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    Home » Side Dish

    50 Best Sides to Serve with Potato Soup for Dinner

    Published: Dec 19, 2022 by Tami McBride · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Serving potato soup? Check out these delicious side dishes to serve with potato soup for dinner. Get lots of side ideas that taste great with potatoes.

    Two mugs of potato soup garnished with shredded cheese, sliced green onions, and strips of bacon.

    When its soup season, creamy potato soup is the answer for dinner for a cozy night at home. But soup needs a side to be complete. Good thing there are many delicious recipes for sides and lots of helpful serving tips.

    What are the best side dishes to serve with potato soup? The best options to serve with potato soup for dinner are breadsticks, salad, sliders, and mac and cheese bites.

    The best soup toppings are bacon, green onions, and shredded cheese. Try any of these delicious sides with your favorite potato soup recipe.

    You may also be interested in the best bread to serve with soup.

    1

    Bread Bowl

    You can never go wrong with a bread bowl. Potato soup is thick, so the bread bowl won't get soggy before your meal is over. Serve your next batch of soup in a bread bowl.

    2

    Arugula Salad

    Arugula salad is a great option for a simple soup. Peppery greens and a light dressing will taste refreshing with satisfying potato soup.

    3

    Garlic Bread

    A side of garlic bread is a classic comfort food everyone will love. Crunchy and garlicky, the bread is a perfect choice for a hearty bowl of potato soup.

    4

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    If you are looking for an easy meal, roasted Brussels sprouts is a good choice. Roast the vegetable with onions and bacon for a mouthwatering recipe.

    Try it with a creamy soup like potato leek soup.

    5

    Cheesy Bread

    Cheese bread is the perfect side dish for any memorable meal. Add shredded cheese to the bread recipe for a side worthy of any special occasion.

    6

    Crab Cakes

    Want a unique dish to serve with soup? Consider crab cakes made from fresh crab meat. Sour and salty, this side is crispy on the outside but tender on the inside.

    7

    Soft Onion Breadsticks

    Potatoes and onions are a nice flavor pairing. Why not try onion breadsticks with potato soup? They are the perfect match. Especially since breadsticks were made for dipping.

    8

    Broccoli Salad

    If you are looking for an easy meal, broccoli salad and soup are fantastic menu choices. Fresh broccoli florets, diced onion, bacon, and a creamy dressing make up this simple salad.

    9

    Chicken Tenders

    Chicken tenders are crispy, golden-brown finger foods. Dunk the bite-sized morsels into a dipping sauce for the best experience. The crowd will go wild with your chicken bites.

    10

    Caesar Salad

    A classic Caesar salad contains leafy greens, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. It is an easy side to serve with soup at a dinner party.

    11

    Corn Muffins

    Serve corn muffins with soup during the colder months of the year. Sweet, tender corn muffins fresh from the oven will keep you warm and comforted with a cup of potato soup for dinner.

    You may also like crumbling the corn muffins and making a layered cornbread salad.

    12

    Coconut Rice

    Aromatic coconut rice is a great recipe to go with potato soup. Jasmine rice and coconut milk make a sweet, creamy dish that can absorb the extra sauciness of soup. The soup and rice make a dynamic duo.

    13

    Apple Walnut Salad

    A salad with fruit and nuts is a great side dish with a pot of potato soup. The crisp, crunchy apples and walnuts include a mix of sweet and savory flavors. Tantalize your taste buds with a tasty salad.

    14

    Lemon Garlic Chicken Legs

    Chicken legs and potato soup are a delicious match. Juicy, tender lemon garlic chicken legs are sure to please the taste buds and leave you satisfied after dinner.

    15

    Crusty Bread

    You can never go wrong serving crusty bread with potato soup for dinner. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the bread is perfect for dunking into thick potato soup.

    16

    Fish Sticks

    Bake some fish sticks in the oven for a protein soup side dish. Fish sticks are light, crispy, and delicious. Dunk them in tartar sauce for an appetizing side.

    17

    Dinner Rolls

    Rolls and soup are a classic combo for dinner. Yeast rolls take time to rise, but the wait is worth it. Your family will be drooling over these soft, golden-brown rolls fresh from the
    oven.

    18

    Crudite Platter

    Grab an assortment of crisp, raw vegetables for your crudite platter, also known as a veggie tray. Fresh vegetables don't always have to be in a salad. Carrots, celery, and grape tomatoes are popular for the platter, along with a creamy dill dip.

    19

    Cheese Fries

    Don't serve just any old French fries. Make cheese fries. A simple cheese sauce and crispy fries will make everyone at the table smile.

    20

    Spicy Fried Green Beans

    Turn up the heat with spicy fried green beans. Cayenne pepper, garlic, and onion powder add heat to the beans. After they are fried, dip them in spicy Sriracha sauce to bring fire to your meal.

    21

    Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Bread

    Focaccia is a type of Italian flatbread topped with herbs and spices. And garlic and rosemary are ideal flavorings when serving focaccia with potato soup for dinner. Grab a bowl of soup and a slice of focaccia for a satisfying meal.

    22

    Cheddar and Bacon Soda Bread

    Don't make ordinary soda bread. Add some cheddar and bacon to take it to the next level. After all, cheddar and bacon are excellent potato soup toppings. So throwing them in the bread on the side is a smart idea.

    23

    Teriyaki Meatballs

    Meatballs are an easy way to liven up dinner. Savory, sweet, and tangy teriyaki meatballs are a sure winner to pair with potato soup.

    24

    Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

    Together, classic grilled cheese sandwiches and potato soup are a great idea. To make the sandwich better, add a slice of ham before grilling it. Soup and sandwich combos make delicious meals.

    25

    Biscuits

    It's always a good idea to have homemade biscuits and potato soup for dinner. Biscuits are quick to whip up and easy to flavor with herbs and cheese. Make a batch for dinner tonight.

    26

    Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

    Deviled eggs may be a classic, but adding pickled pepperoncini makes them shine. The recipe is simple, but using the correct technique to hard-boil the eggs is critical. Get smooth, creamy yolks with a few easy tips.

    27

    BLT

    Make a no-frills BLT with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and a juicy tomato slice sandwiched between two thick slices of bread. It is just the thing you need with potato soup on the
    menu.

    28

    Sauteed Kale

    Want to make your dinner stand out? Make spicy sauteed kale with chile peppers. It's a bold statement. But potato soup can handle it.

    29

    Crispy Baked Mac and Cheese Bites

    Crispy baked mac and cheese bites are a great choice for creamy potato soup. The combination of two comfort foods is perfect for a chilly winter evening.

    30

    Cheese Toast

    Cheese toast isn't just for tomato soup. Cheesy toast loves to sit beside potato soup. Melty cheese and a crunchy bite. What could be better?

    31

    Zucchini and Potato Fritters

    Potato fritter AND potato soup? Yep! That combo works. Make the fritters with shredded zucchini and one reserved potato you kept from the soup. You will be thrilled at this pairing.

    32

    Brioche Rolls

    Make light, sweet brioche rolls with butter, eggs, and sugar. They are tasty enough that you may not even need butter or jam. Just eat an ungarnished roll with your soup and call it a meal.

    33

    Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas

    Make a veggie quesadilla with a flour tortilla. Layer spinach, mushrooms, and cheese on the tortilla and toast it in a skillet. Give potato soup with quesadillas a try.

    34

    Roast Beef Sandwich

    What better sandwich is there to serve with potato soup than a classic roast beef? Roast beef and potatoes always taste superb together. So, stuff layers of roast beef and cheddar cheese between two slices of bread. No one will skip dinner tonight.

    35

    Strawberry Spinach Salad

    A strawberry spinach salad is just what you need to contrast a warm pot of potato soup. The salad has sweet strawberries, fresh spinach, feta cheese, and toasted almonds. Drizzle with a balsamic vinegar dressing to finish out the recipe.

    36

    Rye Bread

    Mild, earthy, slightly sour rye bread makes a great companion to a bowl of potato soup. Toast the rye and slather it with butter for a hearty flavor you will like.

    37

    Bang Bang Shrimp

    Spicy, Asian-inspired bang bang shrimp will be a hit when you serve it with potato soup. Don't forget the sweet chili sauce.

    38

    Crackers

    Oyster or saltine crackers crumbled on top of potato soup are an ideal garnish for your meal. Crackers can always be relied on whenever you are unsure of a soup side.

    Try these crackers:

    • Saltine crackers. Buy from Amazon.
    • Oyster crackers. Buy from Amazon.
    • Town House butter crackers. Buy from Amazon.
    39

    Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread

    Monkey bread is a great dish to serve with soup. This pull-apart bread is irresistible to young and old alike. The caramel-coated treat is an incentive to finish your bowl of soup.

    40

    Garden Salad

    Serve a crisp salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers with any bowl of soup. A dressing or vinaigrette is a delicious way to customize the salad. Sprinkle with bacon
    bits, crunchy nuts, or freshly ground black pepper. Salad just the way you like it.

    41

    Garlic Knots

    Garlic knots are usually made from leftover pizza dough. The dough is tied in a knot for a unique shape. They have an irresistible flavor that will always leave you wanting more. Grab the perfect accompaniment to potato soup for dinner.

    42

    Sloppy Joes Sliders

    Sliders are a great way to complete a meal. The small sandwiches on special buns are wonderful with potato soup. Try a sloppy Joe slider with a jazzed-up can of Manwich sloppy Joes. It will be an unforgettable dinner.

    43

    Sweet Potato Souffle

    Grab a bunch of sweet potatoes for this unforgettable dish. It's an egg-based dish with mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, butter, sugar, and milk. Serve it with a hearty soup, and your family will talk about it for days.

    44

    German Pretzel Sticks

    Not a pretzel, not a breadstick. But a combination of the best things about the two. The distinct chewy taste of a pretzel in the shape of a dunkable breadstick. What's not to love?

    45

    Bacon and Mushroom Pork Chops

    Pork chops and potatoes are a tasty match. You will love preparing pork chops with a mushroom bacon sauce. Cook a pan for a meal that will leave you satisfied.

    46

    Sourdough Bread

    Try a slice of buttered sourdough bread with a warm bowl of soup for a complete meal. The tangy bread is the ideal flavor to match potato soup. This is a combo you will turn to
    again and again.

    47

    Cheese Puffs

    Baked cheese puffs are an easy recipe. They are a bread-like dish that is perfect for potato soup for dinner. Be sure to use sharp, full-flavored cheese for the best results.

    48

    Cinnamon Rolls

    Cinnamon rolls are a sweet pastry perfect for any delicious soup recipe. If you don't have time to start from scratch, try a few tricks to make canned cinnamon rolls taste homemade.

    Pour heavy cream over them before they bake. Soft, gooey rolls frosted with cream cheese frosting will become your new favorite recipe.

    49

    Chicken Salad in a Puff Pastry

    Serving chicken salad in a baked puff pastry shell makes an attractive presentation. And chicken salad with potato soup is a delicious combination.

    50

    Bacon Apple Cheddar Panini

    A panini is a versatile sandwich perfect for potato soup. Grab thick slices of bread and layer with bacon, apple slices, and shredded cheese. Toast it in a panini maker for a new
    favorite sandwich to serve at dinner.

    Best Toppings for Potato Soup

    There are dozens of delicious toppings for potato soup, but here are a few you can serve for dinner tonight.

    • Bacon. Learn how to cook bacon in the oven for an easy, hands-free technique.
    • Shredded cheese. Cheddar, feta, or Cotija are all good choices.
    • Sliced green onions or chives.
    • Croutons. Make your own if you have time.
    • Dollop of sour cream.

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