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What To Serve With Navy Bean Soup
October 17, 2023
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Navy bean soup is hearty and comforting on its own, but it really shines with the right side dish. From crusty bread to veggie-packed sides, this list has everything you need to round out your meal without making it complicated.
Think about what your navy bean soup is doing. Is it creamy, smoky, maybe a little spicy? Build around that. If your soup is rich and filling, go for something crisp or tangy like roasted veggies or a fresh salad. Need to stretch the meal for a crowd? You can’t go wrong with biscuits, rolls, or a slice of cornbread. Want to turn it into a full-on dinner situation? Add a protein-packed side like stuffed peppers or quiche. There’s no wrong move here, but contrasting textures and flavors will help keep things interesting. And honestly, you deserve more than just soup and a spoon.
What To Serve With Navy Bean Soup (20+ Side Ideas!)
1
Garlic and Herb Pull Apart Biscuits
These Garlic and Herb Pull Apart Biscuits are buttery, cheesy and oh so tasty! Easy enough for a weeknight, but fancy enough for the holidays.
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2
Best Cornbread Ever
Fluffy, buttery, moist and easy, this homemade Cornbread is the perfect addition to your family dinner table. Or as a delicious snack!
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3
Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe
Did someone say garlic bread? This is the tastiest recipe for extra cheesy and extra garlicky homemade garlic bread! Jazz up store-bought French bread with my simple homemade garlic butter.
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4
Hasselback Garlic Cheesy Bread
This Hasselback Homemade Garlic Bread recipe has MORE butter, MORE cheese, MORE garlic, and MORE bread in every single bite. It’s glorious.
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5
Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread
A fast 10-minute side dish for any meal, this Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread will make you fall in love with carbs and cheese all over again.
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6
Gluten-Free Cheddar Bay Biscuits
These cheddar bay biscuits taste amazing and they just so happen to be gluten-free! One of the best copycat recipes out there.
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7
Focaccia Recipe
This Rosemary Focaccia Bread recipe is absolute heaven! Topped with rosemary and sea salt, it's easy to make and even easier to eat!
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8
Dinner Rolls
These classic Dinner Rolls are sure to be the best sidekick to any holiday or family dinner. Soft, light and pillowy.
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9
Homemade Crescent Rolls (No Knead Recipe)
These Crescent Rolls are simple enough to make any weekday but fancy enough for any holiday. They are the easiest recipe and require ZERO KNEADING! It's a perfect, buttery roll that tastes simply amazing!
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10
Butter Drop Biscuits
So buttery and delicious, these Drop Biscuits will blow your mind! No rolling or cutting, simply make the dough, drop by the heaping tablespoon onto your baking sheets and bake!
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11
Angel Biscuits
These light & fluffy Angel Biscuits are half-biscuit, half-roll! Seriously, the best of both worlds in one tasty package. AND, they are so darn easy to make.
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12
Pumpkin Bread Rolls
Look no further for the perfect Thanksgiving bread! Friends, meet (the cutest!) Pumpkin Bread Rolls. This is a pumpkin bread dough, formed into rolls, wrapped in string to form that pumpkin shape, and baked to golden perfection.
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13
Kale Salad with White Balsamic Dressing
This fresh kale salad with white balsamic dressing is loaded with crunch and tossed in a sweet, tangy vinaigrette. Easy to prep and full of flavor, it’s the kind of salad you’ll actually want to eat.
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14
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
This Italian Pasta salad recipe has it all! Tender pasta, salty pepperoni, cubed mozzarella, lots of diced veggies and a homemade olive oil and garlic dressing. The longer it sits the better it tastes! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs or simple side dish.
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15
Roasted Acorn Squash
Cinnamon and nutmeg make this sweet Roasted Acorn Squash more of a seasonal dish while smoked paprika gives it a light smoky flavor.
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16
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This super easy Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe is a delicious vegetable side dish. Perfectly golden and tender in the middle.
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17
Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted Root Vegetables are what I crave with the first hint of that crisp Autumn air. Move over salad…make room for earthy, hearty, caramelized deliciousness in the form of oven roasted root vegetables. Measurements do not have to be exact…this is more of a technique than an exact recipe.
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18
Butter Rice
My Famous Butter Rice is seriously the best! Add a few simple ingredients to make the most buttery, delicious rice you've ever had!
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19
Cheese Board
This holiday, or any occasion, cheese board can be put together last minute and is a crowd pleaser!
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20
Chorizo Manchego Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Spanish Puff Pastry Pinwheels are an easy and delicious appetizer, filled with lots of spanish chorizo and manchego cheese.
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21
Frittata
Easy, fast and totally customizable this is the perfect Frittata recipe to make for breakfast! Plus the leftovers are just as delicious, yum!
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22
Easy Quiche Recipe
This Easy Quiche Recipe is made with Chicken Sausage and Asparagus and turns out effortlessly gorgeous as well as so so tasty! Enjoy!
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23
Chicken & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are full of chicken and sweet potatoes all in lovely colorful bell peppers and topped with some cheese.
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24
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
These Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes (with a walnut streusel) are a delicious new way to enjoy sweet potatoes this holiday season!
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25
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
This creamy, crispy Green Bean Casserole is everything you need and more for a perfect Thanksgiving meal. It's simply the best recipe!
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26
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are a quick and easy way to get crispy fries! Cooked to perfection then dipped in your favorite sauce, yum!
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Navy bean soup is cozy on its own, but the right side dish can take it up a notch. Think buttery bread, roasted veggies, or something fresh and crunchy. Mix and match, keep it simple, and make it a meal worth sitting down for.
Can I serve navy bean soup as a main course for guests?
Yes, just pair it with a couple of standout sides like stuffed peppers or focaccia to make it feel more complete.
What should I avoid serving with navy bean soup?
Skip anything too creamy or bland. It competes with the texture of the soup or makes the whole meal feel too heavy.
Is it better to serve navy bean soup with hot sides or room temp ones?
Hot sides like biscuits or roasted vegetables usually pair best, but a cold pasta salad adds a nice contrast if you’re serving it for lunch.
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