Is there anything better than sitting down at the dinner table to a warm bowl of broccoli cheese soup? The only thing you might be missing is a fabulous side dish to round out this delicious meal. Have you ever wondered what to eat with broccoli cheese soup?
But before we get to the list, you must try my quick and easy one-pot broccoli cheddar soup recipe. It's not only features cheddar but also has parmesan cheese. You have the option of using frozen or fresh broccoli. It is a classic recipe that your whole family will love.
I've got a fantastic list of 63 recipes that are the perfect sides to serve with this classic comfort food. I hope you enjoy it.
Soup Crackers
Soup Cracker Recipe
These crispy, flavorful crackers are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite soups, adding a satisfying crunch and a burst of savory goodness with every bite. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make in just five easy steps with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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Homemade Croutons
Turn your leftover sourdough bread into something spectacular with this homemade sourdough croutons recipe. See the post body for plenty of different variations and creative ideas for how to use them.
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Pizza Dough Pretzels
These pizza dough pretzels are the perfect shortcut to fresh, soft pretzels at home. Perfectly soft, dense, and chewy AND super easy to make!
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Breads
You'll find plenty of great recipes for garlic bread, breadsticks, dinner rolls, and more! If this is your first time making bread, these recipes require basic ingredients that most people have in their pantries. For me, I love to pair crusty bread with broccoli soup for an easy meal. There's just something about dipping a piece of bread in broccoli cheddar soup.
Bread Bowls
A bread bowl is a super convenient and easy way to serve broccoli soup, and these recipes don't disappoint.
Sourdough Bread Bowls from Made in Motherhood. Serve up your favorite fall soups in these sourdough bread bowls. These soft and delicious bread bowls have a chewy crust and a tight crumb.
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Homemade Bread Bowls from Yellow Bliss Road - Homemade Bread Bowls are a delicious way to serve up your favorite soups! Make them fresh in your own oven for a dinner upgrade your family will love!
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Crusty Bread
My Everyday Sourdough Bread Recipe – Sourdough Brandon. Bake delicious, homemade sourdough bread with this sourdough recipe for home bakers. This detailed guide will walk you through each step.
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Asiago Sourdough Bread from Sense and Edibility - Asiago Sourdough Bread is a tangy, fluffy bread flecked with the sweet and sour flavor of aged Asiago cheese wrapped in a crispy crust. #sourdoughbread
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Fluffy Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread (+ Photo Tutorial) from Peak to Plate - Fluffy sourdough bread with the perfect blend of airy and tangy, with a texture so light you’ll feel like you’re biting into a cloud.
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Biscuits
Easy Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits from Spend with Pennies - Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits are fluffy, flaky, & buttery. Serve warm with honey, jam, or sausage gravy for the perfect biscuit every time!
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Easy Drop Biscuit Recipe from A Well-Seasoned Kitchen® - Make tender, buttery drop biscuits with 7 ingredients in under 25 minutes with our easy recipe! No stand mixer or food processor required.
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Baking Powder Biscuits from The Art of Food and Wine - Baking Powder Biscuits are flakey, fluffy, light and ready in 30-minutes! These biscuits can be cut out or you can make a drop biscuit if you are in a rush.
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Dinner Rolls
Condensed Milk Dinner Rolls from An Off Grid Life - This condensed milk dinner rolls recipe is perfect for new bakers looking for a light, fluffy, and sweet dinner bun recipe to try today.
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Brioche Rolls from Pinch and Swirl - The easiest no-knead recipe for homemade soft, fluffy Brioche Dinner Rolls! Perfect for your holiday table and excellent for savory and sweet sandwiches!
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls from Savory Experiments - Soft and sweet yeast dinner rolls served warm with homemade honey cinnamon butter. Make ahead and freezer friendly!
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Refrigerator Rolls from Garlic and Zest - Want soft yeasty butter rolls? This yeast rolls recipe is the best. These make-ahead refrigerator rolls are ready to bake when you are. Easy too.
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Focaccia
Easy Cast Iron Focaccia Bread (No Knead) from The Virtual Caterer - Easy cast iron focaccia bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that you can make at home. This focaccia bread has a crispy crust and a soft, pillowy
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Rosemary Focaccia from Cinnamon & Sage Co. - Rosemary focaccia is soft and fluffy on the inside, crusty on the outside with sprigs of rosemary and flakey salt sprinkled all over.
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Scones
Savory Parsnip Scones from Christina's Cucina - Savory parsnip scones are delightfully unique and pair incredibly well with many soups. Need a parsnip recipe-don’t let this one pass you by!
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Cheddar and Green Chili Scones from Muy Bueno Blog - Every time I eat a scone it reminds me of a bed and breakfast. They sound so fancy-schmancy, but in actuality are very easy to make. These savory, spicy, cheesy, and buttery-rich scones are a
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Garlic Bread
QUICK GARLIC KNOTS from Julie's Apron. The garlic knots are extremely quick to make since the dough is canned biscuit dough, all you have to make is the irresistible garlic butter.
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Black Angus Cheesy Garlic Bread from The Cookin Chicks - Black Angus Cheesy Garlic Bread is creamy, buttery, flavor packed copycat recipe everyone will enjoy! Ready to devour in only 15 minutes!
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Garlic Bread Bites (Easy Appetizer) from My Bread Recipes - Garlic Bread Bites are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Buttery bread rolls for charcuterie boards and appetizer spreads.
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Simple and tasty Cheesy Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer from The Kitchen Bucket List. Cheesy garlic bread in the air fryer: have you ever tried it? A simple and tasty recipe that can serve as an appetizer or a side dish.
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Breadsticks
Puff Pastry Garlic Bread Sticks from Easy Homemade Recipes - Everyone loves Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks. Crispy and light, these garlic bread sticks made with puff pastry, grated parmesan cheese, garlic
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Simple Sourdough Breadsticks (No Yeast!) from Lynn's Way of Life - Simple sourdough breadsticks are impressive to make and so delicious to serve with your favorite dinner or snack!
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Olive Garden Breadsticks from Amanda's Cookin - There’s a secret to Olive Garden’s breadsticks. It’s not necessarily their dough, it’s what happens when they come out of the oven. This recipe yield warm, garlic-sprinkled breadsticks every time!
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Cornbread Muffins
Easy Mini Cornbread Muffins Recipe {with Honey} from Healthy Kids Recipes - This mini cornbread muffin recipe with honey is the perfect side dish to serve with chili, soup, and more! Easy to make and healthy too!
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French Fries and Potato Wedges
You'll find all kinds of french fry recipes here, even ones that use an air fryer. Most of them use simple ingredients and make a great addition to a soup served as the main course. There are so many different ways to make potatoes. Give one of these recipes a try.
Homemade French Fries (Perfect & Crispy!) from Little Sunny Kitchen. Homemade french fries are simple to make at home with just two ingredients. These fries are crispy on the outside and tender inside!
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Mashed Potato French Fries from All You Need Is Brunch - These Mashed Potato French Fries are a delectable treat. Everything you love about mashed potatoes paired with an ultra-crispy French fried coating! You will not be able to stop at one! If you love French fries as much as I do then you have to also try my Parmesan Truffle Fries and my Nacho Fries!…
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Copycat Red Robin Fries from The Slow Roasted Italian - Red Robin Fries are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with a flavor that will make your mouth water! Make them in under an hour.
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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Fries from The Food Hussy - Loaded fries like these Buffalo Chicken Fries are always a favorite when you go OUT so why not have them at home????
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Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Fries from Two Kids And A Coupon - Take your homemade French fries to a whole new level with this Parmesan Truffle fries recipe.
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Aioli from We Eat At Last - You will love these crispy baked sweet potato fries with spicy aioli sauce. This recipe is easy to make, absolutely flavorful, and perfect to enjoy as an appetizer or side dish.
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Purple Sweet Potato Fries from Moon and Spoon and Yum - Easy to make purple sweet potato fries with a delightful smoky and savory flavor. Naturally plant-based.
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Garlic Fries from Oh My Veg - These Vegan Garlic Fries can be baked or air fried for a healthy, quick and easy street food guilt free treat!
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Crispy Potato Wedges from Scarlati Family Kitchen - These crispy potato wedges with parmesan cheese are roasted to perfection and served with a lemon aioli dipping sauce for a tasty side dish!
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Crispy Baked Potato Wedges from Flavours Treat - Incredibly delicious and addictive crispy baked potato wedges are easy to prepare with only a few ingredients.
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Onion Rings
Whether deep-fried or baked, dipped in batter, or coated with panko crumbs, crispy onion rings are a great choice for a side dish with delicious soup.
Onion Rings from Dinner At The Zoo - These onion rings are coated in beer batter and deep fried until golden brown. They’re even better than what you’d get at a restaurant.
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Easy Onion Strings ~ Crispy Burger Topping - Miss in the Kitchen. Easy Onion Strings are a crispy and delicious addition to burgers and sandwiches or serve them up as an irresistible side dish or appetizer!
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Sourdough Onion Rings | Fried Sourdough Onion Rings | Eat the Love. Make the crispiest, crunchiest, tastiest onion rings you’ve ever had, with the perfect amount of coating, by using sourdough starter discard!
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Homemade Onion Rings from The Food Hussy - Homemade onion rings in the air fryer are amazing! You can’t beat the crispness of these - plus I’ve got a secret ingredient for more flavor!
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Air Fryer Onion Rings {Extra Crispy} - Miss in the Kitchen. Air Fryer Onion Rings are as crispy and delicious as deep fried with a fraction of the calories. With the best tips for crunchy onion rings.
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Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes make a delicious side, and depending on seasoning and preparation, they can take on different flavors.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Get Inspired Everyday! - Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a quick and easy healthy side dish the whole family will love and they’re great as a taco bowl base too.
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Baked Sweet Potato Slices from Happy Gut Lucky - Baked Sweet Potato Slices are an easy, delectable, and nutritious side dish. Simply peel, slice, season, and bake! Make sweet or savory.
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Baked Sweet Potatoes from Tidy Mom - Elevate your side dish game with the secret to quick and deliciously baked sweet potatoes. Enjoy tender, flavorful results in no time!
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Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables
Roasted vegetables are the perfect side dish for this classic comfort food.
Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes from Chew Out Loud - These Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes are super quick, easy, crispy on the outside, and tender. They’re immensely flavorful…
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Lemon Dill Potatoes from Next In LIme - These flavorful spuds are tossed in a tangy lemon dill dressing for a refreshing twist on roasted potatoes - a perfect side dish or snack.
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Hasselback Potatoes from Fresh Coast Eats - Hasselback potatoes are super easy to make and once you try them, you will never go back to regular baked again! I love loading my potatoes with lots of traditional toppings. The combination of cheese, crisp bacon, sour cream, and chives just can’t be beaten in my opinion.
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Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips from The Savory Cipolla - The natural sweetness of carrots and parsnips pairs beautifully with the honey, while the balsamic vinegar adds a tangy balance, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
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Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts from Homemade Hooplah - Savor the blend of caramelized cinnamon maple syrup over tender vegetables with this simple maple roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts side dish.
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Roasted Green Beans and Carrots from The Copper Table - These Roasted Green Beans and Carrots are not only delicious, but they work well with almost any main dish you can throw at them.
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Air Fryer Potatoes and Carrots from Bless This Meal - Discover the perfect side dish or snack with these delicious and easy air fryer potatoes and carrots. Enjoy crispy, golden-brown potatoes and tender, flavorful carrots, all cooked to perfection in your air fryer.
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Potato Salad
This recipe is a twist on the classic German potato salad recipe. And, since this recipe has bacon in it, it is the perfect match to add a little protein to the broccoli soup.
Warm Potato Salad Recipe
Warm Potato Salad Recipe from Salads Soups and Sweets - This Warm Potato Salad Recipe is one of my favorites! It checks all the boxes for the best potato salad - creamy baby red potatoes, crispy crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, fresh herbs, and warm mustard vinaigrette dressing.
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Green Salads
If you're looking for a healthy dish to pair with a creamy soup, look no further than these greens.
Tossed Salad for a Crowd from Haute and Healthy Living - This simple tossed salad recipe for a crowd is perfect for all of your summer parties, potlucks and BBQs, or served up as a healthy side dish for a weeknight meal! Tossed in a homemade vinaigrette dressing, this mixed garden salad is so fresh, crunchy and delicious!
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Candied Pecan and Cranberry Pear Salad from Whiskful Cooking - There’s nothing like a bright and beautiful showstopping salad ! It can complement any holiday, get-together, or weeknight dinner and make it so much better and elevated.
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Spinach Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese from All Nutritious - This spinach tomato salad is an easy, refreshing, and hearty meal. It has vibrant flavors and is low calorie, vegetarian and gluten-free. It’s a lovely side dish or a full-on meal.
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Citrus Pomegranate Winter Salad from Begin with Balance - This citrus pomegranate winter salad with orange dressing is the perfect addition to your meal during the Holiday season. This salad is simple and focuses on seasonal ingredients like oranges, grapefruits, pomegranates, and pecans.
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Italian Mixed Green Salad with Crispy Prosciutto from Sungrown Kitchen - This Italian Mixed Greens Salad is loaded with bold ingredients and big flavor! Mixed greens get tossed with feta cheese, kalamata olives, cucumber, red onion slices and easy-to-make crispy prosciutto. With a zesty Italian homemade vinaigrette, it's the perfect side salad that just goes with everything! Ready in 15 minutes!
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Main Dish Ideas
If you're looking for something a little more hearty, try these recipes. From hot dogs to grilled cheese sandwiches, all of these dishes go perfectly with a bowl of soup.
Air Fryer Hot Dogs from All You Need Is Brunch - These Air Fryer Hot Dogs are the ultimate quick and easy meal! Thanks to the circulating hot air of the air fryer, it yields a perfectly cooked hot dog with a golden exterior and juicy interior, without the need to fire up the grill! Load them up with your favorite hot dog toppings for a speedy weeknight dinner or a tasty lunch option! Plus, with minimal prep time, you'll have a delicious meal ready in minutes.
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Pretzel Dogs from Graceful Dame - Fresh, buttery, salty, warm, and just begging to be devoured. These pretzel dogs are a deliciously fun alternative to classic, soft pretzels.
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Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls fro Thriving In Parenting - This easy meal uses simple ingredients utilizing cans of crescent rolls or your favorite puff pastry. And you can use leftover rotisserie chicken as well.
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Ham Potato Au Gratin from Mom Foodie - This delicious Ham Potato Au Gratin recipe is easy to make and the sort of comfort food your family will crave again and again. The satisfying casserole of gratin potatoes is creamy and rich, with plenty of melted cheese and is a great way to use up leftover ham.
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Best Authentic Starbucks Grilled Cheese (Copycat) from Simple Farmhouse Life - Starbucks Grilled Cheese is undoubtablly one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches around. Well we have managed to creat a copycat version of their delicious grilled cheese that you can make at home and for
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