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Cozy Soup Bar Party Spread: 7 Best Easy Holiday Recipes

  • Author: Harper
  • Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A stress-free holiday dinner strategy featuring seven easy, make-ahead soups served as an interactive buffet with toppings and bread, perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (800g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 can (15oz) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (15oz) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (15oz) pinto beans, drained
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 6 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • French bread slices, toasted
  • 2 heads broccoli, chopped into florets
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seven soups according to their specific recipes: Creamy Tomato Basil, Hearty Three-Bean Chili, Roasted Butternut Squash, Creamy Chicken and Rice, Spicy Lentil, French Onion, and Broccoli Cheddar.
  2. Set up a long table with slow cookers or chafing dishes to keep the hot soups warm.
  3. Create a toppings bar with small bowls containing croutons, fresh herbs, grated cheeses, sour cream, bacon bits, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and hot sauce.
  4. Serve with crusty baguettes, cornbread, or dinner rolls.
  5. Label each soup with name and ingredients for dietary restrictions.
  6. Encourage guests to customize their bowls with toppings and bread.

Notes

Most soups taste better the next day, making them ideal for make-ahead prep. Keep soups warm on the ‘warm’ setting in slow cookers. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Note that creamy soups may separate when frozen; add fresh cream when reheating.

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl of soup with
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 12

Keywords: soup bar, holiday recipes, easy dinner, crowd pleaser, make ahead meals, vegetarian soup, comfort food, party spread

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