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7 Recipes To Jazz Up Your Soups

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Sep 22, 2023

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From stuffed cheesy breads to one-of-a-kind croutons, biscuits, cornbread and more, these 7 easy recipes are the perfect partners for your favorite bowl of soup this winter!

Stuffed cheese breads, biscuits, cornbread and croutons all take soup from yum to wow!


There’s nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of soup on a chilly day. But sometimes plain ol’ soup by itself just isn’t enough. Whether it’s a bit of crunch you’re looking for, the perfect topping or just something to soak up all the cozy goodness, these 7 outstanding recipes are what you need to take your soups from yum straight to WOW!

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7 Recipes To Jazz Up Your Soups

Clever Grilled Cheese Croutons

Who needs plain ol’ croutons when you can top your favorite soups and salads with crisp, bite-sized versions of a melty childhood favorite? These clever Grilled Cheese Croutons are the ultimate feel good salad and soup topper!

Serve these Creamy Tomato Basil Soup for a classic lunch or dinner!

Bacon Parmesan Asparagus Twists

Light & crispy puffed pastry sprinkled with bacon, garlic and parmesan cheese and baked up golden brown around tender asparagus makes a mouthwatering appetizer or side dish with the Bacon Parmesan Asparagus Twists!

Serve these with Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup for loads of yum!

Easy Stuffed Olive Cheese Bread

The ultimate appetizer or side dish for soup and salad, this easy Stuffed Olive Cheese bread is loaded with zesty green and black olives, oodles of melted cheese and kicked up with tasty herbs and spices. Absolutely crave worthy, you’ll find yourself dreaming up reasons to whip up this simple recipe!

This is a perfect match for Italian Tortellini Soup with Sausage!

Easy Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins

Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins are the perfect way to round out almost any meal with a little pizzazz!  This easy to follow cornbread recipe has plenty of cheesy goodness, a hint of sweetness & just the right amount of jalapeno kick all baked right into moist tender, buttermilk cornbread.  Soups, chilis and family style meals will never be lonely again!

Match these muffins up with Texas Chili, Out of This World Cream Cheese Chicken Chili or Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup.

Green Chile Chicken Stuffed Cheese Bread

This stuffed cheesy bread is loaded with cream cheese, chicken and green chiles! The hot, crispy crust, the melted cheese pull, and the hearty filling of savory rotisserie chicken and chiles make this one of those warm, welcoming eats that you just can’t put down.  It’s perfect game day or party food and really shows out when paired with soup or salad!

Enjoy this Stuffed Chicken Cheesy Bread with Creamy Shortcut Cauliflower Parmesan Soup.

Hawaiian Popper Crescent Rolls

Hawaiian Popper Crescent Rolls combine the goodness of jalapeno poppers and soft, warm crescent rolls! It’s hard to resist the buttery, flaky goodness of a crescent roll that has been baked up just right. But fill it with cream cheese, jalapenos, pineapple and cocktail sausages and you have party food that your friends and family just can’t pass up!

These Stuffed Crescent Rolls are fun when served with Short Cut Slow Cooker Potato Soup!

Savory Rosemary Cheddar Biscuits

This easy homemade biscuit recipe is filled aromatic rosemary, sharp cheddar, black pepper and brushed with garlic butter for a scrumptious, savory quick bread that’s perfect with soups, stews or a welcoming side with dinner.  Tender, fluffy with crisp, salty tops, nothing says home like a good biscuit.

Get ready for a comfort meal when serving these biscuits with Creamy Chicken & Ravioli Soup! Top them with a little Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce for extra yum.

When Plain Crackers Aren’t Enough

A tray and bowl full of Dill Ranch oyster crackers with a scoop.

Dill Ranch Snack Crackers come together so quickly & easily when you’re wanting something more than chips or nuts to munch on game day or more than just a plain cracker to accompany your soup, sandwich or salad.  With a simple homemade Ranch seasoning mix using herbs & spices from your cabinet, a little olive oil & oyster crackers, you’ll be snacking away in no time!

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From stuffed cheesy breads to one-of-a-kind croutons, biscuits, cornbread and more, these 7 easy recipes are the perfect partners for your favorite bowl of soup this winter!

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