Food and Recipes Quick and Easy Dinner 39 Soup and Sandwich Recipes for a Quick and Easy Meal By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 7, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Greg DuPree 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, we've got you covered. Have leftover holiday ham or turkey or need ideas to feed a tailgate crowd? You'll find what you need in this lineup of delicious soups and sandwiches. Looking for something fresh and light for a summer party? Fresh herbs and cucumbers combine to make a cool and refreshing gazpacho. Pair with a grilled cheese for a breezy summertime meal. Also, keep in mind what ingredients you have on hand—as well as who you're cooking for. If you have an abundance of tomatoes, try one of our tomato soup recipes. We've also 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, that anyone will love. It's true that the classic combination of soups and sandwiches never get old. 01 of 39 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. 02 of 39 Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheddar Cheese Our tried and true tomato soup that pairs exceptionally well with a toasted grilled cheese. 03 of 39 Baked Potato Soup Jennifer Davick Recipe: Baked Potato Soup Loaded with potatoes, bacon, and cheese this soup is all you need in the winter months. 04 of 39 Butternut Squash Soup Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup Our favorite silky and creamy fall soup. 05 of 39 Tomato Tea Sandwiches 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. 06 of 39 Creamy Cheddar-Potato Soup with Bacon 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. 07 of 39 Split Pea Soup with Sausage Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Split Pea Soup with Sausage The hickory sausage adds a deep smoky flavor to this pea soup. 08 of 39 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. 09 of 39 Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Bacon 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. 10 of 39 Egg Salad Sandwiches Jen Causey Recipe: Egg Salad Sandwiches We spiced up the classic egg salad sandwich into a well-seasoned delight. 11 of 39 Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens 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. 12 of 39 Smoked Pork Butt Sandwich Southern Living Recipe: Smoked Pork Butt Sandwich This sandwich is infused with smoky and savory flavors with every bite. 13 of 39 Sweet Potato Soup Greg DuPree Recipes: Sweet Potato Soup Sweet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes make up this comforting soup. 14 of 39 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. 15 of 39 She Crab Soup Southern Living Recipe: She Crab Soup Impress your guests with this refined recipe. 16 of 39 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. 17 of 39 Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup 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. 18 of 39 Southern Wedding Soup 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. 19 of 39 Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise 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. 20 of 39 White Bean, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan Toasts 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. 21 of 39 Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches 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. 22 of 39 Buttermilk Biscuits with Ham 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. 23 of 39 Dainty Cucumber Sandwiches Southern Living Recipe: Dainty Cucumber Sandwiches If you're in a rush, these are the perfect grab-and-go sandwiches. 24 of 39 Pecan Soup Iain Bagwell Recipe: Pecan Soup Toasted pecans transform this fall dish into the soup of our dreams. 25 of 39 Vidalia Onion Soup Recipe: Vidalia Onion Soup We accredit the Vidalia onions into the making of this delicious soup. 26 of 39 Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup Southern Living Recipe: Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup Get your daily dose of veggies with this hearty beef soup. 27 of 39 Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup Greg DuPree Recipe: Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup This veggie-packed soup is filled with Southern favorites like okra and fresh corn. 28 of 39 Diner-Style Classic Patty Melts Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Recipe: Classic Patty Melts This glorified hamburger is the perfect dinnertime meal. 29 of 39 Smoky White Bean Soup Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Mary-Claire Britton; Recipe: Smoky White Bean Soup This one-pot soup is ready to eat in under 30 minutes. 30 of 39 The Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich with BBQ Bacon Photo: Alison Miksch Recipe: The Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich with BBQ Bacon Adding a fried egg to a sandwich is the tastiest game-changer. 31 of 39 Easy Chicken and Dumplings Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: 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. 32 of 39 Easy Taco Soup Jennifer Davick Recipe: 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! 33 of 39 Asparagus Soup Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Karen Rankin Recipe: Asparagus Soup This recipe results in a beautiful green color, so it's a good dish to have in your party playbook. It also tastes fancy but is really simple and quick to make—another entertaining win in our book. 34 of 39 Homemade Fried Chicken Sandwich Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Recipe: Homemade Fried Chicken Sandwich Some days, you just need a classic fried chicken sandwich. On these days, bring up this recipe and give it a try. It's tried-and-true for a reason. 35 of 39 Fried Catfish Sandwich With Pickled Watermelon Rind Slaw Southern Living Recipe: Fried Catfish Sandwich With Pickled Watermelon Rind Slaw There's nothing like this salty fried catfish sandwich paired with a flavorful slaw made of pickled watermelon rind, carrot, cabbage, and jicama. 36 of 39 Chilled Cucumber Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: 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. 37 of 39 Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup Love pretzels and cheese? Try this pot—made of pretzel bread— of liquid gold (aka cheese) for a warm, hearty dinner. 38 of 39 Tortilla Turkey Soup Iain Bagwell Recipe: Tortilla Turkey Soup Another favorite in colder months, 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. 39 of 39 Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Tangy Honey Barbecue Sauce A grilled chicken sandwich is a go-to that can pair well with a number of soups—from classic tomato to chicken tortilla and more. What makes this recipe special is the barbecue sauce, so keep that in mind when opting for a salad and soup duo. (We'd recommend something like our baked potato soup.) Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit