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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    What to Serve with Butternut Squash Soup: 20 Best Side Dishes

    Published: Aug 18, 2022 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    If you're looking for the perfect side dish to serve with butternut squash soup, this recipe collection has got you covered. From salads to breads to sandwiches and more, you'll be sure to find the right dish to complement your bowl of delicious butternut squash soup.

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    Creamy butternut squash soup is one of my favorite soup recipes!

    With its naturally sweet flavor, a fresh butternut squash smells amazing when it's roasted on a baking sheet in the oven. Cut it up and toss it into a large soup pot with fresh herbs, simmer over low heat, and puree it at the end for the ultimate creamy texture.

    A hearty soup like this one is the best thing for autumn evenings or cold winter nights. It also works for summer meals, depending on what you pair it with.

    Whether you’re serving up a vegan butternut squash soup or a dairy-based version, it’s a good idea to add a side dish like homemade bread or a light salad. 

    All recipes below are vegetarian or vegan and a tasty new experience for your easy soup days!

    Copycat Chick Fil A Superfood Salad
    This wildly delicious salad was offered at Chick Fil A a few years ago but is no longer available. Luckily, we have an easy recipe for a homemade version. You’ll love the rich flavor of the greens, sour cherries, crunchy walnuts and delightful dressing!
    Check out this recipe
    Chick fil a superfood kale salad served on a white plate with a fork on the side.
    Pear and Fennel Salad by Through the Fibro Fog
    If you love the sweet taste of fruit in your garden salad, here’s an elegant side dish for you. This delicious combination of the ripe pears, crispy celery and fennel is a great way to use your mandolin. You might also enjoy the delicate mint dressing.
    Check out this recipe
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    Rustic Gluten-Free Cornbread by Strength and Sunshine
    Cornbread is a soup’s best friend. It’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a mildly sweet flavor, and made for dunking! This gluten-free version uses both cornmeal and millet flour for a yummy cast-iron skillet creation.
    Check out this recipe
    piece of cornbread on a white plate with vegan butter and honey on top.
    Mini Mushroom Pies with Thyme by Food Worth Feed
    Each of these pastries with sauteed mushrooms is as cute as a button! They take a little extra time to create but you can make a large batch and freeze. Then, pull one or two out to enjoy with your butternut squash soup. You’ll also find a simple recipe for pie crust that uses vodka for a more tender crust.
    Check out this recipe
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    Roasted Vegetable Lentil Salad by Running on Real Food
    This dish features chewy lentils and mouth watering roasted vegetables (sweet potato, zucchini and carrots). You can cook these veggies and your butternut squash at the same time. For a twist, try the spiced or curried lentil versions as well.
    Check out this recipe
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    Damper Bread by The Aussie Home Cook
    Most likely, you’re not sitting by a campfire enjoying homemade soup. This damper recipe has a traditional version using an oven, although you can just as easily put in a camp oven or cook over the campfire! It uses simple ingredients and is perfect for a creamy soup.
    Check out this recipe
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    Vegan Pumpkin Dinner Rolls by Rainbow Nourishments
    These savory pumpkin rolls are soft and fluffy and easy to make. You’ll need pumpkin puree, the same kind you use for pumpkin pie. To prepare the rolls, there’s a double rising system - first with the dough and then with the smaller balls of dough. While the rolls are baking, you can make a maple syrup glaze for natural sweetness. Enjoy while still warm!
    Check out this recipe
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    Paneer Sandwich by Easy Indian Cookbook
    After a quick stop at a local Indian grocery, pull out your sandwich press. You’re about to make a few intriguing cheese sandwiches. The mint chutney sauce gives medium heat and the paneer is satisfying and full of flavor. Use sandwich bread or stuff it all into a warm pita.
    Check out this recipe
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    Small Batch Dinner Rolls by Homemade in the Kitchen
    This lovely recipe shares great tips on working with yeast, along with a rustic bunch of fluffy dinner rolls with a honey glaze on top. Remember, the recipe only makes 4 rolls but it’s a great way to test your new bread making skills!
    Check out this recipe
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    Simple Garden Salad by Garlic, Salt & Lime
    Test your garden salad know-how with this guide to constructing a classic garden salad and homemade dressing. It’s proof that healthy recipes need not be tedious or expensive. With great options for adding veggies, protein and flavorful dressings, you won’t be so tempted to pick up a bag of boring pre-made salad!
    Check out this recipe
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    Focaccia Bread by Clan Kitchen
    As this recipe reminds you, don’t be in such a rush to make this side dish for your delicious soup. The rising time is essential to getting a soft, fluffy bread. It’s a fun recipe, from the infusion of fresh herbs in the olive oil to poking the focaccia to make dimpled pockets. 
    Check out this recipe
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    Israeli Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette by A Little And A Lot
    If you’re trying to eat more salads with your meals, this recipe shares a few powerful and tasty tips. This salad is easy to make ahead and pull together whenever you need it, even with a spicy nut and seed mix and pomegranate dressing made from scratch. 
    Check out this recipe
    Israeli salad in a white serving bowl with a spoon in it.
    Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Oats by Haute & Healthy Living
    Skip the knife and cutting board with this recipe - the food processor will do all the work. It’s a delicious burger that balances sweet, spicy and savory flavors. And since you’re making them yourself, you can make regular burgers or mini sliders to go with your butternut squash soup.
    Check out this recipe
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    Vegan Scallops by Strength and Sunshine
    It’s a magical thing when you find a plant-based main ingredient that looks and tastes just like sea scallops. This unusual food, the king oyster mushroom, makes a delectable dish. Learn how to cook it properly to get the effect you want, using the freshest ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
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    Gluten Free Cheese Scones by The Rustic Foodie
    Follow these thorough directions and each precious wedge will be full of flavor and soft texture. It’s possible that these scones might become a staple for all your favorite soups! You will also learn a good reason for chilling the dough before making the scones. 
    Check out this recipe
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    Savory Pear Tartlets with Gorgonzola, Walnut & Thyme by Food Worth Feed
    You can imagine the sublime taste of these glamorous puff pastry creations but you won’t believe how easy they are to make. A few select ingredients and store-bought puff pastry bring it all together to make a great side dish.
    Check out this recipe
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    Spelt Bread Loaf (No-Knead) by It's Not Complicated
    If you’re serving butternut squash soup for dinner, this is an easy homemade bread to bake. Although it requires 5 hours to rest, the results are amazing. It’s a hearty, flavorful loaf, perfect for toasting.
    Check out this recipe
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    Quinoa Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables by Running on Real Food
    Here’s a gorgeous plate of comfort food: roasted Brussels sprouts and other earthy flavors, any kind of quinoa, crunchy kale, dried cranberries for sweetness and a rich dressing. It’s a fantastic mix and could be your new favorite recipe.
    Check out this recipe
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    Beetroot and Sweet Potato Salad by A Sweet Alternative
    This is a spectacular combination of peppery arugula, roasted sweet potatoes and beets, creamy goat cheese and a tangy dressing. Add a topping of toasted pecans or pumpkin seeds for some crunch.
    Check out this recipe
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    Vegan & Gluten-Free Garlic Bread
    As you enjoy your butternut squash soup, say hello to crunchy bites of garlicky heaven! Ensure golden brown perfection by baking for a few minutes before adding the herbal garlic butter.
    Check out this recipe
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