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 5.34 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 5.1331 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 5.50 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 4.5 out of 5.13 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

  • French onion soup

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.163 ratings

    Our French onion soup is deliciously rich and easy to make at home. This savoury soup is perfect for using up a garden glut and great for dinner parties

  • 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 5.777 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

How much soup do I need for 50 people? ›

How Much Food to Serve at a Party
FOODSERVE 25SERVE 50
Meats
Pickles1/2 quart1 quart
Rolls (2 rolls/person)50100
Soup5 quarts2–1/2 gallons
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May 23, 2024

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 to serve with soup at a party? ›

18 Perfect Side Dishes for Soup
  • 01 of 18. Grilled Cheese Sandwich. ...
  • 02 of 18. Potato and Green Bean Salad. ...
  • 03 of 18. Pear Salad With Walnuts and Gorgonzola. ...
  • 04 of 18. Fried Paneer Cheese Pakora. ...
  • 05 of 18. Wilted Spinach Salad With Bacon. ...
  • 06 of 18. Baked Stuffed Potatoes. ...
  • 07 of 18. Baked Cheese and Veggie Quesadillas. ...
  • 08 of 18.
Feb 8, 2024

What to eat with soup instead of bread? ›

22 Healthy Sides to Pair with a Bowl of Soup
  • 01 of 22. Kale Salad with Balsamic & Parmesan. ...
  • 02 of 22. Pear & Camembert Crostini. ...
  • 03 of 22. Basic Green Salad with Vinaigrette. ...
  • 04 of 22. Pea, Pancetta & Tarragon Crostini. ...
  • 05 of 22. Apple & Cheddar Side Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette. ...
  • 06 of 22. ...
  • 07 of 22. ...
  • 08 of 22.
Mar 4, 2021

How much food for 60 people? ›

Each adult will consume 1 pound of food total; children, about 1/2 pound. The more options you have, the less you need of each; decrease the main course portion sizes by 1 to 2 ounces if served on a buffet. Guests will always eat — and drink — more at night than during the day.

What to feed 50 people? ›

19 Ideas For Easy Meals For Large Groups
  • Taco Bar.
  • Meatballs.
  • Butter Chicken.
  • Lasagna.
  • Chili.
  • Homemade Pizza.
  • Baked Pasta.
  • Skewers.
Apr 4, 2023

How to set up a soup buffet? ›

Nothing beats a savory, simmering soup on a cold, wet day. Set up this make-ahead soup buffet with lots of ladles, napkins, spoons, and small, sturdy plates. Baskets of bread or mugs filled with breadsticks make wonderful centerpieces and are a nice chewy or crunchy accompaniment.

How do you serve soup to a large crowd? ›

Put a ladle or big spoon in each soup so people don't cross-contaminate. Set out a big stack of bowls. Use disposable bowls if you don't have 20 bowls (I certainly don't have 20 bowls!) —just make sure the disposable bowls are strong enough to hold hot soup.

What are the rules for soup party? ›

A good rule of thumb is to have each guest make one quart of soup per each attendee. For example, if six people total attend, each guest (including you) should make six quarts of soup—one to sample the night of the party, and five quarts to give away (you won't go home with a quart of your own soup).

Is it impolite to dip bread in soup? ›

The correct way to eat soup at formal gatherings dictates that you should never dip your bread into your soup. Proper soup etiquette for bread is to sip your soup from your spoon, place your spoon on your plate, and then use the same hand you use for your spoon to pick up your bread and take a bite.

What drink goes well with soup? ›

“Tannin in wine is a good start. Farmhouse cider, too. Some spirits can also match, but anything with overt alcohol can overwhelm soups. “I find that orange wines – white wines made like red wines – work very well, too.

What is a good side for soup? ›

25 Sides for Soup
  • 01 of 25. Simple Roasted Butternut Squash. View Recipe. ...
  • 02 of 25. Low-Carb Zucchini Pasta. View Recipe. ...
  • 03 of 25. Fried Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • 04 of 25. Roasted Green Beans. ...
  • 05 of 25. Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe. ...
  • 06 of 25. Butter-Roasted Cauliflower. ...
  • 07 of 25. Buttered Biscuits. ...
  • 08 of 25. Quick and Easy Grilled Potatoes.
Dec 2, 2020

How much food do I need for 50 guests? ›

On average, plan for each adult to consume about 1 pound of food total (not including dessert). Count on children to consume about a ½ pound. Remember; the more options you have, the less you need of each.

How many servings of soup per person? ›

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 much does 32 oz of soup feed? ›

Double is about 32 oz., and will be 2 nice sized servings. Single Size is about 16 oz, and is one serving. Small is about 8 oz. and is one serving.

How many people will 2 quarts of soup feed? ›

A: Two quarts equals 8 cups. So, if your soup serving size is one cup, you'd get 8 servings. If you ladle about 1-1/3 cups of soup, you'd get about 6 servings.

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