These match-ups prove that soup and sandwich recipes are the ultimate comfort food.
Perfect Soup and Sandwich Combinations
Updated on Apr. 28, 2024
When you think of classic combinations in the food world, soup and sandwiches are high up on the list. Who knows who invented the pairing or why we eat them together, but it’s easy to see why steaming, soothe-the-soul soup would partner well with a sandwich (usually on crisp bread with gooey cheese). Both are super easy to prepare on weeknights or can be used as leftovers in a brown bag lunch. Check out our recommended combinations.
Next, check out the best soup from every state.
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This classic chicken noodle soup blends well with basil pesto, melty cheese and crisp bread.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 218 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 980mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
3/10
Tomato Soup
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this soup is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. — Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 104 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
4/10
Instant Pot Potato Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy soup partners well with a traditional ham and cheese sammy.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 289 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 848mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
5/10
Chunky Beef Vegetable Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Full of vegetables and meat, pair this comforting soup with a combination of your favorite peppers and cheese melted between toasty, buttered bread.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 149 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 618mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
6/10
French Onion Soup
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet, caramelized onions in a beefy broth pair well with a savory steak and peppery horseradish sauce on stacked bread.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup soup with 2 pieces bread and 1 tablespoon cheese: 195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
7/10
Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Total Time
6 hours 30 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
The sweet, neutral flavors of this soup pairs well with a traditional club with all the fixings.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 124 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
8/10
Ham, Potato and Pepper Chowder
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Pair this velvety chowder with an Italian sandwich…the spiciness of the cured meats are tamed by it’s creaminess.
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 226 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
9/10
Black Bean Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Black bean soup recipes are among my favorite because they're light and it most of the time don't contain meat. For this recipe, you could add lean beef or chicken for a variation. —Angee Owens, Lufkin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 222 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 779mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 11g protein.
10/10
Flavorful Matzo Ball Soup
Total Time
2 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
The tangy, meatiness of a reuben blends perfectly with the savory, chicken flavor of matzo ball soup.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 100 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 322mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
