Wondering what to serve with split pea soup? Here are easy recipes for garnishes, toppings, side dishes, breads, sandwiches, and salads that compliment split pea soup.
Hi, Rhubarbarians! If you're wondering what goes with split pea soup, here are some fabulous recipes to try.
There are so many delicious recipes to try, not just side dishes! Try garnishes, toppings, breads, sandwiches, and salads.
Split pea soup is rich and thick with lots of flavor, so I like to serve it with foods that have lots of texture and complimenting flavors.
If you need it, here is my favorite vegetarian split pea soup recipe!
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Why you'll love these
All of these recipes compliment a hearty dish like split pea soup! They are light and easy, making them not too filling or heavy next to your bowl.
All of these recipes are vegetarian which adds to their ease as a side dish or topping for pea soup.
Garnishes and toppings
Sometimes, you don't need a side dish to make a full meal. Garnishes and toppings can transform a humble bowl of split pea soup into something magical! Here are the best toppings for split pea soup.
Burnt onions have a sweet taste along with a pleasant bitter char flavor around the edges. The combination is wonderful atop rich, hearty split pea soup!
Lemon rosemary sauteed chickpeas
If you're a fan of crispy chickpeas, you will love these warm sauteed chickpeas! They get crispy, warm, and are the perfect topping for soup.
These super crispy little tofu cubes are perfect for adding texture and protein to your split pea soup.
Side dishes and breads
When you think of what to serve with pea soup, you're probably thinking breads and side dishes. Here are the best side dishes and breads to serve with split pea soup!
Simple, steamed artichokes on the table to share with a quick and easy dipping sauce of your choice. The perfect side dish or appetizer.
These rolls are everything you could want in a dinner roll. They are soft, fluffy, warm fresh from the oven. You definitely want to dip these in your split pea soup.
This sauteed broccoli rabe recipe is lemony, garlicky, and perfect for getting your greens in! The bitter flavor compliments split pea soup well.
These garlic herb potatoes only take 25 minutes from start to finish in the Instant Pot and are an easy side dish for the whole family.
Is there anything better than crispy on the outside and soft on the inside bread dipped in soup? NOPE!
Baked potatoes are such a versatile side dish! Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy next to a bowl of warm split pea soup.
The flavor of dark rye flour is perfect for split pea soup! This overnight dark rye bread recipe is super easy to make.
These crispy fries beat their fast-food fried Russet cousins in simplicity and ease. They require fewer cooking steps because they’re baked rather than fried. Go ahead and dip them in your soup!
Sandwiches
Bread with veggies and cheese? Oh yes! Here are the best sandwiches to serve with split pea soup.
The crunchiness of the toast, creaminess of the goat cheese spread, and crispness of the vegetables create an awesome texture. So great alongside split pea soup.
This smashed chickpea salad sandwich is our vegetarian spin on the chicken salad sandwich. But you know... meatless!
This mushroom toast is hearty, savory, full of umami, and perfect as an open faced sandwich alongside your bowl of split pea soup.
The salty, crispy cheese and hearty ciabatta roll make a simple sandwich irresistible! Top it with a slice of tomato and a little balsamic glaze for a grown-up grilled cheese!
Salads
The soup and salad combo is a classic for a reason! Salads are the perfect light side for a rich bowl of soup. Here are the best salads to serve with split pea soup.
This vegan arugula salad is quick, easy, and full of bright flavors from the lemon, arugula, and the rosemary. Top it with creamy avocado and crunchy radish and it's just... chef's kiss!
This one is full of fantastic flavors that go together well and is on the table in just 15 minutes. Oh yeah!
FAQs
Split pea soup is thick and hearty. Bread to dip in the soup, toppings with texture, and light sandwiches and salads are perfect.
My favorite is rye bread! It's very flavorful and perfect for dipping into the soup.
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- My Lodge dutch oven is my favorite pot for making soup.
- Here is my favorite split pea soup recipe.
- I love these deep bowls that have plenty of room for toppings!
- You can find all of our vegetarian soup recipes here.
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