60 Easy Soups and Sandwiches To Make All Week Long

By Southern Living Editors
September 07, 2010
Photo: Jennifer Davick

Soup and sandwiches go together like shrimp and grits, peaches and cream, and bacon and eggs. You might choose a soup and sandwich for a light meal on a hot summer’s evening, or you may choose a hearty, meaty stew and sub sandwich to fortify you on a blustery winter night. Whatever your preference, an invigorating bourbon cocktail goes well with any soup and sandwich combo. If you need to use leftover holiday ham or turkey, or need ideas to feed a tailgate crowd, you will find what you need in this lineup of delicious soups and sandwiches. Your fresh herbs and cucumbers combine to make a cool and refreshing gazpacho. Pair with a grilled cheese for a breezy summertime meal. If you have an abundance of tomatoes, try one of our tomato soup recipes. We have included classics such as cheese soups, baked potato soups, and chicken and dumplings, as well as crowd pleasers like Southern Wedding Soup, pimiento cheese sandwiches, and Easy Taco Soup. It's true that the classic combination of soups and sandwiches never get old.

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Pair up These Soups and Sandwiches for an Easy Meal

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Beef-and-Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero

Recipe: Beef-and-Vegetable Soup with Gnocchi

Gnocchi has claimed its much-deserved fame and we want to add it to every dish.

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Turkey, Brie, and Fig Pressed Sandwiches

Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs

Recipe: Turkey, Brie, and Fig Pressed Sandwiches

Our fall go-to sandwich that is picnic-approved.

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Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese

Victor Protasio

Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese

Our tried and true tomato soup that pairs exceptionally well with a toasted grilled cheese.

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Baked Potato Soup

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Baked Potato Soup

Loaded with potatoes, bacon, and cheese this soup is all you need in the winter months.

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Olive-Cheese Sandwiches

Southern Living

Recipe: Olive-Cheese Sandwiches

We elevated the grilled cheese and made it into a Southern delight.

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Butternut Squash Soup

Oxmoor House

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

Our favorite silky and creamy fall soup.

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Field Peas in Herbed Broth

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Field Peas in Herbed Broth

This warm and hearty soup tastes best with Lady Cream Peas.

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Tomato Sandwiches

Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Recipe: Tomato Tea Sandwiches

Look no further, this is the perfect crowd-serving sandwich.

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Cold Cucumber Soup

Southern Living

Recipe: Cold Cucumber Soup

Cool down in the Southern heat with this cold, refreshing soup.

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Creamy Cheddar-Potato Soup with Bacon

Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Creamy Cheddar-Potato Soup with Bacon

Serve with shredded cheese and bacon sprinkled on top to complete this savory soup.

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Split Pea Soup with Sausage

Victor Protasio

Recipe: Split Pea Soup with Sausage

The hickory sausage adds a deep smoky flavor to this pea soup.

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Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches

Southern Living

Recipe: Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches

This tasty open-faced sandwich is filled with turkey, parmesan cheese, bacon, and tomatoes.

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Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon

The perfect protein packed soup to bring to any fall gathering.

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Instant Pot Beef-and-Barley Soup with Mushrooms

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Instant Pot Beef-and-Barley Soup with Mushrooms

 Break out the instant pot, this wholesome beef soup will be ready in just 60 minutes.

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Egg Salad Sandwiches

Jen Causey

Recipe: Egg Salad Sandwiches

We spiced up the classic egg salad sandwich into a well-seasoned delight.

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Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens

There's nothing more comforting than chicken and rice and the collard greens make it so nutritious. 

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Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pumpkin Beer-Cheese Soup

We’re guilty of incorporating pumpkin into every fall dish, but this Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup is just too good.

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Smoked Pork Butt Sandwich

Southern Living

Recipe: Smoked Pork Butt Sandwich

This sandwich is infused with smoky and savory flavors with every bite.

 

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Sweet Potato Soup

Greg DuPree

Recipes: Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes make up this comforting soup.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

The perfect addition to any fall tailgate.

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Turkey, Pesto, and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Turkey, Pesto, and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich

Serve this turkey sandwich alongside a bowl of steaming potato soup.

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Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Gumbo-Style Turkey Soup

Don’t know what to do with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey? We’ve got just the solution.

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She Crab Soup

Southern Living

Recipe: She Crab Soup

Impress your guests with this refined recipe.

 

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Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich

Transform your leftover turkey into this irresistible sandwich.

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

A famous dish to make on St. Paddy’s day or all winter long.

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Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Cheesy Grits-and-Ale Soup

Our cheesy soup has an amazing Southern twist.

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Turkey and Pimiento Cheese Club Sandwich

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Turkey and Pimiento Cheese Club Sandwich

Our favorite Southern take on the turkey club includes pimiento cheese.

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Southern Wedding Soup

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Southern Wedding Soup

Serve this soup with buttery bread and, for the adults, a glass of white wine.

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Smoked Chicken, Squash, and Rice Soup

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Smoked Chicken, Squash, and Rice Soup

This one-pot dish is a dinner favorite.

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Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

These bite-sized BLTs make the perfect appetizer.

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White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toasts

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toast

A warm and hearty soup that the whole family will love.

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Roasted Tomato-Eggplant Soup with Garlic Croutons

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Roasted Tomato-Eggplant Soup with Garlic Croutons

This rich and creamy soup tastes even better with homemade garlic croutons.

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Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches

Everything you love about fresh caesar salad transformed into a tasty baguette sandwich.

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Buttermilk Biscuits with Ham

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits with Ham

It’s not a Southern sandwich without a melt in your mouth buttermilk biscuit.

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Turkey Tortellini Soup with Greens

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Turkey Tortellini Soup with Greens

Utilizing our leftover turkey stock and turkey meat, this recipe is simply unbeatable.

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Green Chile-Turkey Soup with Hominy

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Green Chile-Turkey Soup with Hominy

This flavorful tex-mex dish satisfies all of our cravings.

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Dainty Cucumber Sandwiches

Southern Living

Recipe: Dainty Cucumber Sandwiches

If you’re in a rush, these are the perfect grab-and-go sandwiches.

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Spring Lettuce and Leek Soup