Soup Side Dishes: 6 Ways to Elevate Your Monsoon Experience
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Whether you prefer the tangy tomato soup or the spinach soup, both satisfy cravings while providing essential nutrients to boost immunity against the monsoon weather. Elevate your soup experience and pair it with the perfect side dishes.

Indulge in baked sweet potato wedges offer a healthier option, their sweetness balancing out the savoury notes of your favourite soup, while fried mac and cheese balls provide a comforting indulgence, perfect for sharing on a cosy evening indoors. Garlic knots and spinach cheese rolls add their unique twists, each contributing to a meal that's not just nourishing but also comforting and satisfying. This monsoon season try these amazing soup sides.

Garlic Breadsticks

These golden-brown breadsticks are infused with garlic and herbs, with a crispy exterior with a soft, fluffy interior. To make them, prepare a basic bread dough and add in minced garlic and oregano. Roll the dough into thin sticks and brush with garlic-infused butter before baking until golden and crispy. Serve warm alongside your favourite soup, dip, eat and enjoy!

Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups

These roll-ups feature melted cheese wrapped in bread. To make them, place a slice of cheese on a bread slice, roll it up tightly, and grill or bake until the cheese is melted and the outside is golden and crispy. Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve alongside hot soup for a comforting treat.

Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

These healthy baked sweet potato wedges are yummy. To make them, cut sweet potatoes into wedges and toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your choice of spices, such as paprika or garlic powder. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy. Serve hot alongside your favourite soup for a healthy and satisfying side dish.

 Fried Mac And Cheese Balls

These are Bite-sized balls filled with macaroni and cheese, which are coated in crispy breadcrumbs and fried until golden. To prepare, cook your favourite macaroni, let it cool, and shape it into balls. Coat each ball with flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs. Deep fry until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot with a creamy soup.

Garlic Knots

Soft, twisted bread knots brushed with garlic-infused butter and sprinkled with herbs; garlic knots are both aromatic and delicious. To make them, prepare a basic bread dough and shape it into knots. After baking, brush generously with a mixture of melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Bake until golden brown and serve warm alongside your favourite soup for a flavourful and comforting addition.

Spinach Cheese Roll

These rolls are filled with a delectable mixture of spinach and cheese, wrapped in dough and baked until golden. To make them, saute chopped spinach with garlic, then mix with cheese. Roll out the dough, spread the spinach-cheese mixture evenly, roll up, and slice into rounds. Bake until golden and serve warm with soup for a savoury and satisfying side dish.

These side dishes not only complement various types of soups but also add depth and variety to your monsoon dining experience. Enjoy making and savouring these delicious pairings this monsoon.