What to Serve with Butternut Squash Soup: 20 Best Side Dishes
Wondering What to Serve with Butternut Squash Soup? This collection has got you covered from soup to nuts! 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.
Creamy butternut squash soup is like a cozy sweater during chilly nights!
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.
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!
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List of 20 Best Soup Sides
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Check Out These Other Comforting Soups
Looking for other cozy soup ideas? Check out these other hearty comforting soups that pair well with these sides as well.
Tips To Serve Sides
- Breads: Consider serving with warm buttered bread than with a cold baguette. Sprinkle with garlic or herbs before serving to add extra flavor.
- Bread Bowl: Serving the soup in a bread bowl can be both fun and delicious. The bread soaks up the soup, providing a hearty and satisfying experience
- Cheese: To make this extra cozy meal, pair with cheesy sandwiches, such as grilled cheese or mac and cheese. A perfect meal for those wintery nights!
More Side Dish Ideas
- What to Serve with Potato Soup
- What to Serve with Broccoli Cheese Soup
- What to Serve with Fried Rice
- What to Serve with Eggplant
- Breakfast Side Dishes
- Side Dishes for Pasta
Conclusion
We hope you found a side of your liking in this list! You can never go wrong with trying more than one side.
What is your favorite side to pair with soup? Let us know in the comments below!
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