Looking for the very best sides to serve with soup for dinner? Keep scrolling to find 21 of the very best breads, salads, sandwiches, and other unique and delicious sides to turn a cozy pot of soup into a hearty meal.
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Sure, a simple salad a loaf of crusty bread are always a great option. But there are so many more delicious and different ways you can turn a bowl of soup into a complete meal.
I reached out to top bloggers to compile a round-up of the best side dishes to serve with soup for dinner.
Whether you're making vegetable soup, clam chowder, or chicken noodle soup for the main dish -- this is it. THE 21 very best soup side dishes.
What to Serve with Soup for Dinner
Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread (With Biscuit Dough!)
This gooey cheesy pull-apart garlic bread is made fast and easy with biscuit dough! Packed full of delicious Italian flavors, pepper Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and layers of fluffy biscuit dough, this recipe is always a hit. Serve it as a side with dinner or as an appetizer by itself.
Easy Spinach and Feta Muffins
This easy recipe for delicious savory spinach and feta muffins is a flavorful alternative to regular dinner rolls. They're perfect served with your brunch, lunch, or any of your favorite soup recipes.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread
Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread is quick and easy, completely customizable for even the pickiest eaters, and a great side dish to serve with hearty soup.
Everything Sourdough Crackers
Everything sourdough crackers are crunchy, flavorful, and seriously addictive -- and so much better than store-bought saltine crackers! Serve them alongside your favorite soup, with slices of cheese, or all on their own for the perfect savory snack!
Homemade Crouton Recipe (How to Make Croutons)
Never buy store-bought croutons again! Learn how to make croutons from scratch with this easy, melt-in-your-mouth Homemade Crouton recipe. Made from really simple ingredients and delicious on soups, stews, and salads.
Savory Monkey Bread (Pull Apart Bread)
Cheese and herb savory monkey bread is a super soft and gooey pull-apart bread you can make from scratch or with refrigerated biscuits. Beautiful centerpiece for a dinner party or holiday dinner.
Apple Kale Slaw (No Mayo)
Apple Kale Slaw is a delicious crisp salad filled with colorful veggies and fresh fruit, tossed in a tangy creamy dressing without mayo. Perfect side salad to serve with soup for dinner.
Lemony Arugula Salad
This simple lemony arugula salad with avocado and artichoke hearts is a tangy, tasty, fresh salad you can make in under 5 minutes. Healthy way to turn a steaming bowl of soup into a wholesome meal.
Fall Harvest Salad
Fall Harvest Salad comes together with roasted butternut squash, apples, pears, pecans, and feta, drizzled with apple cider vinaigrette. A light, fresh, and healthy salad and perfect side dish to pair with warm and hearty soups.
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad is a light and refreshing salad, made with the perfect combination of orzo pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. This easy orzo pasta salad is so quick to make and a great way to turn your main course soup into a complete meal.
Strawberry Pecan Salad
This light and refreshing Strawberry Salad is a simple recipe with crisp greens, fresh fruit, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta perfect with the most delicious salad dressing ever. Perfect option to serve with any type of soup or hearty stew.
Tik Tok Green Goddess Salad (Baked by Melissa)
Tik Tok Green Goddess Salad is a viral recipe that combines crunchy green veggies with a to-die-for green goddess salad dressing! Great dish to serve with your favorite soup -- and easy way to get your family to eat their veggies!
Baked Vegetarian Empanadas
Easy Baked Vegetarian Empanadas are made with mushrooms, wild rice, cranberries, pecans, and Parmesan cheese tucked into a golden brown pie crust taste. Fun and delicious alternative to a sandwich!
Chicken Gumbo Sloppy Joe Recipe
Sloppy Joes are a comfort food classic and always a great choice to serve with soup for dinner. Best part is scooping up the rich, savory filling with potato chips!
Easy Corn Tortilla Quesadilla (Taco Quesadilla)
Ready in 15 minutes or less, this Easy Corn Tortilla Quesadilla (Taco Quesadilla) is a crispy tortilla loaded with a gooey melted cheese and flavorful filling - a perfect recipe for leftover taco meat or shredded chicken! It’s a quick and easy side to serve with soup!
Three Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Three Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich is quick to make, savory, and oh so delicious. Melty cheese sandwiches on salty, buttery toasted slices of bread -- perfect for dipping into soup!
Smoked Salmon BLT
This Smoked Salmon BLT is the ultimate sandwich with savory smoked salmon, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato with tangy lemon herb mayonnaise. Perfect to turn a bowl of soup into a full meal.
Crock Pot Ham and Cheese Sliders
This recipe for Crock Pot Ham and Cheese Sliders is so simple, and the results are delicious! With the help of your slow cooker, you can make a big batch of buttery ham and cheese sandwiches to serve for any occasion, from game day parties to potlucks and more!
Toasted Ravioli in Air Fryer or Oven
Toasted Ravioli are crispy, flavorful and delicious dipped in marinara sauce or creamy tomato soup. Make these warm and crispy Toasted Ravioli in the oven or air fryer for a fun and creative appetizer or side dish for soup.
Loaded Baked Potatoes
Crispy skinned Loaded Baked Potatoes are filled with bacon, broccoli, and sour cream, topped with gooey cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Delicious way to turn a bowl of soup into a hearty meal.
Crispy Potato Skin Chips
Potato Skin Chips are a crispy, crunchy version of French fries -- made with just the potato skins! Addictively delicious and a brilliant way to use those leftover potato peels from creamy potato soup.
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