Warm, comforting soups are the perfect way to start your Christmas dinner. Whether you’re looking for creamy, hearty, or light broths, these 10 Christmas soup recipes bring flavor, warmth, and holiday cheer to your table. Each recipe includes a description, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions.
1. Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
A velvety, slightly sweet soup made from roasted butternut squash—perfect for a cozy Christmas evening.
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Toss squash, garlic, and onion with oil; roast at 200°C (400°F) for 35 minutes.
- Transfer to a pot, add broth, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Blend until smooth.
- Stir in cream and season.
2. Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Christmas Soup
A rich blend of chicken, mushrooms, and herbs—comforting and festive.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream
- Butter, thyme, salt & pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onions and mushrooms in butter.
- Add chicken and broth; simmer 15 minutes.
- Stir in cream and thyme.
3. Holiday Tomato Basil Soup
Classic tomato soup elevated with fresh basil—bright red and perfect for Christmas colors.
Ingredients
- 6 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups broth
- Handful fresh basil
- Olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic.
- Add tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.
- Pour in broth and simmer.
- Blend and add basil.
4. Christmas Corn Chowder
Creamy, sweet, hearty, and filled with festive flavors—great as a holiday starter.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet corn
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion
- 3 cups milk or cream
- 1 cup broth
- Butter, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onions in butter.
- Add potatoes, corn, and broth; cook 15 minutes.
- Add milk and simmer until thick.
5. Carrot Ginger Soup
A bright orange, warm, slightly spicy soup that brings color and flavor to Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
- 5 carrots, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 onion
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Cream (optional)
- Salt, pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onions and ginger.
- Add carrots and broth; cook 15–20 minutes.
- Blend until smooth.
6. Potato Leek Soup
A classic creamy winter soup—hearty, simple, and perfect for holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream
- Butter, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Sauté leeks in butter.
- Add potatoes and broth; simmer 20 minutes.
- Blend and stir in cream.
7. Christmas Seafood Chowder
A rich, luxurious chowder loaded with shrimp, white fish, and potatoes—a festive seafood treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shrimp
- 2 cups white fish, cubed
- 2 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 cups broth
- 1 cup cream
- Butter, garlic, thyme
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in butter.
- Add potatoes and broth; cook 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp and fish; simmer until cooked.
- Stir in cream and thyme.
8. Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A cheesy, comforting soup that pairs perfectly with Christmas bread or rolls.
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 onion
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- Butter, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onions.
- Add broccoli and broth; simmer until soft.
- Add milk and cheese; melt fully.
9. Christmas Lentil Soup
Warm, earthy, and nourishing—this soup is perfect for cozy Christmas nights.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 3 cups broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onions and carrots.
- Add lentils and broth.
- Simmer 25–30 minutes.
- Season with cumin and pepper.
10. Holiday Pumpkin Soup
Smooth, luxurious pumpkin soup flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg—holiday magic in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pumpkin purée
- 1 onion
- 3 cups broth
- 1 cup cream
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, salt
Instructions
- Sauté onions.
- Add pumpkin and broth; simmer 10 minutes.
- Blend and stir in cream and spices.