon ciabatta slices for dipping

  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.181 ratings

    Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto – perfect for the depths of winter.

  • Butternut squash soup

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.687 ratings

    Come in from the cold to a comforting bowl of autumnal squash soup. Adding a hint of chilli gives it a warming kick whilst crème fraîche makes it creamier

  • Chicken noodle soup

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.776 ratings

    Mary Cadogan's aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter's evening - it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.

  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.47 ratings

    Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter

  • Mulligatawny soup

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.14 ratings

    Cook a batch of mulligatawny soup, packed with veg and rice and gently spiced with curry powder and spices. Top with coriander and yogurt

  • Boxing Day soup

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.11 ratings

    Use up your leftover Christmas Day vegetables to make this healthy, comforting winter soup. It's a great way to get a bit of goodness after all the festive excess

  • Silky celeriac soup with smoked haddock

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.13 ratings

    A twist on celery soup. Leave out the haddock if you like (it's just flaked over the top)

  • Creamy carrot soup

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.10 ratings

    Make a comforting starter or lunch in no time with our easy creamy carrot soup, topped with garlicky seeded croutons. Quick and simple, it takes just 30 minutes to make

  • Honeyed carrot soup

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.169 ratings

    Kids love this rich, warming soup but it's sophisticated enough for adults, too

  • Borsch

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.5 ratings

    Make a warming bowl of borsch (also known as borscht or borshch) with this simple and comforting recipe. Serve this hearty soup with a dollop of soured cream and a chunk of crusty bread

  • A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.25 ratings

    A luxurious seafood soup that is rich in flavour, perfect for formal entertaining and low in calories too

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60 Christmas soup recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to soup? ›

7 Tips for Successful Soup Making
  • Use a Sturdy Pot. It is worth investing in a heavy pot with a thick bottom to use for making soup. ...
  • Sauté the Aromatics. ...
  • Start with Good Broth. ...
  • Cut Vegetables to the Right Size. ...
  • Stagger the Addition of Vegetables. ...
  • Keep Liquid at a Simmer. ...
  • Season Just Before Serving.
Oct 9, 2022

What are the three of your 5 a day soups? ›

  • Roast baby tomatoes & chickpeas with bay and garlic. ...
  • Cajun chicken with mango & quinoa. ...
  • Piri piri veggie traybake. ...
  • King prawn, fennel & butter bean stew. ...
  • Carrot & lentil soup with zaatar, toasted flatbreads and chilli oil. ...
  • Tuscan-style cannellini bean & vegetable soup. ...
  • Roasted tomato & squash soup.

How much soup do I need for 70? ›

This would depend upon the size of your pot but a good measure would be 2-3 cups of soup per person. With this in mind, you would need about 210 cups of soup. Or 52 quarts of soup. If you have an 8 quart cooking pot, you would have to make 6-7 pots of soup.

What are the five types of soups? ›

Types of Soup Classifications
  • Broth soups.
  • Consommes.
  • Cream Soups.
  • Veloute-based soups.
  • Puree soups.
  • Bisques.
  • Chowders.
Apr 24, 2012

What gives soup the best flavor? ›

Herbs and spices add aroma, flavor, and intensity to soup broth. "Use fresh or dried basil in tomato-based recipes or fresh parsley to add freshness to clear broth soups," says Sofia Norton, RD. You can also go with more heat and spices.

What is the most important ingredient in soup? ›

For clear, brothy soups, stock is your most important ingredient. If you want to make a good soup, you need to use an excellently flavored stock — otherwise, the entire pot could be tasteless.

What is the best soup to eat everyday? ›

Here are 7 healthy soups to fit your diet.
  1. Vegetable Soup. Vegetable soup is one of the best soups to eat. ...
  2. Tomato Soup. Tomato soup is a favorite low calorie and low fat food. ...
  3. Minestrone. Minestrone is very low in carbohydrates and calories. ...
  4. Black Bean Soup. ...
  5. Chicken and Vegetable Soup. ...
  6. Miso Soup. ...
  7. Turkey Soup.

Can you lose weight with eating a bowl of soup daily? ›

Regularly consuming soup has been linked to a lower body weight. However, there's insufficient research on the benefits of soup diets for weight loss. Still, due to the low calorie nature of these eating plans, you'll likely lose some weight in the short term.

Can you just eat soup everyday? ›

What Experts Say. "The concept of eating soup to lose weight has spanned decades, but experts say an all-soup diet lacks nutrients and is not sustainable. They do agree it can be smart to eat vegetable-packed soups for some meals, though, as these are filling, nutrient-dense, and low in calories."

How much soup to make for 50 people? ›

How Much Food to Serve at a Party
FOODSERVE 25SERVE 50
Meats
Soup5 quarts2–1/2 gallons
Side Dishes
Baked beans5 quarts2–1/2 gallons
35 more rows
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Is 1 cup of soup enough? ›

The average soup serving as a side dish is between 3/4 and 1 cup. When the soup is served as the main course, plan on about 1 1/2 cups per person.

How many people can 1 can of soup feed? ›

A 14.5-ounce can of ready-to-heat-and-serve soup makes 2 servings (1 cup each). If you choose a soup that is broth- or tomato-based and has no more than 5 grams of fat per cup, you'll consume only about 250 calories -- even if you eat the entire can yourself.

What is the number one soup in the world? ›

According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.

What is the national soup of the USA? ›

Then there are the soups that are considered national soups. In the U.S., gumbo is the top national soup, a thick spicy soup from Louisiana. Clam chowder is another. France is into soup in a major way.

What is the oldest type of soup? ›

The world's oldest recipe for soup is approximately 6000 years old. It apparently calls for hippopotamus, sparrows, vegetables, lentils and spices.

What not to do when making soup? ›

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking Soup
  1. Boiling instead of simmering. You want a small bubble or two to rise to the surface of the liquid every few seconds. ...
  2. Not using enough salt. ...
  3. Ignoring water. ...
  4. Overcooking the vegetables. ...
  5. Adding tomatoes at the beginning. ...
  6. Neglecting to garnish. ...
  7. Not trying a pressure cooker.
Nov 19, 2014

What are 2 principles of soup making? ›

The document provides 5 basic principles of preparing soup: 1) Starting with cold water. 2) Cutting vegetables to an appropriate size. 3) Selecting a protein such as beef, chicken, pork, or fish. 4) Simmering the soup for 4 hours.

What are three qualities of a good soup? ›

A soup's quality is determined by its flavor, appearance and texture. A good soup should be full-flavored, with no off or sour tastes. Flavors from each of the soup's ingre- dients should blend and complement, with no one flavor overpowering another.

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