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It seems one point we can all agree upon, even if you are still debating what to serve with chicken noodle soup, is that it’s one of the most comforting meals around! Does it have medicinal properties? Maybe. Does it have a filling, comforting carbs? Usually.
Does the steam from chicken noodle soup clear the head and mind? Perhaps. Does it make sore throats feel better? Probably. Does the mental expectation that it will make you feel better to serve as a self-fulfilling prophecy? Could be.
Did your parents serve you chicken noodle soup as a child when you were sick, so you associate chicken noodle soup with the feeling of being cared for? Mine did, too, so yep.
So what goes with chicken noodle soup?
Probably the first thing that comes to mind may be oyster crackers or saltine crackers. For me, it was either plain crackers or a tuna fish sandwich. (Scroll down for my recipe.) What salad goes with chicken noodle soup?
A nice leafy one with flavors to complement the soup (and plenty of croutons). Maybe a Mediterranean-type salad or a bean salad or one that is chopped into small bites. If wanting a more substantial meal, one side to go with chicken noodle soup would be a savory sandwich with crispy buttered bread.
Sometimes a bowl of comforting soup is all that is needed, but an excellent chicken noodle soup side could be a fruit salad to give a little something sweet to enjoy alongside the savory soup. Many restaurants offer a lunch special of soup and a side, whether it is half a sandwich, salad, or fruit. So why not make your own “two-fer”? Finger-friendly items like onion rings or avocado fries could be the answer to “What to serve with chicken noodle soup?”
In this post we are going to look at 17 various ideas for what to serve with chicken noodle soup, so have fun trying out something new or different, whether it is a brand new recipe or simply a creative side to go with chicken noodle soup that you had not considered before. Add to the warmth and comfort of chicken noodle soup with one of these tasty, easy sides you make yourself!
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Avocado fries are another great side to go with chicken noodle soup. Unexpected? Sure, but those can be the best surprises! You know the assembly line drill.
Cut and skin the avocado and squeeze lime juice over the slices. Then dip them in the flour mixture, egg mixture, and then panko bread crumbs before baking. Instructions for cooking in an air fryer are also given.
Delicious.
A tomato-cucumber salad could be what salad goes with chicken noodle soup! Not lettuce-based, but the freshness of the ingredients offers a stark contrast to the savory soup. The colorful ingredients included are tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
The dressing is olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, honey, and dried oregano. Slice, dice, combine and chill for a couple of hours for the flavors to fully incorporate.
Cheesy Garlic Biscuits (Red Lobster Copycat)
Tools you’ll need
The problem is, I can’t justify a whole restaurant trip every time I want those cheesy, garlicky little bites of heaven. They’re pretty darn close to the real thing.
Open-Faced Cucumber Sandwiches
Cucumber sandwiches are simple to make, budget-friendly, snackable and filling. I eat them open-faced just like my dad used to.
Caesar Salad (Dressing Recipe Included)
Caesar salad is a wonderful light salad to have out or at home. I just love the creamy dressing but I hate the idea of anchovies and that is why we created a caesar salad without anchovies or raw eggs.
Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles (Copycat)
Have you ever had Texas Roadhouse fried pickles as an appetizer? Let’s prepare restaurant-style Texas Roadhouse fried pickles recipe at home.
Creamy Fruit Salad
This creamy fruit salad recipe is sweet and creamy. It is made with greek yogurt, berries, apple, and pineapple chunks.
TikTok Tortilla Garlic Bread In The Air Fryer
This recipe makes a fast, cheesy, tasty garlic bread with just a few pantry ingredients you have on hand. Just five or so ingredients—so economical and easy to make.
Easy German Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers are refreshing, cheap, and easy to turn into a delectable salad. The only bad part about this classic cucumber salad recipe is that for it to taste best, you need to allow it time to chill in the fridge.
Easy Ranch Oyster Crackers
These Ranch Oyster Crackers are the kind of snack that disappears in minutes, so trust me—you’ll want to make a double batch! Packed with the irresistible tang of ranch seasoning and baked to golden perfection, they’re a crunchy treat packed with flavor.
Mini BLT Baguette Sandwiches
This is our mini bacon, lettuce and tomato (BLT!) sandwich and not only is it adorable but it is also quite delicious. What sets this sandwich recipe apart from your average, everyday BLT is the tiny size, and the toasty baguette.
Roasted Pear Salad With Balsamic Reduction
This roasted pear salad recipe is jam-packed with flavor. It only has 5 main ingredients and is made with fresh spinach, sweet roasted pears, shredded Parmesan cheese and a balsamic reduction.
Springtime Detox Salad With Berries
This salad combines crisp greens, sweet and tangy berries, and a light, zesty dressing to create a delightful balance of tastes and textures.
Bacon Cheddar Smashed Potatoes
If you’re craving something cheesy, crispy, and loaded with bacon — but without spending hours in the kitchen — these Bacon Cheddar Smashed Potatoes are about to become your new obsession. They’ve got all the flavor of potato skins but without the hassle.
Crispy Kale Chips
Do you want to know how to make kale chips? They are such a fantastic alternative to potato chips and other tasty but unhealthy snacks.
Texas Toast Grilled Cheese
This Texas Toast Grilled Cheese recipe is one of the easiest, cheesiest hot sandwiches you’ll ever make! A frozen box of Texas Toast garlic bread transforms an average grilled cheese into a decadent, crave-able hot sandwich with just two ingredients!
Bacon Crackers
Snappy, sweet, and savory all at once, this simple bacon crackers recipe has flavor built into every bite. It’s basically candied bacon, served up on the side of a meal.
Easy, Simple Tuna Sandwich
Gen-Xers, unite! If you’re from the northeast like me, chicken noodle soup came straight from a can, and so did the tuna for the sandwich on my plate beside it. I grew into a more sophisticated tuna salad for sure, but I’m still not a fan of too many crunchy things in my tuna. Toasted white bread, a can of tuna (in oil or water), a tablespoon of mayo, salt, pepper, and maybe not even the S&P. No cheese, no lettuce, no tomato, no chunks, no seasoning.
It’s not tuna salad or creamed tuna or curried tuna, it’s a tuna sandwich. Yes, you can eat it without toasting the bread, but why would you. No Miracle Whip, either. Don’t mess with perfection.
This easy, simple tuna sandwich with a comforting bowl of rich, flavorful chicken noodle soup will take you five minutes. There are a LOT of ways to eat a tuna sandwich, but this one is mine. See the recipe below.
The bottom line
When determining what to serve with chicken noodle soup, I hope this list holds some ideas to get you started. Want more side ideas for soup? You sure do.
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BEST Simple Tuna Sandwich 🐟
Ingredients
- 1 can of tuna fish drained well
- 1 T of mayonnaise not Miracle Whip
- 4 slices of white grocery-store bread
Instructions
- Toast bread to 5C. Set aside.
- Into a small bowl, empty the can of tuna with a fork.
- Stir in the mayo. Add more to taste if the tuna still seems dry.
- Spread the tuna on one slice of toast. Using the fork, press down and spread the tuna to the edges.
- There should be enough tuna mixture leftover for another sandwich. If you’re only making one sandwich, move the mixture to an airtight container with a lid and put it in the fridge.
- If your tuna sandwich is going mobile, don’t add it to the bread until it’s time to eat it.
