1Split Pea Soup With Ham
Will Dickey
Baking a Christmas ham? Chop some of it up for this family favorite! You can adjust the consistency simply by changing the amount of water. Sprinkle some croutons on top of this creamy classic for a contrasting crunch.
Get the Split Pea Soup With Ham recipe.
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2Lobster Bisque
Danielle Daly
Nothing says “special occasion” quite like lobster bisque! It’s rich and decadent and worth the splurge to sip each spoonful. Surprisingly, it only takes 15 minutes of prep.
Get the Lobster Bisque recipe.
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3Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Ralph Smith
It’s creamy and comforting, and best of all, this soup is mostly hands off. When you’ve got the oven full making dinner, this is the kind of recipe you need so you don’t have to worry about constantly stirring.
Get Ree’s Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup recipe.
47-Can Soup
Ryan Liebe
Ree calls this “the easiest soup on the planet.” And if you’ve got a lot going on during the holidays, isn’t a quick cooking hack with canned beans exactly what you need? It also happens to be delicious, so no one will ever know.
Get Ree’s 7-Can Soup recipe.
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5Dumpling Soup
Caitlin Bensel
This soup has a ton of flavor thanks to the garlic, ginger, and miso broth. Plus, it’s loaded with hearty dumplings to fill you up. The best part? You only need 15 minutes to make the whole thing, because you use pre-packaged dumplings!
Get the Dumpling Soup recipe.
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6Lasagna Soup
Ryan Liebe
Instead of making a classic lasagna, try lasagna soup! It’s a cozier version that has all the same noodles, sausage, and cheese that you know and love. The ricotta dumplings alone will have you coming back for seconds.
Get Ree’s Lasagna Soup recipe.
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7Perfect Potato Soup
Will Dickey
Ree might be picky about her potato soup, but she’s got this recipe down to perfection. It’s creamy, but not too creamy, hearty enough for her family, and full of flavor. Isn’t everything better with bacon on it?
Get Ree’s Perfect Potato Soup recipe.
8Albóndigas (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Caitlin Bensel
There’s so much to love about this traditional Mexican soup, from the tender veggies and tomato-based broth to the hearty meatballs and a kick of jalapeño. The only thing that can make it better is serving it over a bowl of rice!
Get the Albóndigas recipe.
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9Vegetable Soup
Caitlin Bensel
There’s lots of Christmas treats and goodies to indulge in throughout the season so why not make a soup that’s loaded with veggies to balance it all out? This one is a breeze to whip up and comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Get the Vegetable Soup recipe.
10Leftover Turkey Soup
Will Dickey
If making a big turkey for Christmas Eve is your tradition, consider adding this turkey soup to the menu after. It makes for a cozy and easy way to use up leftovers and a great way to get some veggies, too.
Get the Leftover Turkey Soup recipe.
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11Italian Wedding Soup
Caitlin Bensel
You can mix, shape, and roast the meatballs a day ahead and keep them refrigerated to help prep this soup before Christmas Day. It’s a no-brainer for a special occasion like the holidays!
Get the Italian Wedding Soup recipe.
12Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Ralph Smith
The light and bright flavors of this lemony soup make it perfect for kicking off any holiday meal. It’s a refreshing twist on chicken noodle!
Get the Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup recipe.
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13Pasta Fagioli 
Will Dickey
This classic Italian soup is pure comfort food thanks to the hearty beans and pasta. But don’t worry, it’s also chock-full of vegetables!
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14Cabbage Soup
Will Dickey
It might seem simple, but cabbage soup is downright delicious. And it won’t fill you up too much before the big dinner.
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15Instant Pot French Onion Soup
Will Dickey16Clam Chowder
Caitlin Bensel
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17Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Caitlin Bensel
This creamy soup is so easy to make, but if you’re looking for a shortcut, try using shredded rotisserie chicken instead.
Get the Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe.
18Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Will Dickey
Warming spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric give this hearty soup a ton of flavor. Plus, it’s great if you have vegetarian guests at your Christmas dinner!
Get the Instant Pot Lentil Soup recipe.
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19Potato Leek Soup
Will Dickey
This creamy soup would look so pretty on your holiday table—especially if you top it off with crunchy fried onions and celery leaves. It’s an elevated take on potato soup!
Get the Potato Leek Soup recipe.
20Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Ralph Smith
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