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What to Serve with Butternut Squash Soup

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Erin Lynch

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January 21, 2026

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Wondering what to serve with butternut squash soup? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of 20+ tasty side dish recipes.

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The most popular butternut squash soup recipes on my blog include this Curried Butternut Squash Soup and this Butternut Squash Bisque with Maple Cream

But no matter which type of butternut soup you’re serving, you’re guaranteed to find a perfect side dish here.

Butternut Squash Soup + Satisfying Side Dish = PERFECTION!

When serving butternut squash soup (or bisque) for dinner, some really stellar side dishes can really help complete the meal.

From classics such garlic bread and bruschetta, to healthier options such as sauteed spinach, there are so many options.

So, let’s dig in! Here are my go-to’s when I serve butternut squash soup for dinner.

What to Eat with Butternut Squash Soup

Dippers for Your Soup

1
Sliced garlic bread ready to serve.
Garlic Bread
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
This restaurant-quality Garlic Bread is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and slathered with homemade garlic butter and melted parmesan. It’s the perfect pairing for your creamy soup!
My Favorite Garlic Bread Recipe!
2
Baked crostini on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Crostini
Crostini are the perfect dippers for your butternut squash soup!
How to Make Crostini
3
Overhead shot of pretzel bites in serving platter with small bowl of cheese sauce.
Pretzel Bites
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Dip these soft pretzel bites into your soup. Soft, chewy and bite size with a golden crust, and so much simpler to make than you'd think!
Pretzel Bites for Dipping

Salads to Start Off With

4
Arugula Salad ready to be served.
Arugula Salad
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich soups like butternut bisque.
The Arugula Salad That Goes with Everything!
5
Prepared radicchio salad in grey bowl with serving utensils.
Radicchio Salad
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
This delicious Italian Radicchio Salad is dressed in a creamy lemon-vinaigrette and tossed with buttery calvestrano olives, tasty breadcrumbs and nutty parmesan cheese.
A Special Tip Ensures Your Radicchio Won’t Be Bitter
6
Shaved brussels sprouts salad in large bowl with serving spoon.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
Tangy Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
7
Fennel salad with chickpeas in white bowl.
Fennel and Chickpea Salad
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
This Fennel and Chickpea Salad is tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette & topped with parmesan. It’s the perfect make-ahead salad that doesn't get soggy!
Flavor Packed Fennel Salad
8
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Red Cabbage Coleslaw (No Mayo)
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Red Cabbage Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy. Perfect for pairing with a hearty soup like Butternut Bisque.
Tangy Coleslaw
9
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Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
This Kale Caesar Salad is topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious.
Tender Kale Caesar Salad (Massaging the Kale is the Trick!)
10
Close up of apple slaw in serving bowl.
Apple Celery Root Slaw
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Apple Celery Root Slaw is an exciting twist on your basic coleslaw. Crisp apples and celery root combine with jalapeno, cilantro & pickled onions. It's sure to be a stand out side dish!
Apple Slaw with Celery Root

Vegetables to Pair with Butternut Soup

11
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Sauteed Snap Peas
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Make your meal pop with a side of Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas! In this easy recipe, you’ll learn how to cook fresh snap peas to perfection in a sizzling hot skillet with just olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper.
Crisp-Tender Snap Peas
12
Finished roasted parmesan squash pieces on baking sheet with sprigs of rosemary.
Parmesan Delicata Squash
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
This easy recipe for Parmesan Delicata Squash roasts Italian-seasoned and parmesan-coated squash slices in the oven until they’re cheesy and tender. Enjoy it as a simple but addictive side dish with your soup.
The Upgrade Squash Needs!
13
Sauteed spinach in white bowl.
Sauteed Spinach
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your soup dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish to round out your meal.
Simple Sauteed Spinach
14
Close up of roasted cabbage steaks topped with bacon and drizzled with cream sauce.
Cabbage Steaks with Bacon
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Roasted Cabbage Steaks with bacon and a garlicky, creamy mustard sauce. Perfection! This delicious side dish is always a hit.
Try These Flavor-Packed Cabbage Steaks!
15
Artichokes in instant pot liner.
Instant Pot Artichokes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Instant Pot Artichokes are quick and easy to make with the help of your electric pressure cooker. Plus, this recipe gives them SO much flavor!
Use Your Instant Pot to Make Artichokes
16
Close up of roasted delicata squash on baking sheet.
Savory Roasted Delicata Squash
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Savory Delicata Squash is a winter side dish that’s really easy to prepare. There’s no peeling required and the maple flavors and warm spices taste divine! The perfect pairing with squash soup.
Spiced Savory Delicata Squash
17
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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic
Cook Time: 23 minutes minutes
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic cook up crispy and delicious with minimal oil with the help of your air fryer! Dressed simply with balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of salt. You'll love these!
Use Your Air Fryer to Mase Crispy Brussel Sprouts
18
Sauteed zucchini and squash in skillet.
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
You can serve Sauteed Zucchini and Squash with practically anything, but it's a standout when paired with Butternut Soup.
How to Saute Zucchini

Proteins to Turn Your Soup into a Full Meal

19
Baked chicken legs in white serving bowl.
Oven Baked Chicken Legs
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
These Oven Baked Chicken Legs are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. No breading needed! Turn to this easy recipe when you need a protein to pair with your soup for dinner.
My Go-To Method for Easy Baked Chicken Legs
20
Crispy prosciutto stacked on serving plate.
Crispy Prosciutto (Air Fried or Baked)
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Crispy Prosciutto is easy to make in the oven or air fryer. Perfectly crunchy and even better than bacon, enjoy it as a snack on its own or topping on your butternut squash soup.
Make Crispy Prosciutto in the Oven or Air Fryer

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these butternut squash soup side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

Favorite Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

  • Curried Butternut Squash Soup
  • Butternut Squash Bisque with Maple Cream
Overhead close up of bowl of butternut bisque.
Butternut Squash Bisque
Overhead close up of bowl of butternut squash soup with dollop of sour cream.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup

More Side Dish Recipes

  • Sides for Burgers
  • Sides for Chicken
  • Sides for BBQ
  • Sides for Pasta
  • Sides for Brisket
  • Sides for Salmon
  • Sides for Steak
  • Sides for Ribs

Did you Make Any of These Butternut Squash Soup Pairings?

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