Name: What To Serve With Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 portion tortellini soup

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If you’re wondering what to serve with your tortellini soup, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 13 of the most popular side dishes for tortellini soup.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best side dishes to serve with tortellini soup are garlic basil parmesan crisps, cheesy croutons, focaccia, and bacon puff pastries. You can try a simple arugula salad or caesar salad if you want a lighter option. More unique sides include pan-seared scallops or avocado fries.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Garlic basil parmesan crisp

Looking for some crispy-crunchy dippers for your warm tortellini soup?

Take a look at these garlic basil parmesan chips.

They’re easy to make, and they’ll take your soup game to the next level.

All you need is 15 minutes plus some parmesan cheese, basil, and garlic powder.

Warning: these are very moreish, so make enough!

Cheesy garlic pull-apart bread

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If you want a memorable side dish, this is it.

The sight of this cheesy garlic pull-apart bread is too delicious for anyone to forget.

Your guests will love pulling a section of the bread off and watching the ooey-gooey cheese stretch out!

You can make cheesy garlic bread with a store-bought loaf, but it’s much more rewarding to make it completely from scratch.

Simple arugula salad

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Pressed for time and need something quick?

You can throw this arugula salad together in just 10 minutes.

Tortellini soup can be pretty heavy and rich, so you need something light and fresh to serve alongside it.

That’s why arugula is perfect. It has a peppery, bitter taste that will cut through the rich pasta.

And the lemon dressing will brighten everything up.

Take a look at this super simple arugula salad with parmesan.

Pan-seared scallops

Want to add something fancy to your tortellini soup?

What about scallops?

Who can resist the tasty morsels when they’re pan-seared to perfection with a golden-brown crust and a juicy and tender inside?

You can mix the scallops into the broth, serve them as a side, or even serve them as a starter. It’s up to you.

Aberdeen’s Kitchen will teach you how to get that perfect sear.

Focaccia bread

Have you ever gotten your hands on some homemade herby focaccia?

Light, airy bread topped with garlic, olive oil, and salt. What more could you ask for?

And its spongy texture is perfect for soaking up all the tomato goodness from your tortellini broth.

The best part? It only takes 13 minutes to get this on the dining table after you’ve pressed the dough.

Green bean bundles

It can be a challenge to get enough greens in your diet, but adding some bacon makes it easy.

Give these green bean bundles a try and take your presentation game to the next level.

Taste-wise? The Worcestershire sauce and butter marinade make all the difference.

And you’re not tied down to just green beans, you can easily swap them out with some asparagus.

Cheesy croutons

Sure, you might say this side dish is predictable.

But it’s popular for a reason.

The croutons add a nice crunch to an otherwise soft meal, and they’re really easy to make.

This recipe from the Cookie Rookie only takes 30 minutes.

It’s also easy to customize the flavors. Add chili flakes if you want some heat, or dried herbs if you want more of an Italian flavor.

Caesar salad

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I’ve been having a bit of a Caesar salad fixation recently.

But it’s for good reason.

The earthy croutons, sharp Parmesan cheese, and zesty dressing are a perfect combination.

And it makes a great pairing for tortellini soup when you’re craving a light meal.

This take on Caesar salad might be traditional, but it’s far from boring.

Homemade tortilla chips

Tortellini soup already has pretty much all the components of a filling meal.

But you’re missing one critical element.

A good crunch.

And that’s where these tortilla chips come in.

Store-bought tortilla chips are okay. But why not learn to make your own?

You can keep things classic with a sprinkle of salt, or add some tang with a dusting of ranch seasoning.

Avocado fries

When it comes to side dishes, potato fries are about as ubiquitous as it gets.

But these avocado fries are here to switch things up.

They’re just as crispy and delicious as their potato counterparts, but they’re also packed with healthy fats and vitamins that potato fries simply can’t match.

Serve these as an appetizer or side dish for your tortellini soup – you won’t regret it!

If you haven’t joined the air fryer bandwagon you can bake Jean Choi avocado fries too.

Rainbow power kale salad

Add the colors of the rainbow to your plate and pair your tortellini with this beautiful salad.

It’s the perfect way to fill your body with healthy nutrients.

And you don’t need to feel limited by the veggies suggested in the recipe. Try adding corn, avocado, roasted eggplant, or black olives for a little twist

Megan also guides you on making a smash-hit peanut dijon dressing.

Bacon puff pastry twists

Why settle for plain old breadsticks when you can have this instead.

The bacon is coated in a combination of rosemary and brown sugar, which might sound strange but is actually super tasty.

Not to mention moreish.

If you’re serving the soup for a special meal, these bacon puff pastry twists will rise to the occasion.

Sauteed shiitake mushrooms

Beef up your tortellini soup with a generous serving of these sauteed shiitake mushrooms.

The natural, umami flavor of the shiitake mushrooms will shine through in your tortellini soup and add a nice meaty texture.

These shiitake mushrooms don’t have fancy seasoning or marinade. They’re good enough on their own!

The best side dishes to serve with tortellini soup

Garlic basil parmesan crisp
Cheesy garlic pull-apart bread
Simple arugula salad
Pan-seared scallops
Focaccia bread
Green bean bundles
Cheesy croutons
Caesar salad
Homemade tortilla chips
Avocado fries
Rainbow power kale salad
Bacon puff pastry twists
Sauteed shiitake mushrooms