What is good to serve for lunch in addition to soup?

I am having about 15 people over for lunch this Sunday. I am making two types of soup: Broccoli Cheddar and Jalapeno Corn Chowder and also having bread/biscuits. My husband thinks we should have something else in addition to the soup so I am looking for suggestions as to what would pair good with these soups. The majority of the guests are vegetarians, so please no meat suggestions :)
A simple salad would accompany the soup well. try to avoid overloading it with cheese or all that stuff bc you want the salad to be a contrast to the thick soups.

9 Responses to “What is good to serve for lunch in addition to soup?”

  1. bethannmartincic Says:

    A simple mixed green salaed with a nice vinaigrette. Both soups are a little rich, so a nice salad would be great on the side.
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  2. Joanne A. W Says:

    How about going to your supermarket’s deli department and order party trays. They have a booklet that you can look through and then place your order. You can pick them up the day of your party. They have all types of party trays such as:

    Finger sandwiches,
    Regular sandwiches,
    Man sandwiches,
    Fruits,
    Cheeses,
    Cheese and meats,
    Chicken wings,
    Shrimp,
    Crab,
    Pinwheels,
    Vegetables & dip,
    Desserts of all types,
    The list goes on and on.
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  3. Live and Learn Says:

    caesar salad would be good.
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  4. malibu Says:

    A simple salad would accompany the soup well. try to avoid overloading it with cheese or all that stuff bc you want the salad to be a contrast to the thick soups.
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  5. Rab Says:

    Hi Ballerina, you cant go far wrong with a pasta dish. easy to make cheap and will go a long way. A simple pasta shell with a cheese sauce oven roasted tomatoes. and good crusty warm bread.Filling and will keep the cold out. I hope that helps. All the best. Rab
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  6. Special Says:

    baked potatoes
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  7. Barbara Says:

    try making a big tossed salad with all veggies you think of; cucumbers,carrots,onions,celery,green peppers,cheese,bacon bits, raw beets(julienned),broccolli florets. Makes my mouth water just thinking of it!
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  8. dont ever fucking question this Says:

    fish sticks in your mouth
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  9. Army RN Says:

    I think little watercress sandwiches would be nice, with a little cream cheese softened. Bread is always good with soup, I’m guessing your husband isn’t vegetarian, and thinks it won’t be enough… (smiling). Also you could make a panini type sandwich with roasted peppers and roasted zuccini with a little mayo and cheese. You don’t need a press, you can weigh it down with just about anything.
    I love the Pepperidge Farm White sandwich bread for these occassions. It’s really yummy, but dense; you could make a sandwich in advance and the bread will hold up, then cut them in square. Egg salad would be good, Vegeterians, not Vegans, right?
    My final suggestion: ask your husband what he has in mind :) Good Luck
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