Alton Brown’s Christmas Soup Is Simple, Hearty, and Delicious
He makes it every year!
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Celebrity chef Alton Brown has been inspiring home cooks since the late 1990s, when his iconic cooking show “Good Eats” first aired on Food Network. With more than 10 cookbooks to his name and a new collection of personal essays, “Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations,” set to release in early 2025, Brown continues to share his food-centric wisdom with the world. Yet, like many chefs, he credits his mother for teaching him some of his favorite recipes.
One of those recipes is his famous Christmas Soup—a dish that’s become a holiday staple for the 62-year-old chef. “I’ve been making this on Christmas Eve ever since mom taught me how back in the 80s,” Brown shared in a heartfelt Instagram post.
What's in Alton Brown's Christmas Soup?
Brown's soup has simple ingredients. He combines kielbasa sausage, garlic, red kidney beans, chicken broth, red potatoes, kale, salt, and pepper to create a hearty, savory soup that’s perfect for a cold Christmas Eve at home.
“Sausage, potatoes, and kale make a hearty soup for a cold winter night,” Brown wrote about the recipe on his website. “Without fail, I make this Christmas Soup for the holidays every year. In other words, it’s a tradition.”
Fans Love This Recipe
The soup has gained a loyal following online, from Reddit threads to TikTok videos. One Redditor called it a “family favorite,” sharing a photo of an almost-empty soup pot, evidence of how quickly it disappears. “Simple recipe. Hearty and happy for the soul,” they wrote. “Smoked sausage, kidney beans, red potatoes, and kale. Dash of red wine vinegar. I also used bacon grease to saute the sausage and garlic.”
Another Redditor echoed the love: “I make this exact recipe on Christmas Eve. Absolutely delicious.”
How to Serve Alton Brown’s Christmas Soup
This Christmas soup pairs perfectly with crusty, homemade bread or sweet cornbread muffins. And, because it’s one that can simmer away on the stovetop until your Christmas Eve festivities have wrapped, it’s a great set-it-and-forget-it meal to have ready for the family on the night before Christmas.
Whether it’s your first time making it or it’s already part of your holiday tradition, Alton Brown’s Christmas Soup is a must-try for the season.
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