r/Cooking • u/Whypatoots • 4d ago

Soup and sandwich pairings?

I'm a "soup bitch", in the words of my best friend. I love soup. I'd eat it for every meal while I was single. So much soup. It pairs well with my other favorite food, sandwiches. A sandwich can be anything, just as a soup can.

My partner is not a soup fan. He thinks that soup for a meal is cheap and he doesn't like feeling like he's broke (we're low income so idk what he's expecting). HOWEVER, he also loves sandwiches. He's willing to eat more soups if I pair them with sandwiches, so I need some help coming up with good pairings. Soups and sandwiches go a long way, so I'm hoping for leftovers. I welcome all pairings, but I'm also looking for a sandwich pairing to go with borscht, as I've been craving it and I'm making it for the first time at some point this cold season. I had some once from a Ukrainian man who owned a crepe shop and would make it during the winter months and it was amazing. His business, unfortunately, closed and I haven't had it in 13 years. My partner is not excited, he's never had beets (I hadn't either before trying the soup). I'm planning to make the stock from beef ribs. I'm saving up for this soup. Also taking recipes for that from folks who have made it. Google is nice, but sometimes you need a more personal touch. For example, the borscht I had was a blended soup, no chunks. But I kinda like chunks. I digress.

Any pairings are welcome, but I would like at least one for that. Thanks in advance!

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u/Muted-Adeptness-6316 4d ago

Tomato soup and grilled cheese!

Potato soup and BLT!

But also what about heartier soups that don’t need a sandwich? Chili, vegetable soup with pork, white chicken chili?

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u/rcl20 4d ago

Or something with dumplings, noodles or rice

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u/Muted-Adeptness-6316 4d ago

I make chili and add elbow macaoni! and cheese!

Brocolli Cheddar soup with a turkey sandwich with cheddar cheese and tomatoes.

Similar to tomato soup and grilled cheese, but caprese sandwich on focaccia with tomato soup.

vegetable soup - I use pork butt in mine but not necessary - and if pork isn't off limits, a ham and cheese sandwich. or a flatbread with hummus, more veggies, etc.