50 Best Sides for Butternut Squash Soup (2023)

Crusty bread has a hard, crisp outside with a soft feathery inside. You can find it in the bakery section of most grocery stores if you don't want to start from scratch.

Dip it in olive oil. Slather with butter. Spread it with homemade ricotta. No matter how you dress it up, you will be glad it is butternut squash soup’s dinner partner.

Make fluffy, delicious buttermilk biscuits with pancake mix. Only three ingredients needed for these lightly sweetened biscuits.

Or add cheddar cheese and herbs for savory biscuits. They will be a hit paired next to butternut squash soup.

Almost nothing is more tempting than warm dinner rolls, fresh out of the oven dripping with butter and preserves. Rolls may take a little bit longer to make, but they are worth the effort.

If you buy a package of dinner rolls, my little secret is to warm them in the oven for a few minutes before serving them.

Power-up your meal with breadsticks. Breadsticks are perfectly shaped to dip into soup.

Whether you make soft or crunchy breadsticks, they will be a winner at the dinner table. Make a batch and see for yourself.

Garlic bread is not just for pasta. Try it with your soup and you will not be disappointed. It is quick and effortless to make. Best of all, one loaf can easily feed a whole family.

Garlic bread is fantastic at mopping up soup from your bowl.

Focaccia is a flat bread from Italy with a texture similar to pizza crust. Flavor it with rosemary, garlic, and cheese.

Or top with arugula, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. These are dozens of ways to flavor this hearty side.

One of the best sides for a bowl of creamy soup is a gooey cinnamon roll. No need to start the rolls from scratch if you are short on time. Try a few simple tricks to make canned cinnamon rolls taste homemade.

This will be your new go-to side for all your favorite soup recipes.

Nothing is better than a batch of warm garlic knots fresh from the oven. Tie strips of pizza dough in a knot and brush them with a tablespoon of olive oil. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, or Parmesan cheese.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper before baking the knots until they are golden brown. You will love them with soup.

Cornbread is a quick bread made with corn meal. Forget the sweet. Make it spicy with jalapenos. Smear with butter for a popular side bread.

Do you have leftover dry cornbread? For great way to use it up, crumble it on top of leftover soup tomorrow for lunch.

Crackers are always a great sidekick to soup. Dip them in your bowl or crumble them on top. Any way you eat them, you will enjoy crackers with soup.

Here are some of the best soup crackers to serve with soup.

• Saltine crackers. Buy here.
• Oyster crackers. Buy here.
• Town House butter crackers. Buy here.

Scones are a great idea to serve with soup. Because they are a quick bread, they do not require rising. It the heavy cream and eggs that gives scones a dense and crumbly texture.

Make sure to chill the dough before you bake it for the perfect texture. Scones and butternut squash soup make a satisfying pair.

Monkey bread embodies a true experience of sharing food with family or friends. It is a finger food, meant to be torn apart by hand and eaten.

Try serving apple cinnamon monkey bread with butternut squash soup. Or if you are after a savory flavor, give garlic monkey bread a try.

Soft, sweet, and garlicky, you will love Korean cream cheese garlic bread with soup. It doesn’t take a long time to make this dish with Rhodes rolls. Give it a try for dinner.

Entice your kids to finish their soup with a slider. Soup and sliders are a popular double act at dinner.

Cheesy baked turkey sliders are a breeze to whip up. Slather them with a sticky brown sugar mustard butter sauce and you will be in heaven.

Make a ham, turkey, Swiss cheese sandwich. Then dip it in an egg batter and fry it like French toast. Finally, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with a dollop of jam. Yum, yum, and yum.

Your butternut squash soup meal will sparkle with the Monte Cristo sandwich.

Bruschetta originated in Italy as a starter before a meal. Its simple preparation makes it easy to serve as a side with soup.

Begin with toasted bread brushed with olive oil and roasted garlic cloves. Then top with your choice of diced tomatoes, shredded basil, and caramelized onions. Lightly drizzle with balsamic vinegar (optional).

Avocado toast has exploded in popularity over the past couple of years. It is not just a breakfast thing. And it is not just a Millennial favorite.

It is simple, healthy, and delicious. Soup’s perfect partner. Quick and easy. On the table in minutes.

Apples taste great next to butternut squash and bacon tastes amazing next to everything. Don’t miss out on apple bacon grilled cheese sandwiches with a large soup pot.

Cook the bacon in the oven for an easy job. Then grill the sandwich on a skillet or panini press. Slice and serve.

Chicken, cheese, and marinara on a grilled hoagie bun. What could be a better side sandwich?

Half a chicken parm sandwich and a bowl of soup is the perfect soup/sandwich meal.

An unassuming chicken salad sandwich, made with leftover cooked chicken, can be a star in any meal.

A good chicken salad sandwich can be a main dish, but here it is a dependable side.

Try a classic club sandwich with deli meat, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes. It is a tasty combo just made for a warm bowl of soup.

Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lettuce sandwiched between your favorite sandwich bread. A BLT sandwich is easy to make and complements butternut squash soup every time.

A savory, cheesy roast beef sandwich is just what you need when eating a vegetarian soup. The sandwich adds the heartiness the meal lacks with a taste that will have you returning for seconds.

Turn leftover pulled pork into a mouthwatering side sandwich. Pulled pork sliders are a popular pairing for soup. Slide some pickled jalapenos inside for a fiery bite every time.

Brussels sprouts and kale star in this two-veggie salad. Shredded veggies, crunchy pecans, and sweet Craisins are drizzled with a creamy maple vinaigrette. Gimme seconds please.

Fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, and roasted pecans make a light salad. It is the perfect companion for a large pot of soup.

Sweet and spicy roasted carrots with brown sugar glaze make a perfect partner for butternut squash soup. They are easy to make and do not require very many ingredients. Don't skip the fresh carrot top/parsley garnish.

These carrots are one veggie you will not have to beg your children to eat.

Try this quinoa black bean salad recipe with fresh spinach, sauteed veggies, and zesty cumin lime dressing. Garnish with avocados, cotija cheese, and pepitas.

A salad with a little bit of protein and some healthy fats will have everyone returning for seconds.

Turkey salad has a kaleidoscope of flavors to tempt your taste buds. Crisp greens and leftover turkey combined with sweet, tart, crunchy, and chewy mix-ins. 

Just what you need with a cup of soup.

You are already on a veggie kick by serving healthy butternut squash soup. But don’t stop there. Roast some winter root vegetables for complete veggie overload.

Chop the vegetables and roast them on a baking sheet drizzled with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.

Crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, fresh greens. What more could you ask for in a sweet and savory salad? You will love apple walnut salad next to a steaming bowl of butternut squash soup.

Fresh broccoli florets, diced onion, bacon, and a creamy dressing make up this simple salad. Broccoli salad and soup are one pairing that you will be serving again and again.

Cobb salad will give you all the protein you are missing in butternut squash soup. The salad has grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, and crunchy bacon. Not to mention the leafy greens and fresh veggies.

Give a Cobb and a bowl of soup a try. You will be glad you did.

Sometimes a fresh, seasonal salad is all you need to make your dinner complete. Greens, veggies, and a delicious dressing will give your meal a boost.

A Caprese salad is a layer of mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, and basil leaves. Drizzle on rich olive oil and season with salt and pepper. It will be one of the best parts of dinner.

If you have leftover baked potatoes, give them new life by making potato skins. Potatoes and butternut squash – always a winning combo.

Crispy, cheesy potato skins are a family favorite. Dip them in your soup or a sour cream sauce.

Sweet potatoes are a healthy winter root vegetable. And they make delicious fries. Crispy, tasty, and great for soup dipping.

A quesadilla is a stunning side for almost any dish. It only needs a couple of ingredients, it toasts in minutes, and it can be customized to fit picky taste buds.

My favorite quesadilla is a basic tortilla with shredded cheddar cheese. But you can also add roasted veggies for a veggie quesadilla.

Need a fun finger food for your soup? This baked mac and cheese bites recipe is the perfect appetizer for kids and adults. They are easy to freeze and quick to reheat.

Instead of roasting chickpeas, try making falafel instead. Falafel is made from ground, uncooked chickpeas processed to a fine crumble.

It is another great protein side for butternut squash soup.

Fritters are battered and fried vegetables, fruits, small pieces of cooked meat, or balls of cooked grain. Try a batch with your soup tonight.

I admit, popcorn is my go-to soup side when I am short on time. Its quick, easy prep time is a good reason to give it a try.

Season it with delicious popcorn seasonings for a gourmet experience.

Baked cheese puffs are a bread-like dish you will love serving with soup. Round balls of sharp, full-flavored cheese are heavenly. You will be munching on them all night.

Cook chicken breast on the stove and get tender, juicy chicken. Follow my cooking steps to get moist flavorful chicken every time. Slice it and eat it with your cup of butternut squash soup.

Shrimp are a sizzling finger-food that are phenomenal paired with butternut squash soup. They are quick to whip up while the soup is cooking.

Pork, apple, butternut squash. They are delicious fall comfort foods that complement each other. When you serve butternut squash soup, try delicate pork tenderloin as a side dish.

We never order salmon from a restaurant anymore because I’m always disappointed it doesn’t taste as good as the salmon my husband grills at home.

I recommend salmon as a light meat to serve with butternut squash soup. I think it tastes best when it is grilled outside.

Make your go-to side dish a pan of meatballs. They are perfect for an easy butternut squash soup recipe. You get your veggies in the soup and your hearty protein in the side.

Make an easy batch of sushi when you make butternut squash soup. It is a pairing you may not have considered. But once you serve them together, you will be hooked.

Soup for dinner? Try serving a charcuterie board along side it. It's a little different, but you will like it.

Throw together some cured meat, crunchy crackers, and soft cheese for an unforgettable soup pairing.