Let’s face it, it’s the sides for soup that steal the show. Whether you’re craving something light and refreshing or hearty and satisfying, the right side can elevate your soup experience to new heights. Nothing beats the comforting warmth of a steaming bowl of soup on a chilly evening. Whether it’s a classic vegatable soup or a Tortilla Soup with Rotisserie Chicken, soup has a way of soothing the soul. But what truly completes a soup experience? The perfect side dish, of course! From German pretzel buns that go great with Sweet Potato Barley Vegetable Soup to a crisp Italian salad, and so much more, this is a round up of the best sides for soup!
Salads
Salads make an excellent pairing with soup for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, their crisp, fresh textures provide a refreshing contrast to the warmth and heartiness of soup, creating a balanced and satisfying meal. Additionally, salads offer a variety of flavors, from tangy dressings to crunchy vegetables, which complement the rich flavors of the soup, enhancing the overall dining experience. Together, soup and salad create a dynamic duo that satisfies the palate and nourishes the body.
Skip the wait and make your own soup and salad combos at home. Both of these are copycat recipes from Panera! Take Two with Creamy brocolli cheddar cheese soup & Panera strawberry poppyseed salad.
Easiest Kale Chickpea Salad – May Eighty Five
Antipasto Salad – Gypsyplate
Apple Walnut Salad – Vintage Kitchen
Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad
Kale Slaw with Apples – Pure and Simple Nourishment
Greek Quinoa Salad – Primavera Kitchen
Apple Strawberry Cabbage Slaw with Candied Pecans – My Pretty Brown Eats
Make your soup and salad a meal with these two salads that are a couple of our favorites. Lettuce Salad with Shrimp (Greek Style) and Harissa Chicken Salad with Grilled Pears are two hearty salads that pair nicely with soup.
Sandwiches & Wraps
Sandwiches and soups form a culinary match made in heaven, thanks to their harmonious blend of textures, flavors, and comfort. Sandwiches, with their versatility and variety, bring a delightful contrast to the warmth and heartiness of soup. Whether it’s the softness of bread in an egg salad sandwich or the gooey indulgence of melted cheese in a grilled cheese, sandwiches add a satisfying element to every spoonful of soup. Wraps, with their ability to encase a medley of ingredients, offer a lighter yet equally satisfying option. Together, they create a balanced and fulfilling meal, perfect for any occasion, where each component complements and elevates the other.
Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich (Tamago Sando)
Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese – Marley’s Menu
Feta Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Spinach – Give Recipe
Cucumber Sandwiches – Christina’s Cucina
Crispy Havarti Grilled Cheese – Marley’s Menu
Grinder Sandwich – Corrie Cooks
Bread and Rolls
Let’s get started with a few of our favorite side carbs. Double cheese popovers are our son’s favorite, and they are so simple to make! You can use any kind of cheese to give them the flavor you love. When we serve chili, you know that cast iron cornbread is going to be the star of the show. Buttermilk biscuits work with any soup. Sometimes we add cheese and jalepeño for some extra flavor!
Double Cheddar Cheese Popovers
Cast Iron Cornbread
Buttermilk Biscuits – The Perks of Being Us
Bacon & Cheese Muffins – The Perks of Being Us
Gianne says
The salads are fresh and flavorful, the sandwiches are hearty and satisfying, and the bread is warm and crusty. A must-try for any soup lover!
Bobby says
I love that you put all these recipes in one place. I can’t wait to try some of them. Just bookmarked!
Katherine says
There are so many great ideas here! I definitely want to try the Greek couscous salad first.
Bruce and Dina Miller says
Katherine,
We made that this weekend, and it was so good!!!
Dina and Bruce
Donalyn says
This is a wonderful compilation and I’ll be checking back many times I am sure. Thank you!
Tayler says
My husband always says “soup isn’t a meal!” I’m so glad to have found these recipes so that I can show him with the right sides, it absolutely can be a meal!
Bruce and Dina Miller says
Oh yay! Now you can make so many meals!!
Dina and Bruce
Bruce and Dina Miller says
Tayler,
Oh yay! So glad to share these recipes from so many bloggers!
Dina and Bruce
Lubna says
Bookmarking this. Absolutely love these recipes. Thank you for compiling this…
Ann says
Love the pairing ideas. I’m always in such a lost for what to make. Thanks!
Kristine says
What a fabulous list of recipes! Bookmarking this to try several of these. Thank you!
Lauren says
Every single one of these side dishes looks so good right now! Definitely saving this list as I need to make some of these recipes asap!
Bruce and Dina Miller says
Lauren,
We are working our way thru all of them!
Dina and Bruce
Casey says
Pinwheel sandwiches are my favorite! These look great and I can’t wait to enjoy them with a big hearty bowl of soup.
Bruce and Dina Miller says
Casey,
Oh yes, so good! Enjoy your weekend!
Dina and Bruce
paula says
I found myself in a side-dish rut so I needed these ideas desperately! Excited to cook my way down this list!
Bruce and Dina Miller says
Paula,
So many to choose from! Enjoy!
Dina and Bruce
Ned says
These are all awesome! I can’t wait to make them starting with the ones in cast iron first. 🙂 Thank you for collecting them all in the same spot.
suja md says
More Number of choices, Thank you for sharing
DK says
What a fantastic list of sides! My favorite is the Hearty Roasted Vegetable Salad – it was so good!
Sue says
I often make a meal with just the sides, so I plan on trying each and every one of these!