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These easy homemade sourdough croutons are the perfect addition to any soup or salad (serving ideas included!) Crunchy and delicious, all you need are 3 simple ingredients and about 25 minutes to make this recipe.

A bowl of homemade sourdough croutons.

It’s hard to argue that soups and salads are made IMMEDIATELY better with some crunchy croutons, am I right?! If you’ve ever wondered how to make croutons at home, I’m here to show you just how simple it is!

As a dietitian, sourdough is one of my favourite breads out there. I love buying a fresh loaf from local bakeries as they usually are made from very simple ingredients (just a sourdough culture, flour, and salt).

An added bonus? Many people find sourdough easy to digest and it actually provides a handful of nutrition benefits (more details below!)

Making croutons from sourdough bread is SO easy and you can store them for about a week to add to soups or salads, as desired (I’ve included a bunch of serving ideas for you below).

It’s also a great way to use up old sourdough bread and prevent food waste – always a win! Enjoy 🙂

Sourdough bread cut into cubes on a wood cutting board.

All You Need Are 3 Ingredients!

Here’s what you need to make these sourdough croutons:

  • sourdough bread (I love finding one from a local bakery, as I find they have the best ingredients and quality)
  • olive oil
  • salt

Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

Optional Extra Seasonings

While I love to keep this recipe simple so that it pairs with everything, you can also add some extra seasonings to your croutons if preferred. Ones that would work well include:

How To Store Croutons

Homemade croutons will keep up to 1 week in an airtight container, although they are best the first couple days!

You do not need to store croutons in the fridge – they keep best in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Homemade sourdough croutons on a baking sheet.

What To Serve Sourdough Croutons With

My two favourite things to serve these sourdough croutons with are soups and salads! If you need some inspiration, check out these recipes below that would pair perfectly:

Healthy Vegan Soups:

Salads:

Tomato bread salad with shallots and basil in a large white bowl.

Sourdough Nutrition Facts

Sourdough bread is made through the process of fermentation. The leavening process of sourdough is done through a mix of wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria, rather than baker’s yeast.

Because it’s fermented with lactic acid bacteria, sourdough will have lower levels of phytates. This means that your body may be better to absorb the nutrients present in the bread!

What nutrients are in sourdough? While the nutrition profile will vary depending on the type of flour used, sourdough can be a good source of nutrients like:

  • carbohydrates
  • protein
  • fibre
  • selenium
  • folate
  • thiamin
  • niacin
  • manganese
  • iron

Research has also shown that the sourdough fermentation process may degrade gluten better than baker’s yeast. Some gluten-sensitive individuals may find that they can tolerate sourdough more so than other breads.

For the same reason, 2 slices of sourdough are also considered low FODMAP!

Please note, of course, that gluten tolerance is very individual and sourdough will likely not be suitable if you have celiac disease.

Homemade sourdough croutons in a white bowl.

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Get the Recipe: Homemade Sourdough Croutons (3 Ingredients!)

These easy homemade sourdough croutons are the perfect addition to any soup or salad. Crunchy and delicious, all you need are 3 simple ingredients and about 25 minutes to make this recipe.
A bowl of homemade sourdough croutons.
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Ingredients

  • 4 large slices sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (makes roughly 2 cups – no need to be exact!)
  • 1.5 Tbsp olive oil
  • Sprinkle of sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • On a large baking sheet, toss sourdough cubes with olive oil and salt until well-coated.
  • Spread sourdough cubes out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned and toasted.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before storing or serving!

Notes

*STORAGE: Homemade croutons will keep up to 1 week in an airtight container, although they are best the first couple days! You do not need to store croutons in the fridge – they keep best in a cool, dry place at room temperature.
*BREAD:
  • I personally love finding sourdough at a local bakery, as I find they have the best (simple) ingredients and quality.
  • If you can’t find sourdough, you can always do this with another bread variety too 😉
  • Leave the crust on when cutting the sourdough, there is no need to remove it!
 
*EXTRA SEASONINGS: While I love to keep this recipe simple so that it pairs with everything, you can also add some extra seasonings to your croutons if preferred. You can add these in at the same time as the salt. Ones that would work well include:
 
*SERVE WITH: My two favourite things to serve these sourdough croutons with are soups and salads! If you need some inspiration, check out these recipes below that would pair perfectly:
Healthy Vegan Soups:
Salads:

Nutrition

As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.

Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.

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