What to Serve with French Onion Soup

If you are wondering what to serve with french onion soup, you have come to the right place. This complete list of recipes will help you find the perfect match to serve with this delicious soup.

Classic french onion soup is a warm, hearty soup that can easily be a full meal. Paired with the right side dish, a hot bowl of french onion soup can make a delicious dinner the whole family will love.

It consists of simple ingredients but packs a ton of flavor. The perfect caramelized onions are stewed with beef broth and then topped with sliced baguette pieces and melty cheese.

My favorite french onion soup recipe is made all in a dutch oven with cheesy garlic croutons baked right on top. The best thing about this recipe is that it is great for a large group.

🥗 Salads to serve with french onion soup

The best way to accompany a hearty meal like french onion soup is with a lighter side like salad. This could be as simple as an arugula salad dressed with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. A green salad with red onions, red wine vinegar and a bit of olive oil would also be fantastic.

Good news! I have compiled a list of my favorite salad recipes that are a great option to pair with this delectable soup for a dinner party or even a weeknight meal.

Italian Arugula Salad

Italian Arugula Salad is an easy and quick salad that pairs well with chicken, fish, pasta or on top of pizza.

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Easy Spinach Salad with Pears

This easy spinach salad with pears is a great side salad with a homemade pomegranate vinaigrette dressing.

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Italian Celery Salad with Parmesan

This Italian celery salad is both light and refreshing and takes less than 10 minutes to put together.

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Kale Crunch Salad

This Kale Crunch Salad is light and delicious salad with traditional flavors and some extra tasty additions!

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Steakhouse Style Wedge Salad

A steakhouse style wedge salad is a classic side dish, that is so simple to make at home in under 15 minutes!

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Autumn Salad with Pear and Goat Cheese

This Autumn inspired salad is filled with juicy pears and grapes, toasty pecans, and creamy goat cheese all coated in a quick maple dressing.

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BLT Salad

My Easy BLT Salad with homemade croutons is simple prepare and packed full of flavor!

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Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad

Make an easy shaved Brussel sprouts salad with bacon and a homemade apple cider vinaigrette with a touch of Dijon.

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🥖 Bread that pairs with french onion soup

Serving bread with french onion soup may seem redundant since typically it has cheesy baguette slices on top . However, if you are a fellow carb addict, like myself, this is the best option!

You can easily pick up a loaf of your favorite chewy french bread from your local grocery store. However, if you want to kick it up a notch, check out some of these easy recipes you can make to add to your dinner table.

Spelt Sourdough Bread

This Spelt Sourdough Bread is a wholesome and rustic loaf made with whole wheat spelt! It’s a simple recipe that results in an irresistible sourdough.

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Italian Cheese Bread Recipe

This easy Italian cheese bread recipe is flavored with garlic, parsley and Italian cheese.

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Beautiful Braided Bread Recipe

This beautifully braided bread is baked to perfection and almost looks too good to eat!

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Air Fryer Texas Toast Garlic Bread

Make Air Fryer Texas Toast in just a few minutes - crispy, buttery and filled with garlic flavor!

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Cheesy Dinner Rolls

These soft, homemade dinner rolls are a prefect addition to any dinner and they have an added bonus of gooey, cheesy center!

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Italian Pesto Bread

This Italian pesto bread is an easy braided bread recipe that is perfect for any occasion. Not only a beautiful presentation, but delicious flavor.

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Easy Slow Cooker Olive Bread

Easy no-knead olive bread recipe made in the slow cooker! It doesn’t get any easier than this delicious rustic loaf stuffed with salty kalamata olives and garlic.

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Garlic Cheese Biscuits

These Garlic Cheese Biscuits are super easy to make and take less than 30 minutes start to finish. Loaded with tons of garlic flavor!

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Easy Italian White Bread

Baking homemade bread is much easier than you think. Fresh, warm, and toasted bread is the perfect comfort food for any time of the year!

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Easy Garlic Ciabatta Bread

This Garlic Ciabatta Bread Recipe is quick and easy to make, and ready in 20 minutes! It’s a delicious side dish packed with garlicky flavor!

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Easy Homemade Baguette Recipe

This Easy Baguette Recipe has the perfect texture and flavor. Chewy and crusty on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.

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Garlic Knots

These easy garlic knots are smothered in butter, garlic, herbs and parmesan and are baked to golden brown perfection.

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Homemade Crusty Italian Bread

This is the BEST homemade crusty Italian bread recipe made with just 5 simple ingredients. Crusty on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, this simple bread recipe is great to make ahead.

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🥘 Side dishes for soup

Hearty meals, such as french onion soup, are sometimes best paired with appetizers or vegetables. Take a look through this next list to find the perfect appetizer or vegetable side dish to pair with your tasty soup.

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Spinach and ricotta stuffed mushrooms are an easy appetizer made in just 30 minutes.

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Fried Goat Cheese Balls

These perfectly fried goat cheese balls are the best shareable appetizer. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these tasty goat cheese fritters are served with a zesty arrabiata dip.

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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks topped with a simple cheese herb mixture and ready in 30 minutes.

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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts (Roasted in the Oven!)

These are the BEST balsamic brussels sprouts roasted in the oven with dried cranberries and pistachios.

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Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

This cherry tomato bruschetta recipe is the perfect side dish or appetizer!

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Mac and Cheese Bites

Air fried, creamy bites of mac and cheese are crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside. You’ll love these Mac and Cheese Bites!

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Roasted Artichokes with Parmesan

These crispy roasted artichokes with parmesan are one of the best side dishes with a parmesan cheese and herb filling.

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Mushroom Crostini

This mushroom crostini recipe is an easy appetizer for any menu!

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🍗 Main dishes to serve with french onion soup

French onion soup is definitely a complete meal on its own. However, sometimes you may want to serve this type of soup as a side dish. Take a look at these delicious main dish recipes that would be a great companion.

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

Oven baked chicken tenders are golden and crispy crunchy breaded chicken tenders that are easy to make in the oven and taste great.

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Easy Italian Steaks on the Grill

These easy Italian steaks are marinated and cooked perfectly on the grill. Juicy and flavorful!

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Provolone Grilled Cheese with Honey

Provolone Grilled Cheese with Honey tastes like a gourmet meal, but comes together in just 10 minutes! It’s cheesy, melty, and so stretchy!

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Panko Crusted Salmon

This panko crusted salmon uses simple ingredients and takes just 10 minutes to prep.

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The Easiest Cast Iron Roast Chicken Recipe

This is the easiest cast iron roast chicken recipe! Tender and juicy, this whole roasted chicken is cooked in the oven in a cast iron skillet.

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Crispy Baked Chicken Legs Drumsticks

This 10-minute-prep easy oven roasted chicken drumsticks recipe will make SUPER crispy baked chicken legs that turn out perfectly every time!

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Dutch Oven Turkey Breast

Incredibly juicy and perfectly roasted dutch oven turkey breast with crispy skin, compound butter and topped with homemade gravy.

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Chicken Vesuvio Recipe

This chicken vesuvio recipe is a Chicago classic. A delicious meal the whole family will love!

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Perfect Venison Backstrap

Tender venison backstrap seared and basted in hot, aromatic butter. Try this time-honored classic for perfectly cooked venison steak.

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