Best 14 Christmas Soup Recipes

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As the winter season approaches and the air turns crisp, there's nothing quite like gathering around a warm bowl of Christmas soup with loved ones. The perfect Christmas soup should encapsulate the flavors and spirit of the holiday season, offering a delightful blend of textures, colors, and aromas. Whether you prefer a hearty and savory dish or a creamy and comforting one, this article will guide you through creating the best Christmas soup that will warm your heart and fill your home with festive cheer.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

SLOVAK CHRISTMAS EVE MUSHROOM SOUP



Slovak Christmas Eve Mushroom Soup image

This was passed down from generation to generation. I don't have a recipe for this soup, but I will try to esitmate the portions. It is a sour soup but it is delicious. People either love it or not. My neice never liked it and now she loves it, can't wait till Christmas Eve. My grandmother used to use mushrooms my grandfather and dad would pick up in the woods. I believe they called them sheephead. My grandmother would then clean them and hang them to dry. We can't find the mushrooms for sale and are afraid to go and look for them in the woods. We don't know the good from the bad.

Provided by Jane from Ohio

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -2 lb onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups butter, divided (May need a little more)
2 lbs mushrooms, finely chopped (we use white mushrooms)
1 quart water
10 (7 1/2 ounce) cans sauerkraut juice
1/4 cup flour

Steps:

  • Saute chopped onions in 1 cup butter until golden brown.
  • Add finely chopped mushrooms to onions, and cook until mushrooms are done.
  • Add water and cans of sauerkraut juice, bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 1/2 hour.
  • In a small sauce pan brown remaining 1/4 cup butter, adding flour to make a roux.
  • Slowly add some soup juice (about 2 cups) to the roux, stirring to blend.
  • Add roux to soup and cook another 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Serve.

SLOVAK SAUERKRAUT CHRISTMAS SOUP



Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup image

This is a very special Slovak Christmas soup made with sausage, ham and sauerkraut. I have made it for many foreigners and they were always amazed.

Provided by zizala

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (32 ounce) package sauerkraut, chopped
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
6 black peppercorns
4 bay leaves
salt to taste
2 cups dried forest mushroom blend
¾ pound Hungarian style dry paprika sausage
¾ pound smoked ham
¾ cup chopped pitted prunes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1 cup water
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Place the sauerkraut, chicken broth, peppercorns, bay leaves, salt and mushrooms into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add the sausage and whole piece of ham. Let it simmer over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours. Add the prunes after the first hour.
  • Remove the meat from the soup, and set aside. Remove bay leaves, and discard.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and fry until clear. Sprinkle the flour and paprika over the onion; cook and stir for a minute. Gradually stir in the water with a fork so that no lumps form. Bring to a boil, and allow to thicken. Pour into the soup pot. Cube the sausage and ham, and stir into the soup. Bring to a boil, and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • To serve, ladle into bowls, and top with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1325.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SLOVAK CHRISTMAS MUSHROOM SOUP



Slovak Christmas Mushroom Soup image

This is a family tradition to be made on Christmas Eve. If you love sauerkraut, you'll love this soup. Tart and delicious. Simple to make and smells heavenly. It can be very hard to find cans of straight sauerkraut juice, which is probably why it's such a coveted recipe and we only get it once a year. (if we're lucky enough to find the juice) This soup is supposed to bring you good luck for the upcoming new year! Happy cooking! *note: this is a handed down recipe and therefore I don't always have exact measurements, what is listed below is how my aunt and I made the recipe*

Provided by ClickandCookRecipes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (4 ounce) package dried oyster mushrooms
1 (4 ounce) package dried shiitake mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) package white button mushrooms
7 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut juice (more or less depending on how tart you want the soup)
2 cups water (or to taste)
1 (12 ounce) box tiny noodles (ex. Pastina or Acini di pepe)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour

Steps:

  • Directions:.
  • Remove dried mushrooms from packages and soak in water to re-hydrate.
  • Wash button mushrooms and coarsely chop. Do the same with the re-hydrated mushrooms.
  • Pour the kraut juice and water into a large pot. Add mushrooms. Bring to a boil and simmer for a minimum of two hours. (you can go longer)
  • Cook pasta till al-dente and set aside.
  • Once the soup has simmered for at least two hours, make the roux. Melt the butter in a small skillet. Add the flour. Cook until the flour has thickened and you have a nice blond-like color. Add the roux to the soup.
  • You're done!
  • How to serve:.
  • Have pasta in one bowl and soup in another. Scoop some noodles into your bowl and add the broth on top. Oh, heaven in a bowl. Wishing you years of good luck! :).

CHRISTMAS SOUP



Christmas Soup image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 6h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound kielbasa, sliced 1/4-inch thick on bias
Vegetable oil, as needed
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound red kidney beans, soaked at least 4 hours and up to overnight
2 quarts chicken broth
1 pound red bliss potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 ounces fresh kale, approximately 4 handfuls
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the kielbasa into a 7-quart Dutch oven and set over medium-low heat. Cook until the kielbasa has browned well and rendered its fat, approximately 15 minutes. If you do not have at least 2 teaspoons of fat, add enough vegetable oil to make 2 teaspoons. Remove the kielbasa from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from burning. Add the beans and the chicken broth and cook, covered, for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, add the potatoes, cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Wash, rinse and trim the kale and tear into bite size pieces. Add the kale to the pot, cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes or just until it is tender, but not mushy.
  • Add the red wine vinegar and black pepper and stir to combine. Evenly distribute the kielbasa between 8 soup bowls. Laddle the soup into bowls and serve.

CHRISTMAS TORTELLINI SOUP



Christmas Tortellini Soup image

To warm up, try this recipe for a delicious Christmas soup. It is so easy to make and will make be a hit with friends and family.-Taste of Home Cooking School, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
9 ounces cheese tortellini
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
8 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add pancetta. Cook until crisp. Add chopped onions; cook 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add chicken broth and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Add cooked tortellini to soup mixture. Stir in crushed tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes longer. Add spinach; cook until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOVAK CHRISTMAS SOUP (KOSARE JUCHA)



Slovak Christmas Soup (Kosare Jucha) image

This is our traditional Christmas eve meal that my Grandmother serves each year. It is best when boiled, cubed, potatoes or macaroni noodles are added, you pick which one and then give it a try.

Provided by Amy Brolsma

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons margarine
15 ounces sauerkraut with juice
6 cups water
3 cups chopped mushrooms
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper to taste
¾ cup macaroni

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in butter until brown.
  • Stir in sauerkraut with juice, water, mushrooms and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 1 hour. Stir in pasta and simmer 10 minutes more, until pasta is al dente.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 507.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SWEET AND SOUR CHRISTMAS FISH SOUP



Sweet and Sour Christmas Fish Soup image

I received a package of fresh Lake Winnipeg walleye as a Christmas gift and thought I would do something special with it. Although a quick pan fry is quite special, I thought I would try my new Christmas wok. Loved it!

Provided by Justin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Fish Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups chicken stock
1 cup water
½ lemon, juiced
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon thinly sliced fresh ginger root
2 parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
1 pound walleye fillets, cut into pieces
¾ pound bean sprouts
5 leaves fresh basil, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 sprig fresh mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Stir the chicken stock, water, and lemon juice in a large pot with the onion, garlic, ginger, and parsnips. Season with thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cook until the parsnips are tender and the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Stir in the honey to your desired level of sweetness. You don't want the broth too sweet. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, and stir in the walleye and bean sprouts. Cook gently for 5 minutes, then add the basil and green onion. Continue cooking until the fish is flaky and opaque, about 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 657.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

USING THE CHRISTMAS HAM BONE, MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD POTATO SOUP



Using the Christmas Ham Bone, Makes You Feel Good Potato Soup image

This recipe is a "base" potato soup that is WONDERFUL as is, but with SO many possibilities! I dumped in a can on Niblets corn, and it became chowder! It was wonderful! How about: add Julienne'ed carrots close to the end; or 8 oz Velveeta cheese; or 2 cups cooked broccoli florets; or throw in some cooked shrimp and crab meat & some Cajun seasonings...; or any combination you can think of! YUM! If your hambone isn't too meaty, add a cup of shredded or chopped ham from leftovers.

Provided by Shelley Lee

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 cups, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ham bone, with visible meat
1 medium onion, diced
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds or 1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 medium red potatoes, cut in 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups half-and-half

Steps:

  • Place first 6 ingredients in a Dutch Oven, bring to a boil over medium heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat easily comes off the bone with a fork. Shred ham from the bone, discard any fat, return meat to the pot. Add diced potatoes, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
  • While potatoes are cooking, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat being careful not to brown. Add flour, stirring constantly until incorporated well. Bring heat to medium/high and gradually stir in the Half n Half until creamy, thick and bubbly, stirring constantly, being careful not to scorch. Once it thickly coats the spoon, remove from heat.
  • When the potatoes are tender, stir the sauce mixture into the potato pot over medium heat, stirring constantly. Let simmer until soup reaches the desired consistency. You can add milk to adjust.
  • There has been no salt added to this point. You may add salt, pepper, garlic, herbs or seasonings to your taste.

CHRISTMAS ONION SOUP



Christmas Onion Soup image

Great served with Hot French Herb Bread!! Garnish with your favorite cheese.

Provided by Aronna Palmer

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large onions
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 egg yolks, beaten

Steps:

  • Cook onions in butter or margarine for about 10 minutes, until tender but not brown.
  • Sprinkle onions with flour; stir until blended. Add milk, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir a small amount of hot soup into beaten egg yolks, stirring until blended. Return egg mixture to soup, and stir until well blended. Add salt and black pepper. Sprinkle each serving with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 375.2 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CHRISTMAS CLEMENTINE, CARROT AND CORIANDER SOUP W/ CITRUS TWISTS



Christmas Clementine, Carrot and Coriander Soup W/ Citrus Twists image

This is not just for Christmas, but I always associate clementines with Christmas, and the addition of spices also lends a festive feel to this delightful soup. It is so easy to make and makes an elegant and colourful soup starter for any formal or special dinner. The smell is redolent of Christmas pasts for me - plus, the vibrant colours just "leap" out of the bowls! Serve it with an assortment of interesting little dinner rolls and maybe some citrus flavoured butter. I have suggested 4 to 6 clementines - they vary so much in size - we like this with a real citrus tang to it, but please adjust the quantities of the clementines to suit your personal tastes. One final tip - do try to use the crushed coriander seeds rather then the ground coriander, they add a complex and interesting flavour to the soup, as well as a wonderful fragrance!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled and finely diced
1 large onion, peeled and finely diced
2 ounces butter
1 1/2 pints hot vegetable stock
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds or 1 -2 teaspoon ground coriander, to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons rice flour
4 to 6 clementines, juice and zest of
salt and pepper, to taste
2 clementines, zest of

Steps:

  • Sweat the finely diced carrots and onion in large saucepan with the butter - keep the lid on and keep stirring them until soft, for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the crushed coriander and heat through for about 2 minutes to release the fragrance, and then add the hot stock, ground cumin and ground ginger. (If you are using ground coriander add with the other spices and the stock.).
  • Bring to the boil and then cover the pan and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the ground rice, clementine juice and zest - stirring well, and continue to simmer for a further 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then liquidise in a food processor or with an immersion blender. Adjust the consistency by adding extra clementine juice or stock if the soup is too thick.
  • Return the soup to the pan and reheat for 5 minutes or until piping hot but NOT boiling; remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve in pre-heated soup bowls with twists of clementine zest on top of the soup, as well as an assortment of dinner rolls and flavoured butters.

CHRISTMAS DINNER SOUP - MODIFIED BY TWISSIS



Christmas Dinner Soup - Modified by Twissis image

This recipe from the New Covent Garden Food Co new book "Soup for all Seasons" is a twist on traditional turkey leftovers. It stars your leftovers in a lightly creamed soup that I modified to be a bit more hearty than the original by increasing the amt of stuffing & turkey. It also features the stuffing as meatballs for another twist. I saw it in the IcelandAir magazine on the plane as we were flying home from the US a few dys ago & was impatient to share it w/you. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by twissis

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

400 g prepared stuffing
30 g dried cranberries
25 g butter
1 leek (finely sliced)
1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
750 ml chicken stock
1 bay leaf
fresh thyme sprig
150 ml single cream
400 g cooked turkey (diced)
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190°C.
  • Roll the stuffing into 24 balls & cook in the oven for approx 20 min, till golden brown. Remove & set aside.
  • While the stuffing balls are cooking, soak the dried cranberries in boiling water for 15 min, drain & set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a pan. Add the leek, celery & onion. Cook for 5 min or till softened.
  • Add the stock, bay leaf & thyme. Cover & simmer for 20 min till the veggies are tender. Remove the herbs & discard.
  • Use your stick blender or food processor to blend the stock mixture till smooth.
  • Return the blended mixture to the pan. Add the cream, turkey & cranberries & season w/salt & pepper to your taste preferences.
  • Reheat GENTLY for 10 min, stirring occ.
  • To Serve: Place 3-4 stuffing "meatballs" in ea of 6-8 soup bowls, ladle the soup over them & serve immediately.
  • NOTE: Try not to omit the dried cranberries as they really add such a flavor dimension to this soup. I actually added more than the recipe suggested & was glad I did.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 79.2, Sodium 632.2, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 26

SOPA DOURADA (PORTUGUESE CHRISTMAS GOLDEN SOUP)



Sopa Dourada (portuguese Christmas Golden Soup) image

Golden soup is actually a Portuguese dessert served during the Christmas season in Portugal. This recipe is from "The Taste of Portugal" a great Portuguese cookbook by Edite Vieira.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slices sponge cakes, sliced thin
1 1/2 cups sugar
7 egg yolks
1/2 cup water
cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar with the water and bring to the boil to make a thick syrup (225 to 230F/105 to 110C).
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Using a slotted spoon, dip each slice of cake into the syrup, and place them on a large serving dish.
  • Beat the egg yolks and mix them with the remaining syrup.
  • Bring to heat for one moment and stir, only to thicken, without allowing the yolks to curdle.
  • Pour this custard over the slices, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve cold.
  • Enjoy!

CHRISTMAS SOUP



Christmas Soup image

In addition to serving it as a summertime meal, I put this traditional Mennonite soup on our Christmas lunch table along with an assortment of cold sandwiches and salads.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 quarts plus 1/2 cup water, divided
3 packages (8 ounces each) mixed dried fruit (4 cups)
1 cup raisins
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 can (16 ounces) pitted tart cherries, undrained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, bring 4 quarts water, dried fruit, raisins and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until fruit is tender., Combine the sugar, cornstarch and remaining water. Gradually add to kettle until well blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add cherries. Remove cinnamon stick. Chill.

Nutrition Facts :

CHRISTMAS SEAFOOD SOUP



Christmas Seafood Soup image

For as long as I can remember, we always had this wonderful soup on Christmas Day. In our part of the country, where winters are long and cold, this sure warms us up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups diced carrots
1/2 cup water
2 cups milk
1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Drain the clams, reserving juice; set clam aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine clam juice, potatoes, celery, carrots and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the milk, shrimp, bacon, parsley, salt, pepper and reserved clams; heat through.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the soup will taste. This is especially important for vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding vegetables to the soup, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make the soup watery.
  • Simmer, don't boil: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Season to taste: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as herbs, spices, or a splash of lemon juice.
  • Garnish before serving: Before serving, garnish the soup with fresh herbs, a dollop of sour cream, or a sprinkle of cheese.

Conclusion:

Christmas soup is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a soup that everyone will enjoy. Whether you prefer a classic turkey soup, a creamy potato soup, or a hearty vegetable soup, you're sure to find a recipe that will warm your heart and soul. So gather your family and friends around the table and enjoy a bowl of delicious Christmas soup. Happy holidays!

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