What Goes With Tomato Soup?

Tomato soup is a creamy comfort dish that is perfect for warming you up on chilly days or when you are not feeling well.

Sometimes you just want something to go with your soup. Bread-based sides are the basics, but there are many more possibilities to make the meal more substantial and fulfilling. So, what are some of these other suggestions?

These are some delicious accompaniments to your hearty tomato soup.

1. Toast

Bread is a fantastic side dish for tomato soup because the sweet and refreshing tomato provides all of the taste, while the toast provides the texture.

To ensure that the toast is beautiful and crisp, choose medium thickness loaves of bread, which frequently provide the nicest texture when toasted.

Be careful not to add butter to the toast or the taste will be ruined.

2. Grilled Cheese

The traditional is grilled cheese, which combines great bread with a tasty cheese and creamy soup.

Grilled cheese, cut into triangle pieces, is ideal for dipping into the soup, creating delectable morsels of gooey hot cheese with sweet and smooth tomato soup. The mixture is an excellent antidote to the chilly weather and for those much-needed moments of self-care.

For the finest taste and texture, use cheeses like cheddar and mozzarella, or mix both for a delightful richness and extra depths.

Tip: For a traditional cheese on toast, serve grilled cheese on a single piece of bread, which is also a perfect side for tomato soup dipping.

3. Sour Cream

This is a simple one. Sour cream is delicious with anything from fajitas to paprikash to, you guessed it, soups. On a chilly winter night, sour cream goes well with tomato soup.

4. Grilled Crusty Rolls

Purchase some great crusty white rolls from the store. Choose the wonderful messy material that crumbles when you give it a glance. Nonetheless, you should avoid selecting anything that is rock hard since you do not want anything stale.

After you have your crusty roll, break it into pieces and lay it on a baking sheet. Next, season the rolls with salt and drizzle with olive oil before placing them on the grill for 2-5 minutes.

Now, serve your tomato soup with your extremely tasty, crispy, toasty buns.

5. Baguette

A delicious baguette or french stick is a fantastic complement to your tomato soup for dipping and munching on while you can’t stop smiling because it’s so tasty.

Look for a baguette at the store by gently squeezing any potential suitors (we mean the baguette, not a shop assistant). The baguette should be elastic and revert to its original form. It should not be too firm or too flexible to remain squished.

After you’ve discovered it, go home and cut it into little pieces about an inch to two inches thick. With a baguette, you may optionally add butter, or you can eat the bread straight away with your tomato soup.

6. Crispy Streaky Bacon

This great meal additive may be added to the entrée itself rather than as a side dish.

Put 2-3 slices of streaky bacon on a baking sheet and cook until crispy. Flip as needed until the bacon is crisp enough to your liking.

Chop into chunks and serve on top of your pre-made tomato soup.

The rich, crispy bacon adds a layer of flavor to this meal, perfectly complementing the sweetness and creaminess of the tomato soup. The tastes and textures compliment one another. You can’t go wrong with this classic combination.

7. Baked Potatoes

Just place a big baked potato in the oven for an hour and a half. Baked potatoes are delicious with soup, particularly if the skin is crisp enough to crunch a bit in your teeth.

Not only does potato go well with tomato soup, but it also goes well with many other soups. If you’ve never tried a baked potato as a soup side dish before, now’s the time.

Bread and Butter

It’s old school, but some people, like me, still enjoy it! Certainly, bread and butter is a fast and simple side dish to offer with practically any soup, but it pairs best with tomato soup.

You may choose from wholemeal or white bread, or even a seeded loaf. You may use as much or as little butter as you desire. You may also omit the butter if you are unable to consume it due to dietary restrictions.

Eat as much as you like, however I find that the best ratios are roughly 2-3 pieces of bread for 1 can of soup.

8. Parmesan Cheese

In Italy, Parmesan is often used in the same way as salt and pepper are. There are few recipes that can’t be improved with a sprinkling of salty parmesan cheese, particularly anything containing tomatoes. Just add a good amount of parmesan on top of your tomato soup and serve.

Conclusion

So there you have it: some fantastic, tasty, and frequently extravagant accompaniments to your tomato soup. Enjoy!