Dip, dunk, devour; 13 ideas for the perfect soup dippers - from chickpea croutons to halloumi fries
You've got the soup pot bubbling away, but why not go that extra step and make something super tasty to dip into it...
We've all been there, a delicious bowl of warming soup ready on the table waiting for you, only for you to discover that there's a nothing but dusty old crackers for dipping. Here on the GH Kitchen team we want you to care as much about the dippers as you do the soup! From cheese twists to toasted sandwiches, check out our favourite things and get ready to dip, dunk and devour.
Crunchy quinoa sprinkle
Frying cooked quinoa makes it super crispy - it pops in the pan! - and combined with garlic and parsley makes for a spectacular soup sprinkle.
Recipe: Crunchy quinoa sprinkle
Swiss grilled cheese and ham hock toastie
This one almost doesn't need an introduction; an gooey cheese toast with shredded ham and gherkins.
Honey harissa babka
This sweet, sticky, spicy bread is at its best when slathered with butter - and dunked into a bowl of soup!
Recipe: Honey harissa babka
Cheesy leek focaccia
This tear n share delight is best served warm straight from the oven.
Recipe: Cheesy leek focaccia
Giant cheese straw
This cheese straw may be giant, but that doesn't mean you have to share...
Recipe: Giant cheese straw
Cheese and pickle toastie croutons
Send your croutons skyward with these cheese and pickle toastie bites to scatter on top of your soup.
Recipe: Cheese and pickle toastie bites
Halloumi fries
Step up your dipping game with these cheesy halloumi sticks.
Recipe: Halloumi fries
Marmite cheese straws
There's just 5 ingredients in these cheesy, umami, pastry straws
Recipe: Marmite cheese straws
Chickpea 'croutons'
You can prep these crunchy chickpea bites beforehand and use any leftovers scattered into salads.
Recipe: Chickpea 'croutons'
Stilton soda bread
Soda bread is one of the easiest breads to make and this one has salty Stilton baked through it. Don't forget the butter!
Recipe: Stilton soda bread
Herby brioche croutons
Rescue that leftover brioche from the bread basket and make these crunchy, herby croutons.
Recipe: Herby brioche croutons
Crunchy katsu chicken
If breading the chicken yourself seems to taffy, then you can use a freezer-hero and simply use store-bought instead.
Recipe: Crunchy katsu chicken
Cheesy chilli toasts
Add a little spice to your lunchtime soup with these crunchy, cheesy, chilli toasts
Recipe: Cheesy chilli toasts
Linzi joins the Good Housekeeping team as Kitchen Manager, looking after the brand-new, state-of-the art test and demo kitchens based in the heart of Leicester Square. With over a decade of experience producing food content for leading brands, she’s won awards for her recipes, battled Christmas dinners in July, and spent a lot of time pondering the next big food trend (no more pistachio, please!) Originally from the North East of Scotland, she lives in West London with her Italian husband and twin daughters, feeding them a variety of haggis and ragu - depending on the mood!
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