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30 Perfect Sides to Serve with Pumpkin Soup (Plus Toppings!)

Last Modified: Sep 12, 2022 by Janessa.

Wondering what to serve with Pumpkin Soup? I've got you covered! I've compiled a list of 30+ of the best options to serve with pumpkin soup that pair perfectly with this fall time classic. From salads and sandwiches to toppings and more, I've got plenty of ideas for you!

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Collage of different sides to serve with pumpkin soup including a bowl of soup, a loaf of bread and a bowl of brussels sprouts.

Pumpkin soup is on of the best soups to make as the days get colder. There are so many different versions that you can make!

Here is my recipe for Pumpkin Soup with Chicken and Rice- simple, filling and delicious. It's an excellent meal all on its own at this time of year but would be amazing with any of these ideas below.

Or for a simple, classic recipe, try this Classic Creamy Pumpkin Soup!

There are so many spins on pumpkin soup. Creamy, curried, Mexican inspired and more. And so many options that are excellent for topping or serving alongside!

I hope this list gives you plenty of inspiration! These ideas would be truly superb served with butternut squash soup as well.

Toppings

Jazz up any bowl of pumpkin soup by adding some tasty toppings! You can't go wrong with any of these ideas:

  • Freshly Chopped Herbs- Such as parsley, chives, cilantro or basil
  • Crumbled Bacon- It makes everything better...
  • Homemade Croutons
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Toasted Nuts
  • Roasted Chickpeas
  • Kale Chips
  • Unsweetened Coconut Flakes- Excellent on a pumpkin soup with a Thai spin
  • Avocado- Great on a Tex-Mex or Mexican inspired soup
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Cheese- Such as Goat cheese, Cheddar or Feta
  • A Drizzle of Heavy Cream

Bread

There's just something about using a nice hunk of crusty bread to sop up the last of a bowl of soup. You can't go wrong serving it with a baguette, homemade sourdough, some breadsticks, cheesy garlic bread, naan or any of these delicious ways below!

Homemade Bread Bowls
Skip the bowl and serve your pumpkin soup right in bread. You would be sure to impress guests at a dinner party with this idea!
Photo Credit: Sugar Spun Run
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Homemade Bread Bowls
Rosemary Parmesan Sourdough Focaccia
This sourdough focaccia is incredibly moist & fluffy with the perfect crust. Flavored with rosemary and parmesan it is a perfect complement to a Herb Pumpkin Soup.
Photo Credit: Drive Me Hungry
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Sliced focaccia on a plate.
No-Knead Garlic Rosemary Artisan Bread
If you've never made homemade bread before but want to serve some with a large pot of soup, this Roasted Garlic & Rosemary No Knead Artisan Bread is the perfect place to start. Rustic and crusty, it's an excellent option for dipping in your soup.
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats
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Rustic bread sliced on a cutting board.
Homemade Soft Pretzel Recipe
Homemade soft pretzels are a fun dipper for your soup that is buttery, salty and slightly sweet. This easy recipe is made with just 8 ingredients.
Photo Credit: Joy Food Sunshine
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Soft baked pretzels on a countertop.
Cornbread without Buttermilk
Sweet, buttery, and fluffy, cornbread is a comfort food that is great alongside pumpkin soup- especially one with a Tex-Mex spin.
Photo Credit: Bites with Bri
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Cornbread without Buttermilk
Corn Tortillas without a Press
For a pumpkin soup that is made with Mexican inspired flavours, you definitely can't go wrong serving it alongside some homemade corn tortillas. Made with just 3 ingredients, you don't even need a press for this recipe.
Photo Credit: The Nessy Kitchen
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Hand holding up a toasted corn tortilla.
Whole Wheat Honey Oat Bread
Honey oat bread is made entirely with whole wheat flour and is a delicious wholesome option for serving alongside your soup. Made with just 6 basic pantry ingredients, it is another great recipe for bread making beginners.
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Loaf of sandwich bread with a slice cut off.
Homemade Biscuits
Flaky biscuits pair so nicely with a bowl of hot soup. This recipe only has 5 ingredients and is ready in about 30 minutes.

Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin'
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Baked biscuits in a bowl with linen.

Sandwiches

Not much beats soup with a good sandwich! From paninis to grilled cheese and even an autumn inspired quesadilla, you'll love your pumpkin soup alongside any of these recipes.

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Veggie Panini
Flavor packed and texture rich, enjoy this veggie panini recipe toasty warm or chilled. Such a great way to turn your bowl of soup into a hearty meal!

Photo Credit: Vanilla and Bean
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Roasted vegetable sandwich cut into pieces and stacked on a cutting board.
Cranberry Turkey Brie Sandwiches
Creamy, sweet and savoury, this cozy sandwich is a great complement to a bowl of creamy pumpkin soup.
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Turkey cranberry sandwich with brie sliced in half on a cutting board.
Turkey Reuben (aka Rachel)
This Turkey Reuben is crunchy on the outside and creamy and tangy on the inside. A twist of the classic sandwich which is perfect for this time of year.
Photo Credit: Kid Tested Recipes
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Reuben sandwich made with turkey.
Raclette Grilled Cheese
Ooey-gooey and ready-in-minutes, this grilled cheese with mushroom and thyme is incredibly delicious dipped in your bowl of creamy soup.
Photo Credit: Food Worth Feed
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Raclette Grilled Cheese
Fall Inspired Quesadillas
Savory quesadillas with pumpkin, apples, and caramelized onions is a unique, but flavourful combination that is a wonderful accompaniment to your pumpkin soup.
Photo Credit: Veggie Inspired
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Fall Inspired Quesadillas

Salads

Soup and salad is always a winning combination. Try any of these salads alongside your pumpkin soup for a wholesome meal.

Kale Caesar Salad
Massaged dinosaur kale, crispy roasted chickpeas and a hearty helping of shaved Parmesan cheese makes for a lovely addition with your soup.
Photo Credit: The Healthy Epicurean
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Caesar salad made with kale on a plate topped with chickpeas.
Fall Harvest Salad
If you're looking for a lighter side to a creamy pumpkin soup, this harvest salad is bursting with fresh fall flavors!
Photo Credit: Dana's Table
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Fall Harvest Salad
Butternut and Beetroot salad
This salad features hearty fall flavours that pair nicely with a fresh pumpkin soup.
Photo Credit: Through the Fibro Fog
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Butternut and Beetroot salad
Winter Salad
Winter Salad with Maple Cider Vinaigrette features crisp apples tossed together with salad greens and sprinkled with homemade candied pecans. Make extra candied pecans to add to your soup for a delicious crunchy topping!
Photo Credit: Life, Love and Good Food
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Salad topped with apples and nuts.
Fall Harvest Chicken Salad
For a heartier salad that includes meat, fall harvest chicken salad is a tasty companion to your bowl of pumpkin soup.
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Fall Harvest Chicken Salad

Vegetables

If you're looking for healthy sides for your soup check out these great ways to add even more vegetables to your meal.

Honey Rosemary Roasted Vegetables
These honey roasted vegetables with rosemary have a lovely light sweetness and are a perfect side dish for almost anything!
Photo Credit: Through the Fibro Fog
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Honey Rosemary Roasted Vegetables
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower are seasoned with lemony sumac and are such a colourful addition to your orange bowl of soup.
Photo Credit: Veggies Save the Day
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower
Sweet Potato Fritters
A perfect comfort food recipe for fall and flavoured with thyme and parsley, these are excellent dipped in a bowl of fresh pumpkin soup in autumn.
Photo Credit: Through the Fibro Fog
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Sweet Potato Fritters
Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed mushrooms cooked in garlic butter until golden brown are so flavourful! Enjoy them right on top of your soup or on the side.
Photo Credit: Drive Me Hungry
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Sautéed mushrooms in a bowl.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts that are roasted with bacon, dried cranberries, and pecans are such a delicious addition to your meal.
Photo Credit: Ai Made It For You
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Brussels sprouts in a bowl with bacon.

Main Course Meats

Make your pumpkin soup a part of a multi-course meal by serving it as an appetizer to one of these main course meats.

Pork Tenderloin with Gravy
A tender, flavorful, herb-crusted pork tenderloin that is smothered with a cream gravy. An elegant, satisfying main that is perfectly complemented by a bowl of pumpkin soup.
Photo Credit: Joyous Apron
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Sliced pork tenderloin on a plate.
Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken
Serve pumpkin soup alongside this garlic herb butter roast chicken. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and tons of flavor without any fancy ingredients.
Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen
Garlic Herb Roast Chicken
Whole roasted chicken on a plate with herbs.
Rosemary Garlic Butter Sirloin Steak
Pumpkin soup is a welcome addition to this incredibly flavorful and easy to make Rosemary Garlic Steak.
Photo Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes
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Rosemary Garlic Butter Sirloin Steak
Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
Meatballs and soup is a classic comfort food match. Try serving your soup with these healthy cranberry turkey meatballs with apples and sage.

Photo Credit: Well Plated
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Cranberry turkey meatballs in a bowl.

Appetizers

If you want to serve pumpkin soup as part of an appetizer spread, at a dinner party or as part of a multi course meal, check out these ideas for finger foods. They are sure to add a nice finishing touch.

Arugula and Steak Crostini with Boursin Cheese
Arugula and Steak Crostini feature crunchy bread, creamy boursin cheese, and peppery arugula for a show stopping appetizer.

Photo Credit: Season and Thyme
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Arugula and Steak Crostini with Boursin Cheese
Cranberry Brie Bites
Delicious, easy and quick to make, these Cranberry Brie Bites are an appetizing side to your bowl of soup.
Photo Credit: Champagne and Coconuts
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Cranberry Brie Bites
Savory Pear Tartlets with Gorgonzola, Walnut & Thyme
These tasty mini tart appetizers are made with puff pastry, pear chutney, blue cheese and finished with toasted walnuts and balsamic glaze!
Photo Credit: Food Worth Feed
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Savory Pear Tartlets with Gorgonzola, Walnut & Thyme
How To Make A Fall Harvest Charcuterie Board
Cranberries, pumpkin, figs, and apples lend a fall touch to this charcuterie and cheese board. Charcuterie Boards are such a crowd-pleaser and would be excellent paired with a bowl of pumpkin soup.

Photo Credit: A Dash of Megnut
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Charcuterie board with an assortment of meats and cheeses.
Pumpkin & Maple Sausage Flatbread with Camembert
This Pumpkin Sausage Flatbread is a delicious fall twist on pizza that is a terrific companion to pumpkin soup.

Photo Credit: Aleka's Get Together
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Pumpkin & Maple Sausage Flatbread with Camembert

Hopefully you have found plenty of inspiration for what to serve with your pumpkin soup in this post! If you're looking for a soup recipe, I'm sure you'll love my Pumpkin Chicken Rice Soup.

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  1. Taylor says

    September 05, 2022 at 6:39 pm

    Yum!! These recipes look so good! Thank you for sharing!! I’m so ready for Fall food!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 05, 2022 at 6:42 pm

      Thank you for your kind review, Taylor!

      Reply
  2. Vicky says

    September 06, 2022 at 12:05 pm

    One of my favorite sides for soup has always been bread. You have so many good options here! Whether it's cornbread or Focaccia or freshly baked bread, you just can't beat it and a cup of soup for a comforting meal.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 06, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      I totally agree! It's such a delicious way to soak up all of that creamy soup in the bowl! Thank you for your kind review.

      Reply
  3. kushigalu says

    September 06, 2022 at 12:12 pm

    Amazing collection of recipes to serve with pumpkin soup. Thanks for sharing,

    Reply
  4. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    September 06, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    So many delicious ideas. I can't wait to make the butternut squash and beetroot salad. Looks so vibrant with autumn colours.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 06, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you for your kind review, Amanda!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    September 06, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Reading this made me so hungry. I love pumpkin soup, and I always look for an excuse to make it when the fall rolls around. I'm bookmarking this!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 06, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you for your kind review, Beth!

      Reply
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