15 Soup and Bread or Sandwich Pairings for Easy Dinners

I pulled together these Soup and Bread or Sandwich Pairings from Call Me PMc recipes so you can pick what sounds good tonight. A bowl of soup makes dinner easy. Add warm cornbread, a crusty slice of bread, or a hot sandwich, and everyone can make a meal of it.

Soup and Bread or Sandwich Pairings

Some nights, I want bread for dipping. Other nights, I want a sandwich alongside a smaller bowl of soup. Start with a favorite below, or use the table to find a match for the soup you already have on the stove.

Soup and bread pairings

1. Carrot ginger soup + cheddar herb scones

The ginger and maple syrup in my Dutch Oven Carrot Ginger Soup give it a little sweetness. A warm Cheddar Herb Scone adds a savory bite. This is the pairing I’d make for a fall lunch.

2. Chicken enchilada soup + brown sugar cornbread

My Chicken Enchilada Soup has chicken, beans, corn, and enchilada sauce. Serve Brown Sugar Cornbread on the side to balance the spices. The cornbread recipe is also one I’ve suggested serving with chili.

3. Creamy sausage potato soup + French baguettes

There’s sausage and potato in my Creamy Sausage Potato Soup, so it needs little more than bread for dipping. Slice a Homemade French Baguette and put it on the table while the soup is hot.

4. Chicken gnocchi soup + cheesy garlic bread

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a filling choice for dinner. Add a few pieces of Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread when you want something crisp to serve with it.

5. Cheesy broccoli soup + buttered pan biscuits

Serve Cheesy Creamy Broccoli Soup with Buttered Pan Biscuits. The biscuits bake in one pan, with no rolling or biscuit cutter, which makes this an easy choice when soup is already underway.

6. First Place Chili + cast iron skillet cornbread

For a classic cold-weather dinner, make First Place Chili and Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread. Cut the cornbread into wedges and let everyone decide whether to eat it alongside the chili or crumble it into the bowl.

7. Creamy Italian sausage soup + Dutch oven bread

A slice of Dutch Oven No Knead Bread is a good match for Creamy Italian Sausage Soup. Its crisp crust holds up when dipped into the soup.

8. Easy chicken noodle soup + French baguettes

When I make Easy Stovetop Chicken Noodle Soup, I keep the side simple. Put out slices of French Baguette, with butter if you like. The soup is already thick with noodles, so there’s no need to make a large side dish.

Soup and sandwich pairings

9. Tomato soup + jalapeño pimento bacon grilled cheese

Tomato soup and grilled cheese belong together. My Classic Tomato Soup gets a little kick on the side from Jalapeño Pimento Bacon Grilled Cheese. Cut the sandwiches into strips for dipping. The grilled cheese recipe itself suggests serving it with tomato soup.

10. Chicken noodle soup + ham and cheese slab sandwich

A pan of Ham and Cheese Slab Sandwiches makes several servings at once. Add bowls of Easy Stovetop Chicken Noodle Soup for a family dinner. Cut the sandwiches into smaller squares if everyone wants just a little alongside the soup.

11. Carrot ginger soup + country club sandwich

For lunch, pair a small bowl of Carrot Ginger Soup with my Country Club Sandwich. The soup is smooth, while the sandwich has turkey, vegetables, egg, and optional bacon. It’s an easy way to turn soup into a bigger meal.

12. Cheesy broccoli soup + steak sandwich

Pair Cheesy Creamy Broccoli Soup with a Steak Sandwich when you’re serving people with big appetites. A smaller bowl of soup and half a sandwich is plenty for many lunches.

13. Chicken enchilada soup + queso chipotle chicken sliders

Make Chicken Enchilada Soup the main dish and set out Queso Chipotle Chicken Sliders when you’re feeding a group. Both have bold flavors, and the sliders give guests something easy to pick up. Find the slider recipe through the sandwiches archive before publishing this link as a direct recipe link.

14. Creamy sausage potato soup + baked cheddar roast beef sliders

If you want a hearty game-day spread, serve smaller bowls of Creamy Sausage Potato Soup with Baked Cheddar Roast Beef Sliders. The sliders use deli roast beef as a shortcut.

15. Tomato soup + ham and cheese slab sandwich

Classic Tomato Soup also goes well with the Ham and Cheese Slab Sandwich. This is the one I’d choose when I want the familiar tomato soup and cheese combination but need enough sandwiches for the whole table.

Tips for Soup and Bread or Sandwich Pairings

Make the bread or sandwiches while the soup simmers, then serve everything as soon as the bread is ready. For a thicker soup, put the bread on the side. For a brothy soup, offer pieces that are easy to dip.

You can also keep dinner simple by choosing one homemade recipe and one easy side. Warm up leftover soup and bake fresh biscuits, or make a pot of soup and serve it with bread you already have.

More recipes to browse

Find more ideas in my Soup & Stew, Breads, and Sandwiches archives. My 30+ Satisfying Soup Recipes collection is another place to start when you’re planning next week’s dinners.