Navy Bean Soup, with its hearty and comforting flavors, is a staple on many dinner tables, especially during chilly evenings. Whether you're whipping up a batch of this classic dish for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests, might leave you asking, "what to serve with navy bean soup?" Finding the perfect side dish to complement its rich flavors can make this soup a crowd-pleaser.
If you're in need of a recipe for white bean soup, look no further than my Hearty Stovetop Navy Bean Soup Recipe with Ham. However, many of these side dishes would also go great with my Panera Bread Copycat Chicken Noodle Soup, or my Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup.
Luckily, there's a plethora of options to choose from, ranging from bread to salads, potatoes, vegetables, and even main entrees. I've put together a collection of the 36 best side dishes that are not only delicious but also the perfect accompaniment to your savory Navy Bean Soup.
Seasoned Soup Crackers
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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.
Breads
Few things pair as perfectly with a steaming bowl of Navy Bean Soup as a slice of crusty bread. Whether you opt for cornbread, dinner rolls, sourdough bread, breadsticks, garlic bread, or focaccia, the combination of warm soup and freshly baked bread is simply irresistible. Slathered with a bit of olive oil or butter, these bread options add a comforting touch to your meal, making each spoonful of soup even more satisfying.
Cornbread
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This quick and easy buttermilk cornbread recipe makes the perfect side dish! My recipe is slightly sweetened and super moist.
Cornbread Muffins
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Rich and buttery with the perfect cornmeal consistency, Homemade Cornbread Muffins are the best side to practically any and all dinners, and great as a side for soups, stews, and chili.
30 Minute Dinner Rolls
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30 minute dinner rolls recipe. Homemade rolls are the perfect and easy addition to any dinner menu!
Dutch Oven No Knead Sourdough Bread
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Master the simplicity of Dutch Oven Bread recipe with our No-Knead Sourdough. An easy 5-minute artisan bread recipe for a deliciously crunchy, chewy homemade sourdough loaf.
Rosemary Cheddar Biscuits
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Upgrade your dinner rolls with these simple homemade rosemary cheddar biscuits. With fresh rosemary, creamy buttermilk and aged white cheddar, these delicious biscuits are a perfect addition to your dinner menu.
Homemade Breadsticks
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These Homemade Breadsticks are better than Olive Garden! Ready in one hour from start to finish, and loaded with garlic, herbs and Parmesan.
Cheesy Garlic Bread
photo credit Yellow Bliss Road
The Best Cheesy Garlic Bread has 3 kinds of cheese, fresh herbs and tons of garlic. Turn plain french bread into cheesy, garlicky perfection!
Foccacia
photo credit Jessica Gavin
Easy focaccia recipe that yields thick soft slices of delicious Italian bread. The yeast-leavened dough is enriched with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh rosemary and salt then baked until golden brown and pillowy. Oven-baked Italian flatbread Grab a warm slice of this focaccia bread and you’ll notice that each piece bounces back easily with a gentle squeeze. That springy tenderness comes from the fruity extra-virgin olive oil mixed into the dough and the gentle leavening of the yeast. The fermenting process works for just over an hour to create little pockets of air that lighten the baked bread.
Salads
Balance out the heartiness of Navy Bean Soup with a refreshing salad on the side. A tossed green salad, cucumber salad, Greek salad, Caesar salad, arugula salad, pasta salad, or fruit salad can provide a burst of freshness and crunch to your meal. With simple ingredients and vibrant flavors, these salads are a great way to incorporate some extra nutrients into your dinner while complementing the creamy texture of the soup.
Easy Tossed Salad
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This simple, quick, healthy, super Easy Tossed Salad goes well with almost any dish or by itself. You can easily customize it to your liking.
Brussels Sprout Salad
This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is a great way to use this mini-cabbage-like veggie. It features a dijon vinaigrette dressing with hints of citrus
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Old Fashioned Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad
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Crunchy, cool, and oh-so-refreshing – that’s how I would describe this Old Fashioned Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad. It reminds me of snacking in Grandma’s kitchen, where we would munch on the fresh cucumbers from the garden. The creaminess of the sour cream pairs so well with dill, covering the crispy cucumbers and onions to bring out the best flavors and texture. This salad is a true comfort side dish, bringing back memories of picnics and family gatherings. A perfect compliment to any dinner.
Greek Salad
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Greek salad, or Horiatiki, with feta, olives, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, oil and vinegar in this traditional recipe.
Caesar Salad Recipe
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Caesar Salad with crisp homemade croutons, parmesan cheese, and a light caesar dressing. This Classic Ceasar Salad Recipe will impress your dinner guests!
Kale Salad
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The trick to this Massaged Kale Salad is rubbing the leaves with dressing until they soften and darken, turning bitterness into deliciousness!
Arugula Salad
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Simple, perfect arugula salad with lemon balsamic dressing and Parmesan. Easy and healthy! This salad goes with any meal and is ready FAST.
Quick and Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
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Think of this pasta salad recipe as a mashup between Greek and Italian pasta salad. Thanks to our simple dressing, veggies, olives, and herbs, it’s loaded with flavor. So many of our readers have made and loved this salad.
Fruit Salad
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A bright and fresh fruit salad that is perfect for summertime! Made with vibrant and flavorful seasonal fruits and a sweet and simple honey lime dressing. The perfect fruit salad recipe!
Potatoes
For a comforting and filling addition to your Navy Bean Soup dinner, consider serving up some potatoes in various forms. Whether you prefer baked potatoes, twice-baked, potato skins, potato wedges, sweet potato fries, or roasted sweet potatoes, the versatility of this starchy side dish makes it a crowd-pleaser. The golden brown exterior and fluffy interior of these potato options offer a satisfying contrast to the rich flavors of the soup.
Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes
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Steakhouse Style Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Butter are simple and easy with crispy, skin and fluffy insides!
Best Twice Baked Potatoes
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This is the BEST Twice Baked Potato recipe! It’s the perfect side dish for any meal. Loaded with all the flavor to make it a show stopper.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Learn how to roast sweet potatoes - irresistably crispy, sweet, caramelized, and tender - with this easy oven roasted sweet potatoes recipe!
Crispy Garlic Baked Potato Wedges
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Crispy Garlic Baked Potato Wedges are soft pillows on the inside, and crunchy on the outside with a good kick of garlic and parmesan cheese!
Potato Skins Recipe
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This potato skins recipe is easy to make with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon topped with a dollop of sour cream. Perfect party appetizer.
Sweet Potato Fries
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This Baked Sweet Potato Fries recipe is ultra-crispy, easy to make, perfectly seasoned, and guaranteed to disappear pretty much...immediately.
Vegetables
Add some color and nutrients to your meal with a selection of vegetable side dishes. Whether you opt for Brussels sprouts, green bean almondine, corn on the cob, fried zucchini, or roasted carrots, the earthy flavors and crispy textures of these veggies are sure to complement the hearty Navy Bean Soup. Seasoned with a sprinkle of black pepper or red pepper flakes, these vegetable dishes add depth and complexity to your dinner spread.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Try these fantastic Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Roast with spices, butter, oil, and breadcrumbs for perfection!
Honey Roasted Carrots
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This recipe for honey roasted carrots is whole carrots, bathed in honey and seasonings, then roasted over until tender and caramelized.
Green Beans Almondine
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In this green beans almondine recipe, garlicky green beans are topped with lemon juice and toasted almonds. It’s a simple, elegant side dish.
Roasted Broccoli
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Roasted Fresh Broccoli with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan Cheese, this side dish recipe is sure to be the Best Broccoli of Your Life!
Corn On The Cob
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Boiling corn with a cup of milk and a stick of butter creates the most delicious corn imaginable. Truly the BEST way to cook corn on the cob!
5 Ingredient Corn Casserole
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This no-fail corn 5 ingredient corn casserole recipe is versatile and bakes up into a savory side dish that will complement any meal.
Corn Fritters
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Corn fritters are fried dough filled with pockets of sweet corn chunks. They are one tasty bite of both sweet and savory!
Fried Zucchini
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Restaurant-style fried zucchini is a family favorite! It’s simply addicting, especially dipped in ranch or marinara.
Main Entree Dishes
If you're looking to turn your Navy Bean Soup into a full-fledged meal, consider pairing it with a savory main entree. From macaroni and cheese to grilled cheese sandwiches or quiche, these comforting dishes are the perfect accompaniment to a bowl of soup on a chilly day. With their creamy textures and rich flavors, these main courses are guaranteed to satisfy your hunger and leave you feeling warm and content.
Easiest Ever Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Easiest Ever Baked Macaroni and Cheese - this is a go-to recipe of many of my readers and it will become the same for your family!
Favorite Grilled Cheese
photo credit Cookie and Kate
This gourmet grilled cheese sandwich recipe is so easy to make at home! Make it when the craving strikes, and it will become your new favorite.
Quiche
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From the flaky pie crust, to the creamy egg filling, this recipe is not only easy to make, but downright delicious! Choose from optional fillings!
Italian Grilled Chicken Panini Sandwich
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This Italian Grilled Chicken Panini Sandwich presses chicken breast, cheese, basil pesto, crushed tomato sauce, and spinach in between sourdough bread.
Charlotte says
Wow, thanks for all the great ideas of what to eat with navy bean soup! I love soups but always feel like I need a little extra, so it's great to have ideas!