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Soup And Sandwich Pairing Guide: 9 Classic Soups And The Sammys That Complete Them

Waiter, there’s a sandwich in my soup! At least, here’s hoping there is. Really, is there any better pairing? From tomato basil with grilled cheese, to clam chowder with fish filet, the soup and sandwich combo makes the perfect dinner for a cozy night in — unpretentious, yet packed with flavor; comforting, yet easy to vary.

So with soup season now in full swing, we’ve partnered with Progresso to bring you our favorite soup and sandwich pairings for dinnertime. These soups are ripe for dunking, so read on for the sandwich recipes that go best with them, and plan tomorrow’s supper while you’re at it. Then, discuss: which sandwiches do you usually pair with your favorite soups? Share your go-to soup and salad combos and any great pairings we missed in the comments!


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  • Chicken Noodle Soup & BLT

    Could this be the most comforting comfort food combo there is? The cozy simplicity of this meal is perfect for dinner on a chilly autumn weeknight. For a lighter and more unique take on the BLT, try this Healthified Bacon And Edamame Wraps recipe, which has 57 percent less saturated fat than the original. <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified-bacon-and-edamame-wraps/44df939a-0398-4974-bb56-b1f6938b79e7?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549" target="_hplink">Get the Healthified Bacon And Edamame Wraps recipe</a>

  • Beef Pot Roast Soup & Vegetarian Reuben

    The vegetarian version of this fan-favorite sammy pairs perfectly with a hearty pot roast soup. The Eastern European flavors of the Reuben are a delicious complement to the savory beef. <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/vegetarian-reuben-sandwiches/08e2ad0b-9afa-4ab8-bac2-1670e39e4832?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549" target="_hplink">Get the Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich recipe</a>

  • Potato And Bacon Soup & Veggie Roll-Ups

    Pair this hearty soup with a light veggie wrap, like this Healthified Pepper Roll-Up, to complete your dinner. It's easy to put your own spin on this meal by varying the roll-up ingredients: try spinach or tomato wraps, or throw in some shredded carrots or zucchini for extra crunch. <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified-pepper-roll-ups/125049ef-95b5-4a3b-b8cc-97118359f119#?st=6&term=sandwich&ps=9&pi=9?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549" target="_hplink">Get the Healthified Pepper Roll-Up recipe</a>

  • Minestrone Soup & Mediterranean Chicken Panini

    Supplement the Italian flavors of a classic minestrone soup with a chicken panini that's made with tomatoes, garlic and oregano on a ciabatta roll. The toasty goodness of the sandwich is even better when dipped in the soup! <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified-mediterranean-chicken-panini/0df647c0-9c8c-41bd-a8d6-c540930c037e?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549" target="_hplink">Get the Healthified Mediterranean Chicken Panini recipe</a>

  • New England Clam Chowder & Lemon-Pepper Fish Filet Sandwich

    If you're in a seafood mood, try this fish filet sandwich coated with lemon-pepper seasoning with your clam chowder. The citrus flavors and crunchy texture of the sandwich balance the creaminess of the chowder. <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/lemon-pepper-fish-fillet-sandwiches/6c0be500-7324-4635-aacf-9c2b67076d2d?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549" target="_hplink">Get the Lemon Pepper Fish Filet Sandwich recipe</a>

  • Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese

    Honestly, is anything better together than grilled cheese and tomato soup? To elevate this classic pair, try adding mushroom and pepper to the sandwich, and opt for whole wheat bread. It's sophisticated enough for dinner, yet remarkably quick and simple to make. <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/mushroom-pepper-whole-wheat-sandwiches/9d3bd989-1802-422e-8479-e789e56ff940#?st=6&term=sandwich&ps=9&pi=9?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549" target="_hplink">Get the Whole Wheat Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Mushroom And Pepper recipe</a>

  • Lentil Soup & Hummus And Goat Cheese Sandwich

    This meatless meal definitely won’t leave you feeling hungry. The Mediterranean flavors in both the soup and the sandwich are simply excellent together. <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/roasted-garlic-hummus-and-goat-cheese-sandwiches/40bfea48-d780-487c-a5a2-04cefd266b2c?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549" target="_hplink">Get the Roasted Garlic Hummus & Goat Cheese Sandwich recipe</a>

  • French Onion Soup & Italian Beef Sandwich

    French onion soup is traditionally made with beef broth, so pair it with a sandwich made from a leaner cut of meat, to pick up on all of those rich flavors in the soup without going overboard on calories. This Healthified Italian Beef Sandwich has 73 percent less fat than the original recipe. Just pop the meat in the slow cooker in the morning, and come home to a fabulous and flavorful dinner that night! <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified-italian-beef-sandwiches/36962605-db75-41ef-9fc2-8cc8524d41ff?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549" target="_hplink">Get the Healthified Italian Beef Sandwich recipe</a>

  • Southwestern Vegetable Soup & Santa Fe Foldover

    The best of the Southwest! This hearty soup contains corn, black beans and rice, so pair it with a veggie Santa Fe Foldover -- the flavors complement each other but the overall meal won't be too heavy. <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/santa-fe-foldover-cooking-for-2/8fccfaeb-fbc6-44ea-adcd-51be4420ea81?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549" target="_hplink">Get the Santa Fe Foldover recipe</a>

 
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Merry Go Round
she who laughs last, laughs best
05:35 PM on 10/18/2012
Just curious - does anybody else love a PB sandwich with a bowl of chili? I grew up on it, but some have never heard of them together..
08:36 PM on 10/18/2012
Never heard of that, but my parents were weird about PB. We used to get PB, Jelly, and butter sandwiches! The chilli sounds better and has to be healthier.
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Merry Go Round
she who laughs last, laughs best
10:44 PM on 10/18/2012
A bowl of good, thick chili, a PB on white and a cold glass of milk. Magic for movie night. : ))
09:10 PM on 10/16/2012
Veggie Reuben, A Reuben is based on corned beef No such thing as a veggie Reuben. Makes about as much sence as veggie pot roast!
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Merry Go Round
she who laughs last, laughs best
05:32 PM on 10/18/2012
It's a blasphemy to Rueben lovers!
04:58 PM on 10/16/2012
I disagree with the chicken soup paired with a BLT wrap. Peanuts and chicken are a great combination, so when eating chicken soup, opt for a peanut butter BLT. You won't be sorry. Just use samonella-free peanut butter.
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WILKIE12
The writer---not the politician.
09:05 AM on 10/16/2012
What about beef barley and gazpacho soups?

I'd say cucumber and German potato salad sandwiches.
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WILKIE12
The writer---not the politician.
09:10 AM on 10/16/2012
Soup! It's not just for breakfast anymore!
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raker
08:18 AM on 10/16/2012
Maybe some overweight people are fat because they follow dietary recommendations put forth in things like 60s Campbell's Soup commercials. Soup and sandwich may indeed go together like a horse an carriage, but it's too much food. Eat the soup, or a sandwich, but not both.
08:45 AM on 10/16/2012
too much food depends on each person and what they do.

A soup and sandwich isn't enough food for say, a firefighter.

But yes, too much food for a person sitting at a desk all day.
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anchises868
eminently reasonable, never extreme
02:18 PM on 10/18/2012
I'm not sure I agree. A bowl of good soup is what, a hundred or two hundred calories? A sandwich I make myself is usually around two or three hundred calories. That's five hundred calories, tops. That still keeps me well within my 2000 calorie limit.
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Jeffer
The only cure is more cowbell!
12:49 AM on 10/16/2012
Green chile stew with a cheese quesadilla works fine for me.
12:15 AM on 10/16/2012
Sammys??? What are you, six? It's not cute.
08:16 PM on 10/15/2012
Nothing can compare with TOMATO SOUP and GRILLED CHEESE on an early, cold Saturday morning!
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cmr11
how do you want it
07:10 AM on 10/16/2012
i know right? that made me hungry.
07:57 PM on 10/15/2012
Toasted cheese on a good hearty bread smothered in chili con carne.
06:51 PM on 10/15/2012
I’m on one of my fjords, chain-sawing in a windy rainstorm like a crazy Scandhoovian, and have the last bushel of tomatoes from summer. I should dry them, but instead this inspired me to make green tomato soup with a goat cheese crouton on Reinhart’s sourdough.
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agness nutter
What fresh hell is this?
03:32 AM on 10/16/2012
Tusen takk. I was wondering what on earth I was going to do with my green tomatoes. In return - I'll suggest you try roasted red pepper soup. So, so good.
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barrett
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06:14 PM on 10/15/2012
Soup goes with crackers. Sandwiches go with a cold glass of milk. Two completely different meals in my opinion.
06:38 PM on 10/15/2012
Sandwiches and milk -- YUM! I gave dairy up, but can't think of a better reason to cheat.
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sadwitness
Haters have no effect on me. I'm idiot proof.
05:58 PM on 10/15/2012
Vegetable soup and PBJ, perfect salty and sweet.
09:40 PM on 10/15/2012
I've always been partial to PB&J with chicken noodle soup.
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sadwitness
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01:42 AM on 10/16/2012
that works too!
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allmywickedsins
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05:42 PM on 10/15/2012
I like Ms. Ray, but I really hate the term 'sammys'.
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03:32 PM on 10/15/2012
Soup !

Potato and Bacon / sour cream.

French Onion with burgundy wine.
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agness nutter
What fresh hell is this?
03:33 AM on 10/16/2012
How about Potato, Bacon and Cheddar with Guinness? Or Roasted Red Pepper? Soup season is the best.
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10:39 PM on 10/16/2012
YES !
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elsquibbs
Socially liberal, fiscally prudent atheist.
02:32 PM on 10/15/2012
I like tomato and basil soup with tuna on wheat.

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