27 Recipes to Serve with Soup to Make It a Meal

No matter if your go to soup recipe is a family heirloom or straight from a can, figuring out what to serve alongside it to make a satisfying meal can be a challenge. The most satisfying soups are often those enjoyed with tasty side dishes, and it doesn’t have to stop at bread and croutons. Think outside the box with options like samosas, cobb salad, or brie and apple grilled cheese to serve with soup.

Samosas in Rice Paper

Fried samosas on a white plate. — Samosas in Rice Paper. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

You will love these samosas on rice paper. You can enjoy all the texture and flavor of potato and pea samosas without the meat. This homemade samosa recipe samosa wrapper is so easy to make, too!
Get the Recipe: Samosas in Rice Paper

Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

These crispy air fryer chicken mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer. Made with ground chicken and mozzarella sticks, this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Mozzarella Sticks

Garlic Herb Bread Wreath

A braided bread with herbs on a wooden table. — Garlic Herb Bread Wreath. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Served warm from the oven, this garlic herb bread wreath smells and tastes so good. Make it to go with your other festive appetizers, or have it on a serving platter with some sprigs of fresh rosemary or minestrone. Making homemade bread can be really simple, and this easy bread recipe proves it.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Herb Bread Wreath

Air Fryer Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

A plate of chicken stuffed pastries on a white plate, perfect for winter indulgence. — Air Fryer Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This air fryer bruschetta stuffed chicken breasts recipe infuses the chicken with the best Italian flavors. Chicken, tomatoes, and provolone cheese pair up beautifully in this easy chicken recipe. Whip up this easy bruschetta chicken bake for dinner, and you won’t be disappointed. It can be paired with tomato basil soup.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Italian Panzanella Salad

A bowl of salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons. — Italian Panzanella Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Panzanella salad is a refreshing summer dish that combines juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and chunks of crusty bread, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. It’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and a delightful way to enjoy the season’s flavors.
Get the Recipe: Italian Panzanella Salad

Air Fryer Parmesan Pesto Crusted Salmon Fillets

Three salmon fillets on a white plate with lemon wedges, drizzled with a flavorful pesto sauce. — Parmesan Pesto Crusted Salmon Fillets. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Fish comes out perfect when you’re using the air fryer, and parmesan pesto-crusted salmon fillets are no exception. This simple air fryer salmon recipe includes parmesan, garlic, and homemade pesto. If you love the flavors of Italy, you will definitely enjoy this pesto salmon, which is a super quick salmon dinner. This Italian salmon recipe is an easy way to cook salmon fillet.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Parmesan Pesto Crusted Salmon Fillets

Shrimp Spring Rolls With Spicy Garlic Sauce

Vietnamese spring rolls on a plate with dipping sauce. — Shrimp Spring Rolls with Spicy Garlic Sauce. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These shrimp spring rolls, accompanied by a delectable spicy garlic sauce, are an easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for any occasion. They are bursting with fresh ingredients like shrimp, lettuce, bell pepper, herbs and can be paired with your favorite Vietnamese pho or shrimp pho.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Spring Rolls With Spicy Garlic Sauce

Easy To Make Crispy Turkey Tacos

Mexican tacos on a plate with a lime wedge. — Crispy Turkey Tacos. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These easy to make tacos boast juicy turkey, flavorful taco seasoning, onion, refried beans, and cheese. It’s a quick and easy dinner idea that you will love. If you’re looking for an easy recipe with ground turkey, this it is a great one to try.
Get the Recipe: Easy To Make Crispy Turkey Tacos

Quinoa Salad With Spinach And Berries

A delicious quinoa salad recipe with spinach and berries. — Quinoa Salad With Spinach And Berries. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Berries is always a hit with everyone who tries it. It’s light and refreshing with sweetness and crunch. This salad can easily be made on a Monday and kept in the fridge without dressing for a few days.
Get the Recipe: Quinoa Salad With Spinach And Berries

Caprese Chicken {Five Ingredient!}

Chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet with tomatoes. — Caprese Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy caprese chicken is everything you want in a one-pan meal. It’s wholesome, delicious, hearty, comforting, and a family favorite. The best part is this dinner recipe requires only 5 ingredients!
Get the Recipe: Caprese Chicken {Five Ingredient!}

Corn Casserole

A slice of pumpkin bread on a Thanksgiving cooling rack. — Corn Casserole. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This corn casserole is baked to perfection and includes ingredients like cornbread mix, creamed corn, sour cream, butter, and eggs. It’s moist from the sour cream, a tad bit sweet, and full of corn.
Get the Recipe: Corn Casserole

Avocado Toast With Turkey And Cranberry Sauce

A cranberry snack made with two slices of bread and cranberry sauce. — Avocado Toast With Turkey And Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Avocado Toast with Turkey and Cranberry Sauce is delicious. It’s the perfect combo of sweet and savory. This treat is so simple to make, you’ll want it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Toast With Turkey And Cranberry Sauce

Cheesy Cowboy Quesadillas Recipe

Chicken quesadillas with black beans and avocado on a plate. — Cheesy Cowboy Quesadillas Recipe. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Cheesy Cowboy Quesadillas – A quick and easy meal with Mexican flavors and so much cheesy goodness! This is sure to put smiles on everyone’s faces. The leftover chicken mixture makes it so simple to grab a tortilla and have a finished quesadilla in less than 5 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Cowboy Quesadillas Recipe

Air Fryer Nachos

A plate of nachos with sour cream and avocado. — Air Fryer Nachos. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Air Fryer Nachos are loaded with cheese, chicken, tomatoes, and more. You’ll love these loaded nachos, made in just 5 minutes in the Air Fryer. They’re the perfect choice when you are craving something filling and want to have a quick and easy snack with friends or family.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Nachos

Challah Bread

A person is holding a braided loaf of bread in a basket. — Gluten Free Challah Bread. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

Challah bread is a traditional Jewish egg bread that is rich, slightly sweet, and often braided. Known for its golden-brown crust and soft, airy interior, challah is made with ingredients like flour, eggs, sugar, yeast, and a touch of oil. The braiding of the dough gives it an iconic appearance and a light, fluffy texture.
Get the Recipe: Challah Bread

Cobb Salad

A colorful salad with chicken, avocado, tomatoes and eggs. — Colorful Cobb Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This Cobb salad recipe is amazing! With rich bacon, creamy avocado, bright tomatoes and more, it’s perfect for a veggie-packed lunch!
Get the Recipe: Cobb Salad

Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs

Game Day Grilled chicken skewers on a white plate. — Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

These marinated lemon herb chicken kabobs are juicy, fresh, and aromatic, with a slight char on the veggies from the fire caramelizing the marinade. These easy-to-make skewers are the perfect flavorful oven or BBQ grill recipe!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs

Hot Garlic Butter Ham And Cheese Sliders

Crispy, gooey and oh-so-delicious these Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders are everyone favourite! Made quickly with small brioche buns layered with ham, provolone cheese and dijon mustard, these little sandwiches are brushed with garlic butter and baked to crunchy, golden, melty perfection.
Get the Recipe: Hot Garlic Butter Ham And Cheese Sliders

Pizza Dough Pretzels

Three pretzels sitting on a cooling rack. — Pizza Dough Pretzels. Photo credit: Table Nutrition.

These pizza dough pretzels are the perfect shortcut to freshly baked soft pretzels at home. All the same chewy deliciousness as homemade from scratch, but without all the fuss. They’re perfectly delicious on their own, but 1000x better served with my creamy gouda cheese sauce or a cheesy soup.
Get the Recipe: Pizza Dough Pretzels

Lemon Basil Orzo Salad

A bowl of guacamole, tomatoes and avocados on a wooden table. — Lemon Basil Orzo Salad. Photo credit: Joyful Balance.

This Lemon Basil Orzo Salad is the perfect side dish or light lunch with soup! Fresh and flavorful, and simple to make! This salad is easily customizable.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Basil Orzo Salad

Cheesy Cornbread In A Skillet

Cornbread in a skillet with honey on top. — Cheesy Cornbread In A Skillet. Photo credit: Muy Bueno.

This tender, rustic Cheesy Cornbread in a Skillet is a perfect side for any soup or chili. Studded with sweet peppers and corn and laced with mild, melty Oaxaca cheese, this simple homemade cornbread is so much more than the sum of its parts. As an added bonus, it takes just 5 minutes of prep and is ready in under 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Cornbread In A Skillet

Italian Rice Balls (Arancini)

A person is dipping meatballs into a sauce. — Italian Rice Balls (Arancini). Photo credit: Cooking Gorgeous.

Arancini (or Arancine – Arancino) are delicious Italian Rice Balls that are stuffed with mozzarella, covered with breadcrumbs, and then fried until golden and crispy. They are inexpensive, extremely easy to make, and also a great way to use leftover risotto dishes.
Get the Recipe: Italian Rice Balls (Arancini)

Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread

A slice of cheese bread in a glass dish. — Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread. Photo credit: Cooking Gorgeous.

This copycat recipe for Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread combines the warmth of freshly baked bread with a generous amount of melted cheese that oozes with every bite.
Get the Recipe: Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread

Focaccia

A loaf of bread with rosemary in a cast iron skillet. — Focaccia. Photo credit: Intentionally Eat.

This Focaccia recipe is simple to make with no kneading required. If you have never made homemade bread before, then this is the best bread to get you started. This focaccia is an herby, airy flatbread full of herbs and flavor. Dip in marinara, olive oil or enjoy it with a side for salad or soup.
Get the Recipe: Focaccia

Brie And Apple Grilled Cheese

A grilled cheese sandwich on a white plate. — Brie And Apple Grilled Cheese. Photo credit: West Coast.

Sweet tart apple, creamy, earthy brie, crisp, buttery toast with a kiss of lightly spicy honey. Honey adds both a sweet and savoury flavour that makes the apple and brie sing. This is comfort food at it’s finest!
Get the Recipe: Brie And Apple Grilled Cheese

Rosemary Cheddar Biscuits

A plate of biscuits with honey on it. — Rosemary Cheddar Biscuits. Photo credit: Love From The Table.

Upgrade your dinner rolls with these simple homemade rosemary cheddar biscuits. With fresh rosemary, creamy buttermilk and aged white cheddar, these delicious biscuits are a perfect addition to your dinner menu.
Get the Recipe: Rosemary Cheddar Biscuits

Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Country style cornbread cooked in a skillet with a drizzle of honey. — Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe. Photo credit: xoxoBella

A delicious sweet skillet cornbread, perfect as a side for chili or a tasty snack. With honey, butter, and cornmeal, it’s a real treat!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Skillet Cornbread Recipe