32 Perfect Ideas for What to Serve with Potato Soup

Wondering what to eat with Potato Soup? I've got you covered! I've compiled a list of 32+ of the best options that pair perfectly with this hearty soup. From toppings and bread to sandwiches and dessert, I've got plenty of ideas for you!

Piled high with all of the best baked potato toppings, creamy potato soup is the definition of comfort food.

Here is my recipe for Potato Soup. Made in one pot and in under an hour, it is thick, creamy and delicious. But unlike most traditional potato soup recipes, it is made without wheat flour and heavy cream for a naturally gluten free recipe.

Or for a twist on potato soup, try this Three Potato Soup recipe which is made with sweet potatoes, red potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes.

With so many delicious spins on potato soup there are so many delicious options for what to serve alongside.

I hope this list of delicious sides gives you plenty of inspiration!

Toppings

Take inspiration from baked potatoes and top your bowl of soup with one (or several) or these delicious garnishes:

• Crumbled Bacon Bits
• Chopped Green Onions
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
• Homemade Croutons
• Roasted Chickpeas
• Parmesan Crisps

Breads

There's just something about soaking up the last of your bowl of soup with a chunk of crusty bread.

Garlic Herb Focaccia

This incredibly fluffy and delicious garlic bread focaccia only requires 7 ingredients! It’s the perfect side to go with your creamy soup.

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Homemade Soft Pretzels

Soft, chewy, and salty, this easy pretzel recipe is perfect for dunking in your big bowl of warm soup.

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Whole Wheat Honey Oat Bread

Nothing beats fresh, homemade bread! This whole wheat recipe is my go to when we want fresh bread with soup and it is a great bread recipe for yeast beginners.

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Sandwiches and Handhelds

Soup and sandwich is a natural pairing that always makes for a comforting lunch or easy dinner. Enjoy your potato soup next to a classic sandwich such as ham, roast beef or grilled cheese. Or give one of these delicious recipes a try!

Italian Sub Giardiniera Sandwich on Ciabatta

Piled with prosciutto, tomato, avocado and fresh giardiniera, this delicious upgrade on a ham sandwich would make a great accompaniment to your pot of potato soup.

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Caprese Panini

Crispy grilled bread filled with avocado, tomato, basil and mozzarella would make for a delicious sandwich to pair with your potato soup.

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Best Classic Chicken Salad

Creamy and crunchy chicken salad is a classic sandwich that pairs wonderfully with a bowl of soup.

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Blue Cheese Steak Sliders

Savory, smoky and cheesy, these sliders would be perfect for serving with your hot soup.

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Grilled Turkey Pesto Sandwich

Take your grilled cheese sandwich to the next level with the addition of turkey and pesto. We love these dipped in a bowl of soup for an easy lunch or dinner.

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French Dip Sandwiches

Dipped in au jus, a french dip is a tasty upgrade on a roast beef sandwich. This Crock-Pot recipe is slow cooked and produces a tender and flavorful beef.

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Beef and Onion Pizza

With melty mozzarella cheese, seasoned ground beef and the sweet taste of caramelized onions, why not serve your potato soup with a slice of homemade 'za!

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Salads

Balance out your creamy soup by serving it alongside some crunch from one of these salads.

Broccoli Salad

This crunchy broccoli salad is quick and easy to make and can be customized to include all of your favorite elements.

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Mediterranean Salad

With fresh vegetables and a homemade light vinaigrette, this colorful salad is a delicious way to balance out your hearty soup.

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Berry Spinach Salad

Fresh, crunchy, creamy and a touch sweet- this simple salad is a great way to serve some greens alongside your creamy soup.

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Vegetable Chopped Salad

This crisp salad is filled with a rainbow of vegetables and topped with creamy dressing that would nicely accompany your soup.

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Caesar Salad

Caesar salad is a classic that pairs nicely with almost anything- and potato soup is no exception!

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BLT Salad

Simple to prepare and packed full of flavor, this tasty salad is topped with homemade croutons and would make a great side to almost anything.

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Vegetables

Serve your hearty bowl of potato soup alongside one of these recipes to add more vegetables to your meal.

Baked Parmesan Asparagus Fries

Serve some greens with your potato soup in the form of these crispy baked parmesan asparagus fries. A tasty finger food, even picky eaters will eat their vegetables with these.

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Baked Zucchini Sticks

Zucchini Sticks topped with a simple parmesan cheese herb mixture makes for a simple side dish to serve some extra vegetables with your soup.

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Sautéed Mushrooms

These sautéed mushrooms are cooked in garlic butter and would make a delicious side or topping or your hearty bowl of potato soup.

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Carrots in Maple Thyme Glaze

These elegant and delicious carrots are julienned and then sauteed with a maple thyme glaze. Such a delicious way to add some extra veggies to your meal.

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Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

These quick Brussels sprouts are crispy, lightly sweet and utterly delicious. You'll love a dish of these to pair with your soup.

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Meats

Your potato soup can also be the side show to a delicious main course meat such as one of these.

Slow Cooker Rump Roast

Enjoy your potato soup as a tasty accompaniment to this beef roast for a hearty meal. This recipe is made in slow cooker and yields and tender and flavorful roast. is tender & shreds easily!

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Maple Pork Tenderloin

Tender and full of flavor, this quick and easy delicious pork tenderloin would be delicious served with a bowl of potato soup on the side.

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Baked Fried Chicken

Fried chicken would make a delicious accompaniment for potato soup. Keep is healthier with this recipe that is baked in the oven but turns out so crispy you might think it is deep fried.

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Desserts

And now on to my favorite course! Give your soup a sweet ending with one of these recipes.

Half and Half Cookies

You can never go wrong with finishing your meal off with a classic cookie. These "Brookies" are two classics in one, part chocolate chip cookie and part brownie cookie that start from the same batter.

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Potato soup and homemade cinnamon rolls have always been a natural pairing in our house! We often serve the cinnamon rolls right alongside the potato soup but your could save them for dessert as well.

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Hopefully you have found plenty of inspiration for what to eat with potato soup in this post! If you're looking for a recipe, I'm sure you'll love my thick and creamy Potato Soup.

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