Christmas gatherings are all about warmth, comfort, and bringing loved ones together—and what better way to set the mood than with a pot of delicious homemade soup? These popular cozy recipes are packed with flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort. From creamy clam chowder and hearty turkey chili to vegan white bean chili and spicy jalapeño popper soup, this collection has something for everyone. Explore the roundup and find the soup that will steal the show at your next gathering!

Creamy Clam Chowder Recipe

A white bowl filled with creamy clam chowder garnished with chopped parsley and several oyster crackers. The bowl is placed on a beige tablecloth, with a speckled white cup and a wooden board with bacon pieces in the background.
Creamy Instant Pot Clam Chowder Recipe Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

You can make this rich creamy Instant Pot clam chowder recipe in about 30 minutes. This recipe makes a comforting warm chowder that is full of tender potatoes, carrots, and celery, and loaded with sweet pieces of clams. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Creamy Instant Pot Clam Chowder Recipe

Hearty Mexican White Bean Chili

A close-up of a bowl of chili with white beans, corn, red bell peppers, and a garnish of avocado chunks, cilantro, and a lime wedge. The vibrant and hearty dish appears freshly prepared and inviting.
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A thick, rich soup broth does not have to have meat as its base. This Vegan White Bean Chili is a hearty meal loaded with a variety of beans, fresh corn, and authentic Mexican spice. It’s also gluten and dairy-free. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Hearty Mexican White Bean Chili

Instant Pot Vegetable Stew

A white bowl filled with a hearty vegetable stew. The stew contains chunks of potatoes, carrots, green beans, celery, and chickpeas in a rich, tomato-based broth. A piece of pita bread is partially visible on the left side of the image.
Rich and Hearty Instant Pot Vegetable Stew. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This instant pot vegetable stew is easy to prepare, and your Instant Pot has it ready in under 15 minutes. This quick stew is a delicious filling meal packed with plenty of veggies. The best part is that the stew recipe is easy on the budget and would be great for a meatless Monday menu.  >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Rich and Hearty Instant Pot Vegetable Stew

Turkey Chili Recipe

A white bowl filled with chili containing ground meat, beans, corn, tomatoes, and topped with shredded cheese, chopped red onions, and sliced jalapeños. A red napkin and a whole green jalapeño pepper are placed nearby on a yellow surface.
Savory Ground Turkey Chili Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Learn how to make the best ground turkey chili in your Crock Pot. A classic, timeless recipe that’s fool-proof, using a perfect combination of spices and savory flavors. Perfect for family dinners or hosting company. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Savory Ground Turkey Chili Recipe

Taco Soup

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped green onions. The chili contains beans, ground meat, corn, and diced red peppers, with a rich, thick tomato-based sauce. Tortilla chips are placed beside the bowl on a colorful blue plate.
Super Easy Recipe For Slow Cooker Taco Soup. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy slow-cooker taco soup recipe is a family favorite and one of my Pinterest followers’ top favorites. Preparing this slow-cooker taco soup is very easy. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can have it simmering in your crock pot in no time. In fact, it takes less than 15 minutes to get everything ready and start the cooking process. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Super Easy Recipe For Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

fresh vita mix tomato soup in a bowl with basil sprig on top
Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup Recipe (Vitamix Blender). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This creamy fresh tomato soup recipe might be the easiest homemade soup you’ll ever make, especially if you have a Vitamix. Fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and heavy cream combine to create the perfect warm, creamy tomato soup. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup Recipe (Vitamix Blender)

Mexican Tomato Soup

A white bowl filled with creamy orange soup garnished with a sprig of cilantro and chili flakes. The bowl is set on a white cloth, surrounded by fresh cilantro leaves and accompanied by a silver spoon.
Fresh Mexican Tomato Soup (Dairy Free). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make your own delicious fresh Mexican Tomato Soup by cooking together fresh-picked tomatoes, authentic Mexican spices, coconut cream, and then give it a little heat from some jalapenos. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Fresh Mexican Tomato Soup (Dairy Free)

Jalapeno Popper Soup

jalapeno popper soup with bacon and cheese on top
Creamy Jalapeno Popper Soup with Chicken. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This creamy and cheesy Jalapeno Popper Soup is the ultimate spicy comfort food! Packed with all your favorite parts of this classic appetizer, like crispy bacon, spicy jalapenos, and melty cheese, this hearty soup is perfect for chilly days. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Creamy Jalapeno Popper Soup with Chicken

Rustic Zuppa Soup

Olive Garden Zuppa soup
Rustic and Creamy Toscana Zuppa Soup. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The famous copycat recipe for Zuppa Toscana Soup (Instant Pot) is loaded with creamy potatoes, spicy Italian sausage, and fresh kale. This Zuppa recipe makes a quick, hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy. The recipe gets its inspiration from the famous Zuppa soup served at Olive Garden restaurants. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Rustic and Creamy Toscana Zuppa Soup

Skyline Copycat

Skyline Chili on top of spaghetti with beans cheese and oyster crackers
Quick Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili; Skyline Copycat. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade copycat recipe for authentic-tasting Instant Pot Cincinnati chile will become a quick and easy family favorite. The sweet and savory sauce is spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and garlic, all infused with beef hamburger and tomato sauce. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Quick Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili; Skyline Copycat

Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup

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Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe is a classic Mexican soup recipe that features tender shredded chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices made in your slow cooker. Combined with creamy queso cheese and thickened with crushed tortilla chips for a deliciously satisfying twist. >> Get The Full Recipe Ingredients and Instructions: Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup

5 Ingredient Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns

Five ingredient crock pot potato soup with cheese and bacon on top
5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns -Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Here is another great idea if you want to try a new recipe with only a few ingredients. For this easy and delicious Crockpot Potato Soup recipe, look no further! This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup is perfect for a cold day or when you’re short on time. And the best part? It’s loaded with a home-cooked meal flavor! >> Get The Full Recipe: 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns

Crock Pot Navy Bean Soup

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Crock Pot Navy Beans. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Thick and hearty Crockpot Navy Bean soup is made with simple ingredients like dried navy beans, onion, fresh garlic, broth, and a savory ham hock. The best part is that it only takes 15 minutes to prepare and then simmers in your crockpot all day. Your kitchen will smell amazing by dinner time. >> Get The Full Recipe Ingredients and Instructions: Crock Pot Navy Bean Soup

Creamy Chicken Corn Soup

Chicken corn chowder in a bowl with bacon and sprinkled on top
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup – Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Crockpot chicken corn soup makes is a creamy hearty soup that will be a hit at your next church potluck dinner. It cooks up mostly unattended until you’re ready to serve it for dinner. It’s a perfect recipe for a cool fall or winter meal. >> Get The Full Recipe: Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup

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Crock Pot Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make-ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies. Simply dump all of the ingredients in the pot, set it on low, and let it cook all day long. >> Get The Full Recipe Ingredients and Instructions: Crock Pot Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup

Taco Soup with Ranch

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Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

One of my top go-to picks for Mexican-style soups is this Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing. The soup is packed with ground beef, a variety of beans, and veggies, all in melted cheese and creamy ranch dressing. A bowl of this taco soup is hearty and filling. The best part, it’s easy to prepare. >>Get The Full Recipe Ingredients and Instructions: Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing

Tender Oxtail Soup

oxtail soup in crock pot with beans and meat
Tender Jamaican Oxtail Soup. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The Jamaican stew is infused with the flavors of tender oxtail meat, brown sugar, and allspice. This easy Jamaican cuisine recipe is ideal for special occasions or a cozy dinner with the family. >> Get The Full Recipe Ingredients and Instructions: Tender Jamaica

Copycat Hawaiian Chili

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Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Zippy’s Chili is an iconic dish of chili that has been well-loved by the people of Hawaii for decades. It’s a hearty mix of beef, sausage, beans, and unique spices that provide a range of flavors and textures in every spoonful. >>Get The Full Recipe Ingredients and Instructions: Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’s Chili

Copycat Vegetable Soup Recipe

Panera vegetable soup
Copycat Panera 10 Vegetable Soup Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This step-by-step guide will provide you with all the ingredients and instructions needed to make a delicious homemade batch of Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup. The hearty soup is ideal for vegetarians and vegans. It’s a great addition to your weekly meal plans. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Copycat Panera 10 Vegetable Soup Recipe

Copycat Chili Recipe

Wendy's chili with crackers and cheese next to it for topping
Wendy’s-Inspired: Thick and Hearty Copycat Chili Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

You might think Wendy’s has top-secret recipes; however, I am sharing with you an authentic Copycat Wendy’s Chili recipe that you can make at home. I carefully read through all the website data that Wendy’s provides and taste tested to compare each ingredient in this copycat recipe. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Wendy’s-Inspired: Thick and Hearty Copycat Chili Recipe

Best Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe

Texas Roadhouse chili with cheese and jalapenos on top
Best Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you want to serve thick Texas-style red chili, then you need to make the Best Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe. It’s one of my reader’s favorite recipes on Intentional Hospitality. They have tested it, and declare it’s the best copycat Texas Roadhouse Chile you can make at home, hands down! >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Best Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe

Fresh Tomato Soup With Basil

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Fresh Tomato Soup With Basil. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This fresh tomato basil soup recipe is full of creamy sweet tomato flavor using just-picked tomatoes, onions, basil, marsala wine, a little butter, and cream.  Fresh tomato soup is perfect for an easy lunch, and you can even make a big batch and can it for later! >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Fresh Tomato Soup With Basil

Southern Beer Chili

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Southern Beer Chili. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

A southern classic beer chili recipe made with beer in honor of the master of golf himself, Bobby Jones. In Southern tradition, this chili has a unique twist. It’s made with grass-fed ground beef, tomatoes, classic chili seasonings, white corn, black-eyed peas, and Calamity Jane beer from PGA Georgia Selection. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Southern Beer Chili

One-Pot Hearty Chickpea Soup Recipe

A bowl of chickpea and vegetable soup garnished with fresh parsley sits on a table next to a spoon. The soup features a rich, tomato-based broth with visible chunks of potatoes, carrots, and other vegetables.
One-Pot Hearty Chickpea Soup Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy to make chickpea soup recipe has a rich broth simmed with vegetables and spices for a quick and hearty meal that’s ideal for busy days. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: One-Pot Hearty Chickpea Soup Recipe

16 Bean Soup: Easy Crock Pot Recipe

A bowl of hearty bean stew with chunks of meat, diced carrots, and a wooden spoon. The dish is topped with shredded cheese and garnished with herbs. Crackers are placed beside the bowl on a wooden surface.
16 Bean Soup: Easy Crock Pot Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple step-by-step recipe will teach you how to cook hearty 16-bean soup with a ham bone in your crock pot. It’s great for easy make-ahead meals. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: 16 Bean Soup: Easy Crock Pot Recipe

Easy 3-Ingredient Potato Soup Recipe

A bowl of soup with small pasta, garnished with chopped herbs and pepper, sits beside two slices of bread on a wooden board. A spoon is placed nearby on the white surface.
Easy 3-Ingredient Potato Soup Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

When time is short, but you still want a homemade meal that warms the soul, this easy potato soup is a lifesaver. With just three humble ingredients—onion, potatoes, and broth you can create a budget friendly hot meal. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Easy 3-Ingredient Potato Soup Recipe

Rich And Creamy Pumpkin Soup

A bowl of creamy pumpkin soup garnished with a swirl of cream and pumpkin seeds. Accompanied by a spoon, a small bowl of seeds, and slices of toasted bread on the side. A striped napkin is placed nearby on a white marble surface.
Rich And Creamy Pumpkin Soup. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This pumpkin soup recipe combines naturally sweet pumpkin puree with some tasty broth and warm spices to provide a perfect balance of flavors. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Rich And Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Delicious Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

A bowl of creamy chicken tortellini soup with shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, diced carrots, and herbs, topped with grated cheese. Served in a white bowl with a red rim, accompanied by a silver spoon and a striped napkin on the side.
Delicious Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe features a creamy and flavor-packed soup that combines seasoned chicken, cheese tortellini, and a delightful blend of Italian herbs. It creates a comforting dish reminiscent of a classic recipe straight from an Italian grandma’s kitchen. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Delicious Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Roasted Vegan Carrot and Chickpea Soup

A bowl of creamy orange soup garnished with coconut flakes and a sprinkle of red spice. Two spoons lie beside the bowl on a white surface, with a sprig of parsley nearby. An orange-striped cloth is partially visible.
Roasted Vegan Carrot and Chickpea Soup. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Soup is a vegan carrot ginger soup with coconut milk to add a touch of sweetness. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Roasted Vegan Carrot and Chickpea Soup

Thick and Hearty No Bean Chili (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and jalapeño slices. The dish is served in a white bowl on a green plate, with a green cloth nearby.
Thick and Hearty No Bean Chili (Slow Cooker). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This thick and meaty No Bean Chili Recipe In A Slow Cooker is made with a combination of savory chili seasonings, fresh garlic, onions, canned tomatoes, and chiles all slow simmered in your crockpot. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Thick and Hearty No Bean Chili (Slow Cooker)

Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken soup with peas and carrots, expertly crafted from cherished chicken recipes, garnished with lemon slices and fresh dill. The bowl rests gracefully on a blue and white patterned napkin.
Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a bowl of comfort made with a rich, silky, fragrant chicken broth soup with a hint of citrus and sweet rice. Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup. >> Get The Full Recipe Now: Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

How To Throw A Chili Bar Party

A collage of chili dishes and toppings with a central text that reads "How-To Chili Bar Party." The images include various chili bowls, chili dogs, a pot of chili, and bowls of toppings like shredded cheese, jalapeños, guacamole, beans, and tomatoes.
How To Throw A Chili Bar Party. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Hosting a chili dinner party can be a fun and delicious way to gather friends and family for a hearty meal. Make your next gathering easy using these great chili dinner ideas, make-ahead tips, decor ideas, and topping recipes. By setting up a chili food bar, you create a customizable experience where guests can build their own bowls of chili with a variety of toppings and sides.   >> Learn How Now: How To Throw A Chili Bar Party.