We’ve gathered 41 recipes of the best bread for soup so you can pair one of these recipes with that big pot of deliciousness you’re making. Bread is one of my favorite things in the world and it’s soup’s perfect pairing.
What’s more perfect than spending a chilly day inside with a steaming bowl of homemade soup and delicious warm baked bread? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Soup and bread go together like peanut butter and jelly. They are a dynamic duo and the ultimate cold-weather comfort food.
Making homemade bread isn’t nearly as daunting as you would think. In fact, it’s really easy.
Most bread recipes only take a handful of ingredients to make, most of which you probably already have on hand. You also don’t need any fancy equipment for these easy recipes, just a mixing bowl and a hot oven.
The most important step of baking bread is to wait. Waiting for your dough to rise is essential if you want the inside to be soft and flavorful. While you’re waiting for the dough to proof, put the ingredients for a pot of your favorite soup on the stove and let it simmer.
My favorite thing to do on a cold day is to find a great recipe for fresh homemade bread and pair it will a steaming cup of soup with great flavor!
Common Ingredients and Equipment for Baking Bread
Most bread recipes have a similar base of ingredients. If you have these main ingredients on hand, you will always be able to make fresh warm bread.
Flour: bread recipes require several cups of flour. I would recommend stocking your kitchen with several different kinds of flour, especially all purpose flour, bread flour, and whole wheat flour.
Warm Water
Yeast: a yeast mixture is needed to make bread rise. This is part of the fermentation process.
Salt: gives the bread flavor and controls fermentation.
Sugar: a pinch of sugar acts as food for the yeast.
Some other useful ingredients for baking bread are eggs to make an egg wash, a little olive oil, garlic powder, different types of cheese, and herbs.
Baking homemade bread doesn’t take a lot of equipment, most of what you need you probably already have.
Some other useful baking equipment to have is a Dutch oven, proofing basket, aluminum foil, zip-top bags, plastic wrap, food processor, parchment paper, clean kitchen towel, and a warm place for the dough to rise.
The next time you’re making a pot of soup, why not bake a loaf of fresh bread to go with it?
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Rosemary Garlic Bread Recipe
This rosemary garlic bread is perfect with a bowl of warm soup. It has the best flavor of any bread I’ve ever made and is made with simple ingredients.
This homemade cornbread recipe is so delicious, you won’t ever buy that boxed mix again! This recipe is also healthier than most. It’s vegan, which means it’s dairy free.
This sourdough focaccia is incredibly moist & fluffy with the perfect crust! Flavored with rosemary and parmesan cheese for the ultimate focaccia bread!
A delicious loaf of homemade white bread that is braided in a three strand braid and topped with sesame seeds. This tasty bread is perfect alongside pastas, salads or soups. Perfect for sandwiches.
Easy No-Knead Focaccia with Roasted Garlic and Dried Tomatoes
Don’t be intimidated to make homemade focaccia! This recipe for easy no-knead focaccia with roasted garlic and tomatoes doesn’t take any special skills, just plenty of hands off time with the dough fermenting! I love it topped with homemade roasted garlic and store bought sun dried tomatoes.
Bauernbrot – this farmer style German bread is dense, crusty and delicious. This hearty rye bread with caraway seeds is wonderful served right out of the oven with a little butter or cheese.
This Instant Pot Whole Wheat Bread is crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, with just the right amount of nuttiness. There’s no kneading involved!
This Bacon Cheddar Cheese Bread Recipe is a savory quick bread recipe made with basic kitchen ingredients. Our easy homemade bread is made without yeast and takes just minutes to put together.
A beautiful braided bread, this challah bread recipe is all you need to make a perfectly fluffy loaf filled with pesto and topped with sesame seeds! So soft on the inside but wonderfully golden on the outside thanks to the egg wash, you’ll be wishing you made two loaves!
Enjoy this soft, homemade peasant bread whenever you are wanting something hearty to go with any meal. This bread has the perfect texture and is so easy to make!
These delicious cheddar bay biscuits go well with so many recipes! Serve them with breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Delicious with chicken recipes or soups, too!
These fluffy and delicious gluten-free sourdough rolls are made with roasted garlic and rosemary! They’re so flavorful and perfect for serving alongside your favorite soup, used as the bread for a sandwich or burger, or just eaten slathered with butter.
Making Filipino pandesal rolls from scratch is easy to do at home! Enjoy this classic Filipino bread for breakfast, snack, lunch, or dinner. They are heavenly!
The best homemade pretzel bread recipe. Once you make this you will never be able to eat store-bought pretzel bread again! It’s dense, soft, chewy, buttery, salty, and yummy.
Mexican bolillo bread is a delicious variation of a baguette. With a crunchy crust and soft, airy center, this bread has an addictive blend of textures you’ll love. The perfect crusty bread!
These slightly sweet crescent rolls are easy to make from scratch. They are perfect for the holidays or any day of the week. Make a batch and fall in love! These crescent rolls are delicious and easy.
If it’s your first-time baking bread you will need to make sure you get a head start and follow the step by step instructions exactly.
Depending on the type of bread you are making, it will be a good idea to set aside enough time for the first rise as well as the second rise. The overall rise time will vary by recipe.
Make sure to read over the full recipe first and use the right kind of yeast. There are several different yeasts and each one is used in different recipes.
Also, you will want to keep your fresh yeast in the fridge for no more than a few weeks. Old yeast won’t work correctly, and your bread won’t ferment properly.
A great way to use up stale bread is to make French toast, bread pudding, or homemade breadcrumbs and croutons!
Best Soups to go with Homemade Bread
Pretty much every soup can go with bread, but these are my favorites. The best part about baking bread is to use it to sop up a warm bowl of soup.
Hearty soup like meatball and creamy tortellini soups.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you make bread gluten-free?
To make bread gluten-free you will need to replace the regular flour with cornstarch, rice flour, potato flour, or tapioca starch. Keep in mind that gluten-free bread takes longer to bake, so start at a lower temperature and look out for over-browning.
Can you make bread without kneading?
Yes! No-knead bread is popular because of how easy it is to make while still tasting great. This style of bread uses a longer fermentation process instead of kneading to create its texture.
Does all bread have to rise before baking?
Yes, although some breads have to rise longer than others. Most breads have to go through a 2nd rise before they’re ready to bake. This is the most important step of baking bread as it creates the texture and flavor that we all know and love!
