What to serve with butternut squash soup! These sandwiches, salads, proteins, side dishes, and breads turn soup into a hearty, fabulous comfort food meal.

Rich, creamy butternut squash soup is creamy and chock full of nourishing flavor.

The vibrant color and savory seasonings are basically coziness in a bowl.

Butternut squash and onion gets sauteed over medium heat or roasted on a sheet pan with a little olive oil, garlic, herbs and salt and pepper.

Then it gets blended in an immersion blender or food processor with chicken stock or vegetable stock until it achieves the perfect creamy texture.

It’s truly amazing how such simple ingredients can turn into such a hearty soup perfect for the fall or winter months.

But as comforting as it can be, you may want to know what to pair with butternut squash soup to create a complete meal.

Let’s check out the best side dishes, salads, and main dish ideas!

What to serve with butternut squash soup for dinner

For a larger meal, the best protein to serve with butternut squash soup is pork. The autumnal flavors of ginger, sage, and rosemary in the soup pairs especially well with pork.

Chicken, beef, lamb, turkey, and even seafood can also complement the richness of the soup, depending on the flavor profile and seasonings you use.

What sandwich goes with butternut squash soup

1. Cheese sandwiches

Grilled cheese sandwiches make excellent accompaniments to a wide variety of soups, and an apple bacon grilled cheese in particular is the perfect pairing for butternut squash soup.

Apple, bacon, cheese, and honey create a sweet and smoky combo that’s irresistible.

Consider serving it on crusty French bread for a sturdy, gourmet-feeling sandwich.

2. Ham and swiss sandwich

Honey ham, swiss cheese, fresh tomatoes, and crispy bacon get toasted to perfection in this grilled ham and swiss sandwich.

It’s ooey-gooey, and makes a hearty dipper for your soup.

Baked ham and cheese sliders are another mouth-watering sandwich that even the pickiest eaters will devour.

3. BLT

You’ll definitely want the recipe for this perfect BLT sandwich.

It’s perfectly grilled, crispy AND tender, and is as good as any sandwich you’d order in a restaurant.

4. Chicken salad sandwich

Nothing beats classic chicken salad on a sandwich.

It’s creamy and fresh, and the crunch of the celery adds such wonderful texture.

Seasoning the mayo with dijon mustard, seasoned salt and black pepper makes all the difference!

What bread goes well with butternut squash soup

5. Sourdough bread

A crusty bread like sourdough is the perfect accompaniment to butternut squash soup.

It’s hardy enough to dip in your soup without disintegrating, and it’s seriously one of the most delicious breads out there.

If you don’t want to tackle making it yourself at home, you can buy a fresh loaf from your local bakery or grocery store.

6. Garlic bread

Buttery, garlicky, and crunchy garlic bread makes a wonderfully delicious side for everything from pasta to steak to soup.

You might be surprised to learn how easy garlic bread is to make at home, and just how much better it tastes than the frozen stuff.

(Not that there’s ANYTHING) wrong with the frozen kind!)

But fresh bread topped with butter, minced garlic, and olive oil is certainly a game changer.

7. Cheese straws

Basically a savory shortbread that are somewhere between a cheese stick and a cracker, cheese straws are both super delicious and totally worth the effort.

Cheddar cheese, butter, and savory seasonings are the basis of this tasty recipe.

They make the perfect dipper for soup, and you can store any leftovers in an airtight container.

They make a great snack!

8. Cheesy garlic biscuits

Homemade cheesy garlic biscuits are flaky and crispy on the outside, but stay tender and fluffy inside.

Not to mention that they’re downright bursting with buttery, cheesy, garlicky goodness.

If you like the biscuits at Red Lobster, you’ve got to try these!

9. Jalapeno cheddar cornbread

This fluffy jalapeno cheddar cornbread recipe is thick and cheesy, and stays moist instead of crumbly.

The heat of the jalapenos is perfectly balanced by the sweet corn flavor.

You can prep it in about 15 minutes in just one bowl, and it’s oh-so-much-better than the boxed mix.

Truly Southern comfort food at its finest!

10. Avocado toast

Creamy avocado spread on perfectly-toasted bread is an excellent vegetarian dish to serve with butternut squash soup.

Avocado toast has the ideal balance of nutrition and flavor.

You can even add some variety with different toppings, such as tomatoes and balsamic, radish, green onion, and sunflower seeds, or an egg.

It’s the perfect lunch or light dinner!

What salad goes with butternut squash soup

11. Spinach salad

A flavorful, healthy side dish idea is spinach salad with creamy balsamic vinaigrette.

Red onion, goat cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts add so much flavor and crunch.

It’s nutritious, delicious, and is sure to be a hit!

12. Caesar salad

Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and a simple, creamy homemade dressing become a truly addictive salad that everyone loves.

A bagged salad will definitely do in a pinch, but homemade caesar is totally worth the extra effort.

What are good side dishes for soup?

13. Roasted root vegetables

Balsamic roasted root vegetables are a great way to add even more nutrition, fiber, and flavor to your butternut squash soup meal.

Roasting the vegetables on a baking sheet creates a magical, caramelized flavor, and the herby balsamic adds a depth that’s irresistible.

Turnips, carrots, red onions, and potatoes are the perfect combination, but feel free to choose your favorites, or whatever is in season.

14. Baked potatoes

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside baked potatoes are a side dish almost everyone enjoys.

They go surprisingly well with chili or soup. You can put chunks of the potato right into your bowl to add a nice chewy texture.

You could even swap out baked sweet potatoes to add even more vitamins and nutrients.

15. Brussels sprouts and bacon

This brussels sprouts and bacon recipe is legitimately just 2 ingredients.

Not only is it easy and fast, but it turns the controversial brussel sprout into something people actually want to eat.

Anything cooked in bacon fat = better.

And it’s the perfect flavor profile next to the autumnal flavors of butternut squash soup.

16. Black beans

By adding the protein and fiber of black beans to your vegan soup dinner, it becomes more filling and even more nutritious.

You can cook dried black beans in the Instant Pot or slow cooker, or doctor up canned beans with cumin, oregano, and paprika.

17. Wild rice pilaf

Wild rice is higher in protein than regular rice, and the chewier texture makes it a really satisfying side dish.

You’ll love how different this wild rice pilaf recipe is compared to traditional rice dishes.

Feel free to toss in some carrot or brussel sprouts for extra color.

Toppings for butternut squash soup

To add some texture and extra flavor to your creamy soup, consider setting out a few toppings for people to sprinkle on their bowl.

The best toppings for butternut squash soup are:

Croutons
Oyster crackers
Bacon crumbles
Pumpkin seeds
Dried cranberries
Pecans
Blue cheese crumbles
Parmesan cheese
Fresh herbs (such as fresh sage leaves)
Green onion
Drizzle of heavy cream
Maple syrup
Dollop of sour cream

Ready to try these ideas for what to eat with butternut squash soup?

I hope this list of what goes with butternut squash soup has given you lots of inspiration for what to serve.

There are so many sandwich, salad, bread, and topping combinations.

The possibilities are endless!

What is your favorite easy butternut squash soup recipe? Do you use vegetable broth or chicken broth?