Butternut Squash & Apple Bisque

Gruyère & Apple Toasts With Thyme And Honey

A silky-smooth butternut squash bisque pairs perfectly with an open-faced cheesy sandwich. The toast recipe calls for ham and gruyère but deli turkey and smoked gouda also works wonders. If you’re vegetarian or cooking for someone who is, simply leave off the deli meat. The sandwich will be just as delicious!

Vegan Curried Carrot Soup

Whole Wheat Browned Butter Carrot Bread

With just 7 simple high-quality ingredients you’ll be able to concoct one of the easiest, coziest and tastiest soups. Paired with our whole-wheat browned butter carrot bread it’s quite the carrot craze. Grab a nice slice, spread on some butter and warm to enjoy.

Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

Sheet Pan Quesadilla with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Sopa de Fideo, or Mexican Noodle Soup, is about as easy as it gets. With just 6 ingredients and 30 minutes to spare you’ll have a SOUPer easy meal in no time. It’s even vegetarian-friendly—paired with Modern Proper’s sheet pan quesadilla and our Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde your taste tastebuds are in for a real fiesta.

Creamy Broccoli Soup with Cheesy “Everything” Spiced Croutons

Roasted Broccoli and Grilled Cheese Melt 

The croutons on this soup could probably qualify as the sandwich, but if you want more, check out the mouth-watering melt!

Albóndigas Soup (Sopa de Albóndigas) 

Cheese Quesadillas made with Homemade Corn Tortillas and Roasted Salsa Verde

Albóndigas Soup, aka Mexican Meatball Soup or Sopa de Albóndigas, is just the fix for cold weather. This soup is packed with onion, carrots, zucchini, tender homemade pork meatballs (these are the bomb.com), and tons of flavor from a tomato-based broth and spices! Isabel Eats homemade corn tortillas turned into quesadillas with a healthy serving of our roasted salsa verde is just the combo to please.

Healthy Aromatic Chicken Rice Soup

Cheesy Garlic Naan Bread 

While I’m sure there’s nothing wrong with your Mother’s soup recipe, it might be time to consider an upgrade. Our Healthy Aromatic Chicken Rice Soup is just the thing you're seeking and while it contains no noodles in the standard sense, we think the use of jasmine rice is just right for our recipe and makes it even healthier. For the “sandwich,” top our favorite homemade Garlic Naan Bread with shredded sharp white Cheddar and Fontina or Havarti then broil until melty and bubbly.

Light & Delicious Seafood Soup

Japanese Milk Bread Rolls with butter and flaky sea salt

If you love all things fish and seafood, this soup is for you! It’s refined, elegant, incredibly quick to cook and easy to prep. A little bit of everything from the ocean and ta-da, you’re done! In addition to its flavorful and aromatic broth, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb. Grab these gorgeous rolls for a delightful, soft, tender, pillowy and whole-wheat treat for a healthier carb choice. Brushed with some melted butter and finished with flaky sea salt—these are truly heaven.

Sicilian Fish Stew

Classic Garlic Bread

There’s just something so comforting about a hearty, flavorful fish stew. And this version from America’s Test Kitchen is packed with flavor. The only thing missing? A side of carbs. Turn to this classic garlic bread recipe to round out the meal.

Hungarian Mushroom Soup 

Cucumber Sandwiches

Creamy, cozy, comfort. Hungarian Mushroom Soup is the perfect dish to help you unwind! Made with a mixture of mushrooms, paprika, fresh dill, a splash of white wine and some sour cream, this soup is the embodiment of refined comfort. Paired with Pickled Plums’ Cucumber Sandwiches you’ll discover that the combination of crunchy cucumber and cooling yogurt spread make these the perfect light and fresh pairing.

Detox Soup

Grain-Free Nut & Seed Bread 

When a reset is in order—our Detox Soup is just what you need! It’s full of vegetables, plant-based protein, fiber, and heart-healthy olive oil. This soup is quick and easy to make, simple for meal prep (it makes a lot), and will help you feel GREAT! Grab our Grain-Free Nut & Seed Bread and top with cream cheese (or vegan cream cheese) and chives for a delicious open-faced sandwich pairing.

Weeknight Chicken Pho

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Spicy Almond Dipping Sauce

Two of my favorite dishes come together to create one hell of a meal. Packed with veggies and bold flavors, both of these fresh recipes will leave you feeling satisfied but not stuffed.

Healthy Slow-Cooker Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Herby Garlic Bread

Creamy wild rice soup is always a good idea. But lighten it up and throw it in the slow-cooker, and well, we’re talking soup perfection! Creamy and comforting, you’d never know this soup was lightened up. The only thing that's left is a slice of herby garlic bread. et voilà!

Vegetarian Instant Pot Chili 

Healthy Skillet Cornbread

When chilly what’s a better fix than a big bowl of CHILI? This chili is so chunky and hearty, even meat-lovers will be pleased. But if you really want to, you can customize it to your heart’s content and add in some ground beef or any other add-ins you’d enjoy! Chili just isn’t the same without cornbread so make sure to pick up our recipe for healthy skillet cornbread. It ups the ante, tossing out old ingredients that don’t necessarily serve us anymore and opting for healthy, nutritious alternatives like whole-wheat flour, olive oil and honey.

Creamy Tomato Bisque 

Shiitake & Thyme Crostini with Apricot Goat Cheese Crostini

A delightful surprise for your tastebuds, this tomato bisque is definitely one-of-a-kind. The orange in this soup goes gorgeously alongside the apricot in the goat cheese. Keep the unique flavors going and serve a few of these goat cheese and mushroom crostini on the side. Unique and intriguing, this menu is worthy of any celebration.

Creamy Cauliflower and Garlic Soup

5-Ingredient Turkey and Fig Panini

This soup and sandwich menu proves that you really only need a few ingredients to create a spectacular meal. Plus, how can you go wrong with a creamy, veggie-based soup and warm melty sandwich?

Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder

Turkey, Peach & Basil Sandwiches

Soup in summer? Oh yes! Make the most of sweet corn and peach season with this menu that’s all about celebrating the season’s best flavors. Whether served together or separately, these are two recipes you can’t miss.

Greek Lemon Soup — Avgolemono

Greek Nachos with Feta-Yogurt Sauce

Avgolemono is a classic Greek soup that’s unlike anything you’ve probably ever had. With a unique cooking technique, you may find yourself turning away out of intimidation. If you’re up to try something new, give this one a try. Then be sure to whip up the Greek Nachos, they’re a fun change of pace too!

Summer Gazpacho

Grilled Avocado Toast

Gazpacho, also called Andalusian gazpacho, is a cold soup made of raw, blended vegetables and the perfect way to cool off on a hot Summer day. Lauren developed this Summer Gazpacho recipe for Pompeian and we find that it makes just the duo with Food52’s Avocado toast. Toss your toast on the skillet and get to grillin’ for an excellent, light, fulfilling and refreshing dish.

Chunky Vegetable Soup

Homemade Naan Bread with Honey-Garlic Butter

A simple vegetable soup never gets old. And this soup recipe—an oldie but a goodie—pairs perfectly with homemade naan bread smothered with honey-garlic butter. Sometimes simple is best.

Summer Minestrone with Walnut Pesto

Tomato, Prosciutto & Gruyere Sandwiches

If you’ve never finished a bowl of soup with a dollop of pesto then you’re in for a treat. This summer minestrone soup is quickly elevated from simple to spectacular thanks to a delicious walnut pesto. Then complete the meal with an open-faced cheesy tomato sandwich (which might also be great with a dollop of pesto)!