55 Soup And Sandwich Recipes For A Quick And Easy Meal

Soup and sandwiches go together like peanut butter and jelly. From grilled cheese and tomato soup to paninis and beef vegetable, we've got you covered.

Soups and sandwiches go together like peanut butter and jelly, whether you're craving a light meal on a hot summer's evening or a hearty, meaty stew and sub sandwich to fortify you on a blustery winter night. Whether you have leftover ham in the fridge for a bean soup or a drawerful of cucumbers that would make a cool and refreshing gazpacho, we've got you covered.

Depending on what ingredients you have on hand, we have tomato soup recipes, cheese soups, baked potato soups, and chicken soups, as well as crowd pleasers like Southern Wedding Soup, pimiento cheese sandwiches, and tortilla soups that anyone will love. With our top quick and easy recipes, the classic combination of soups and sandwiches will never get old.

Beef-And-Vegetable Soup With Gnocchi

Loaded up with fresh vegetables, ground beef, and potato gnocchi, this soup will refill your tank on a cold night. You also can't go wrong with a homemade soup that's ready in 30 minutes. Grate a generous amount of Parmesan on top as a garnish.

Tomato Tea Sandwiches

Look no further for the perfect crowd-serving sandwich. This tea sandwich recipe gets a crunch from toasted bread slices and a punch from red onion. An herbal Summer Sauce brightens up the cream cheese spread.

Roasted Tomato Soup With Cheddar Cheese

Our tried and true tomato soup pairs exceptionally well with a toasted grilled cheese. It starts with oven-roasting plum tomatoes with onion, garlic, and thyme. Instead of milk, we stir sharp Cheddar into every flavorful bowl.

Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches

This tasty open-faced sandwich is smothered with a rich cheese sauce, turkey, bacon, and tomatoes. Give it 10 minutes in the oven until the sauce is hot and bubbly. For an extra touch, top with a few leaves of peppery arugula.

Baked Potato Soup

Loaded with potatoes, bacon, and cheese, this soup is all you need in the winter months. You'll find it to be better than a baked potato, because every bite is blended with cream and onions. Top with chopped bacon, Cheddar, and chives to complete the experience.

Egg Salad Sandwiches

We spiced up the classic egg salad sandwich into a well-seasoned delight. Grated onion packs an unexpected punch. The eggs also should be grated to create a nice, spreadable consistency.

Easy Lentil Soup With Sweet Potatoes And Bacon

The perfect protein-packed soup to bring to any fall gathering, this lentil dish gets a bit of natural sweetness from chunks of sweet potato. With the addition of cumin, bacon, and fire-roasted tomatoes, this healthy soup is anything but plain.

Turkey, Apple, And Brie Sandwich

Transform your leftover turkey into this irresistible sandwich. Sweet, crisp apples and nutty, creamy brie come bring it to another level. You could pair your sandwich with a warm cup of turkey-noodle soup on the side.

Creamy Chicken And Rice Soup

There's nothing so comforting as chicken and rice, which we've made more nutritious here with collard greens. This recipe offers an opportunity to use up leftover rice and chicken in the fridge. Substitute the meat with leftover turkey after Thanksgiving.

Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

These bite-sized BLTs will be a hit on the appetizer table. Use ripe, flavorful heirloom tomatoes to really wow your guests. We suggest alternating layers of yellow and red tomatoes for bright, multi-colored sandwiches.

Sweet Potato Soup

We used a blend of sweet potatoes, carrots, Yukon gold potatoes, and warm spices for this sweet and savory soup. Process the soup and then stir in half-and-half or Greek yogurt according to your preference. Garnish each bowl with pepitas and chopped jalapeños.

Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches

We transformed everything you love about fresh Caesar salad into a tasty baguette sandwich. With store-bought rotisserie chicken, it comes together quickly. You can even make the homemade dressing in advance, saving leftovers for your salads.

She-Crab Soup

Impress your guests with this refined recipe that originated in Charleston. There is no substitute for the pound of fresh lump crab meat, but you can sprinkle hard egg yolk in each bowl instead of crab roe.

Dainty Cucumber Sandwiches

The classic choice for a bridal shower, this recipe combines delicate cucumber with a zesty cream cheese spread. When preparing the cucumbers, let them drain on paper towels so you mixture isn't overly watery. We recommend sticking with slices of soft white bread.

Corned Beef And Cabbage Soup

This traditional dish can be made on St. Paddy's day or all winter long. Caraway seeds, fresh dill, and malt vinegar give the quick-cooking soup a complex flavor. This filling dish is a complete meal on its own, but a slice of Irish soda bread goes with it nicely.

Classic Patty Melt

Step up your hamburger game with a gooey patty melt. We recommend thick-sliced sourdough and a cast-iron pan to get the right effect. Caramelized onions really take it over the top.

Southern Wedding Soup

We gave this Italian-American classic our own twist with fresh greens and pork meatballs (any extras can and should be saved for meatball sandwiches). Serve this soup with buttery bread and, for the adults, a glass of white wine.

The Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich With BBQ Bacon

Adding a fried egg to any recipe is a game-changer. The dry rub on the bacon, however, makes this a standout sandwich. We highly recommend it, and you can bake the bacon in advance if you have a busy day.

White Bean, Fennel, And Italian Sausage Soup With Parmesan Toast

This warm and hearty soup was a staff favorite we're confident your whole family will love. To make the Parmesan toasts, brush slices of baguette with oil, sprinkle with cheese, and broil. You'll appreciate having them to dunk in your soup.

Homemade Fried Chicken Sandwich

Some days, you just need a classic fried chicken sandwich. Just remember to marinate your chicken in buttermilk in the morning. Boneless chicken thighs fry up very quickly once it's time to prepare dinner.

Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup

Get your daily dose of veggies with this hearty beef soup. Using canned is a real time-saver, as you don't have to chop up all those mushrooms and carrots. A few crackers or a toasted grilled cheese will complete the meal.

Fried Catfish Sandwich With Pickled Watermelon Rind Slaw

Don't throw out those watermelon scraps—we promise you this slaw is worth it. There's nothing like this salty fried catfish sandwich paired with a flavorful slaw made of pickled watermelon rind, carrot, cabbage, and jicama.

Hearty Beef And Freezer Veggie Soup

Here's another beef vegetable soup, but this one makes use of what's in your freezer, with Southern favorites like okra and corn. The cubed stew meat is browned along with a frozen seasoning blend such as Pictsweet, a convenient mix of precut onions, celery, and green and red peppers.

Smoky White Bean Soup

This one-pot soup is ready to eat in under 30 minutes. This recipe starts with one of our favorite things—thick-cut bacon—followed by onion, celery, garlic clove, and fresh thyme are next in the pan, all cooked right in the bacon drippings. That's a lot of flavor in a fast-cooking soup.

Easy Chicken And Dumplings

Canned biscuits turn into delicious dumplings in this quick-and-easy version of the traditional recipe. Use deli-roasted chicken to save time. One roasted chicken yields about 3 cups, the amount needed for this recipe.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce

A grilled chicken sandwich is a go-to that pairs well with a number of soups—from classic tomato to chicken tortilla and more. What makes this recipe special is the barbecue sauce, so it also goes well with your favorite barbecue sides.

Asparagus Soup

This recipe results in a beautiful green color, so it's a good dish to have in your party playbook. It also looks and tastes fancy but is simple and quick to make—another entertaining win in our book.

Easy Taco Soup

A favorite for kids and adults alike, this recipe is packed full of flavor with classic ingredients like ground beef, beans, and tomatoes, as well as a few surprising ones like bottled beer and ranch seasoning. While it's simmering away, prepare quesadillas to serve on the side.

Chilled Cucumber Soup

If you're craving soup during the summertime, call on this recipe. It's smooth, refreshing, and quite literally as cool as a cucumber. We recommend pairing it with our Dainty Cucumber Sandwiches.

Pork Chop Sandwich

The apple butter-mustard spread and tangy coleslaw will delight you in this Southern take on a pork chop. Use a shredded coleslaw mix so you can have it ready in minutes. If you like, add additional toppings like lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Tortilla Turkey Soup

This Mexican-inspired recipe can be made with leftovers—making it a perfect after-holiday meal—and can be done up with crunchy tortilla strips, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro to anyone's liking. A can of enchilada sauce makes it easy to prepare.

Fried Bologna Sandwich

It's time to get reacquainted with this vintage diner favorite. This bold new version of fried bologna uses Creole mustard and bread-and-butter pickle chips. But you'll still recognize that buttery Texas toast and gooey American cheese.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

How do you improve on chicken noodle soup? By adding cream for a thicker, more decadent bowl filling enough to be a meal on its own. If you have cooked chicken in the fridge, it only takes 25 minutes to prepare.

Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup

Love pretzels and cheese? This pot of liquid gold (aka cheese) is a warm, hearty dinner that's like a soup and sandwich in one. Start the stock in the slow cooker mid-day, then come back to whisk it to creamy perfection.

Cheesy Lasagna Soup

We've packed everything you love about lasagna into a bowl with this 25-minute recipe—and with no layering required. We do, however, ask you to save the ricotta to dollop on top. You'll relish every bite of creamy cheese spiced with nutmeg.

Southern Tomato Sandwich

Garden tomatoes still warm from the sun are a must for an amazing tomato sandwich. Let the slices drain a few minutes on a paper towel before assembly. We recommend Duke's mayonnaise and coarse, fresh-ground seasonings.

Creamy White-Bean-And-Chard Soup

Swiss chard adds a brilliant green color to this impressive-looking bean soup. With a milder flavor than spinach, chard is an excellent leafy green vegetable to use in cooking, and it's healthy, too. Garnish each bowl with chives, red pepper flakes, and a pretty swirl of sour cream.

Funeral Sandwiches

We also call these party sandwiches, depending on the occasion. A Hawaiian roll, deli-style ham, mustard, and cheese combine to create a ham sandwich much greater than the sum of its parts—especially after you warm them in the oven.

Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Bacon

We used a special trick for this soup: Substituting a potato for the usual heavy cream gives it a velvety, full-bodied texture without adding more fat. You can even make it dairy-free if you like by skipping the butter. Try it with tossed salad or a delicious deli sandwich.

Fried Fish Sandwiches

This beachy lunch can be made with grouper or mahi-mahi fillets. Once you've fried up your fish, slather it with mayonnaise-spiked chow-chow and our easy and quick Spicy Slaw. You can also use whatever coleslaw you have in the fridge.

Cheeseburger Soup

Don't deprive yourself just because it's too chilly to fire up the grill. This cheesy beef soup has all the flavor of your favorite burger. And of course, the croutons for our Cheeseburger Soup come from sesame seed buns.

Barbecue Pork Sandwiches

This dump-and-go slow-cooker recipe allows you to enjoy your very own pulled pork with very little effort. Serve it on a bun with pickle slices or just a drizzle of sauce. The big-batch recipe makes enough for 12, so you'll have plenty of leftovers to enjoy.

Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Soup

A bowl of smoky and savory black-eyed peas can hit your table in about 30 minutes, thanks to the Instant Pot. We recommend soaking dried peas overnight so they'll cook quickly, but fresh summer peas don't require this step. Enjoy your soup with a hunk of corn bread.

Fluffernutter

You'll forget about jelly once you pair peanut butter with delightfully light and airy marshmallow cream. That's all there is to it, and you don't want to mess with perfection. Unless you want to put a few potato chips or celery sticks on the side.

Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

An old favorite like Broccoli-Cheddar Soup will keep off the chill and complement any sandwich. This very cheesy version is ready in about 30 minutes. One fan recommends skipping the blender if you like your soup chunky.

Chicken And Fontina Panini

Keep a jar of pesto sauce and a fresh loaf of ciabatta on hand so you can enjoy this summertime favorite in a flash. Extra points if you have in-season garden tomatoes. You don't even need a panini press—just use a cast-iron skillet instead.

Busy Day Soup

The name says it all. To speed up your preparation of beef-vegetable soup, use a package of onion soup mix and toss in canned tomatoes and frozen vegetables. Then boil pasta in the broth for 10 minutes and your soup is ready to eat.

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese

What makes this three-ingredient recipe so special? Let's just say there are better things you can slather on your bread than butter. Also, we recommend doubling up the cheese slices for an extra-gooey sandwich.

Charleston Oyster Soup

Can you believe this elegant soup takes just 15 minutes to prepare? We used seafood stock to add briny flavor and sherry and cream for indulgence. To avoid overcooking the oysters, remove the soup from the hot burner as soon as the edges curl.

Shrimp Salad Rolls

Shrimp only takes a couple of minutes to cook once your water is boiling. Afterward, stir the shellfish in a light mixture of celery, mayonnaise, chives, dill, mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and salt. Spoon the salad into a quality toasted bun, and you've got a fast meal worthy of any seafood shack.

Beef-And-Orzo Soup

Tired of eating leftover pot roast? Give it a new life alongside carrots, mushrooms, and orzo in a delicious beef broth. Sop it up with a hot dinner roll.

Turkey Grilled Cheese With Gruyere And Caramelized Onion

The recipe for this sweet and satisfying turkey sandwich assumes you already have caramelized onions on hand. If you don't, we'll give you a simple method for preparing them.

King Ranch Chicken Soup

Turn everyone's favorite supper into a spicy, steaming bowl of soup. You'll recognize all the ingredients in this recipe, down to the Ro-tel and corn tortilla strips. A deli-roasted chicken adds meatiness to the soup.

Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Soup

With frozen turkey meatballs, this tasty version of Italian wedding soup can be on your table in less than an hour. Use spinach or any baby greens you have on hand to add color and dimension. Shaved Parmesan is the classic topping.

Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup

Don't know what to do with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey? We've got just the solution. Andouille sausage and Creole seasoning will bring a bit of spice to your after-Thanksgiving meal.

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