What main dish goes with broccoli and cheese

If you're looking for the perfect side dish to serve with broccoli cheese soup, this recipe collection has got you covered. From salads to breads to pastas and more, you'll be sure to find the right side dish to pair with your bowl of tasty broccoli cheese soup.

Whether you’re indulging in a bowl of homemade traditional or vegan broccoli cheese soup, make it a treat the whole family can enjoy with a few delightful sides!

This is an easy meal for weeknight dinners or the perfect lunch for a lazy weekend when you're looking for comfort food. It reminds me of the wholesome tomato soup. Classic soups like these are fantastic when paired with something else, like cheese sandwiches or crusty bread.

In a bowl of broccoli cheese soup, there's something unique about the different textures: the cheesy vegetable broth that's creamy and thick and bits of fresh broccoli florets that sit on your tongue. 

Now, mix that with a great side dish like soft cornbread or crunchy salad, and you'll take this simple meal to the next level of soup heaven.

All the following recipes are vegetarian or vegan…and there are some gluten-free options too!

Cheesy Vegan Almond Flour Biscuits

A few carefully-chosen ingredients make these buttery biscuits both vegan and oil-free! The nutritional yeast ‘cheese’ and chives give it a dangerously delicious flavor. My favorite part of this recipe…’stir to combine’! Yes, that’s all you need to do; no heavy mixer, no kneading and no major cleanup afterwards. 

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Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad by Peas and Crayons

Kale is a dream in soups and casseroles but raw in salads? Try this technique to get past the bitter taste: cut the leaves, discard the stems, and gently massage the leaves to break up the fibers. Then, make this enticing kale salad with crushed croutons, Parmesan sprinkles and a fresh lemon dressing.

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Baked Sweet Potato Wedges by Braised and Deglazed

Craving French fries? These sweet potatoes are cut into thick wedges for a healthy side dish. They are slightly sweet, a great contrast to the soup. Whether you bake them or put them in the air fryer, leave enough room for the air to circulate. It’s the best way to get crispy fries every time! 

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Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread by Champagne Tastes

If you’re eager to experiment with a sourdough starter for the first time, here’s a guide to getting superior results. Enjoy the process because there are a lot of steps. You can either slice into that beautiful loaf you made yourself or scoop it out and use it as a bread bowl for your broccoli cheddar soup.

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Easy Spelt Focaccia by It's Not Complicated

Here’s a bread you can make without kneading. Spelt is an ancient grain that has not been modified over the years - it’s as good as it was in 5000 BC! It’s a very flexible recipe and you can even keep the dough in the fridge for a few days until you’re ready to bake it. 

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Crispy Pan Fried Gnocchi by The Littlest Crumb

If you want to casually drop one or two pieces of potato pasta into your soup when no one’s looking, you go ahead. Who could resist these adorable toasted pillows of savory perfection?! They’re crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, making them one of the best side dishes!

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Savory Parsnip Scones by Christina's Cucina

These charming scones are a great way to explore a new root vegetable. Add grated parsnip to a rich, buttermilk dough for a dense, tasty scone that goes well with any kind of soup. Bake and freeze batches of this unique recipe to keep on hand the next time you make your hot soup.

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No-Knead Beer Bread by HappyKitchen.Rocks

Here’s a yummy bread that uses only five ingredients! The key to this recipe is using both home brewing dry malt and a cup of your favorite beer. You can easily find the malt online in a variety of flavors.

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Vegan BLT Salad with Avocado Dressing by Melissa Traub

If you’re looking for a vegan bacon with the best flavor, try this tempeh version that’s marinated in teriyaki sauce and Old Bay seasoning. Serve it with this refreshing salad to perfectly complement your broccoli cheddar soup.

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Tortellini Caprese by Balance With Jess

If you’ve never made a balsamic glaze before, you might want to sprinkle it on everything! A few basic ingredients top a colorful platter of firm, cheesy tortellini, fresh mozzarella balls, and cherry tomatoes. It’s a great recipe to accompany your broccoli soup.

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Artichoke and Spinach Ravioli Bake by Belle of the Kitchen

This is a decadent dish for cheese and spinach lovers! It features Tastefully Simple’s artichoke and spinach sauce mix to make things easy, and is super cheesy featuring both mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

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Quinoa Chickpea Salad by Vanilla Bean Cuisine

Here’s a fun way to enjoy three incredibly nutritious ingredients: quinoa, chickpeas and spinach. You can even prep each item ahead of time, storing separately, and then combining when you’re ready to enjoy your cheddar broccoli soup. 

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Grilled Cheese Florentine by Lana's Cooking

This gourmet grilled cheese recipe will change your soup n’ sandwich combo forever! A mouthwatering spinach salad is placed between two slices of whole wheat bread and toasted in the oven until golden brown. As suggested, you will need a knife and fork to eat this amazing sandwich!

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Vegan Grilled Cheese by Veggie Fun Kitchen

If you’re going to create the ultimate vegan grilled cheese sandwich, you’ll need the essentials: vegan butter, vegan mayo, nutritional yeast (gives a ‘cheesy’ taste), and two flavors of vegan cheese. Herbes de provence is a great choice to add unique flavor, making it one delicious sandwich.

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Almond Flour Cornbread by Joy Filled Eats

This low-carb version of a family favorite is both spongy and satisfying. It uses freeze-dried corn powder (instead of cornmeal) and the ever-reliable almond flour for the best cornbread texture.

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Cheesy Jalapeno Soda Bread by Fab Food 4 All

Don’t accidentally call this the party bread, although we know you’re thinking it already. It’s not the typical soda bread you’re used to but you’ll love this savory, slightly spicy version.

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Smoked Tofu Ciabatta Sandwich by Gathering Dreams

This hearty sandwich blends the different flavors of the smoked tofu, peppery arugula, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado. If you can’t find smoked tofu, you can make it yourself in a smoker or follow the tips in this easy recipe. 

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Tofu Chips With Everything Seasoning by FoodnService

It seems you can do everything with tofu, including Everything seasoning! The popular blend for bagels also works wonders for plain tofu, and it couldn’t get any easier than this. All you do is slice the tofu, sprinkle on the seasoning and bake!

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Easy Garlic Bread by Noshing With the Nolands

What’s better than eating bread with your favorite soup recipe? Eating gaaaaarlic bread. It’s cheesy and full of fresh garlic but doesn’t try to compete with your flavorful soup. This pull-apart garlic bread cooks in your air fryer for only 5 minutes and the results are divine!

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Balsamic Tomato Basil Salad by The Forked Spoon

The ideal ingredient for this luscious recipe is garden-grown tomatoes but you will find great tips for choosing the next best thing. This simple recipe uses the freshest ingredients and needs a few minutes to marinate before being enjoyed as a light, juicy side dish.  

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Kale Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette by Bakerita

Here’s another fabulous reason to massage your kale before eating it. This gorgeous kale salad features crunchy roasted chickpeas and pistachios and creamy avocado slices in a tangy lemon vinaigrette dressing.

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Toast Points with Toppings by In the Kitch

These elegant wedges of perfectly toasted bread don’t need fancy ingredients to shine - anything goes! You’ll find tons of scrumptious ideas for toast toppings to go with a warm bowl of broccoli cheddar soup.

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Sourdough Dinner Rolls by Lynn's Way of Life

It’s frustrating to make bread when the yeast doesn’t activate properly. Instead, try using a bubbly, active sourdough starter with your flour mixture. Take your time and follow this lovely guide for baking your own sourdough rolls from scratch.

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Toasted Ravioli by Profusion Curry

Store-bought ravioli pieces are dipped in an egg wash, dredged in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning, and cooked in the air fryer to spectacular golden brown squares. Gone are your cravings for deep-fried ravioli because these are so much better!

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Really Good Freekeh Salad by Homemade in the Kitchen

Enjoy chewy freekeh grains, arugula, pickled red onions and other tasty ingredients in this satisfying and healthy dish. Feel free to substitute another similar grain if you can’t find freekeh in your supermarket. 

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