15 Recipes for Plant-Based Soups and Sandwiches That Make Perfect Combos

The soup and sandwich combo is such a wonderful lunch or light dinner. It fills you up and gives you a ton of flavors and textures.

There are some pretty classic combos, too. Tomato soup and grilled cheese, for one, is a comfort food classic. This list will first give you a soup recipe and then that will be followed by a sandwich idea that we think would make a perfect pairing.

Of course, there are no hard fast rules here. It’s all just fun, creative cooking.

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1. Creamy Tomato Soup

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This Creamy Tomato Soup by Tamara Green and Sarah Grossman is such a classic! The simmered tomatoes and carrots in this recipe naturally taste a little sweet and, combined with the coconut milk, make a creamy, comforting bowl of goodness that’s perfect for cold nights, or when your body could use a little post-treatment care.

2. The Ultimate Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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The Ultimate Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Emily von Euw nails all the categories you want in grilled cheese: crusty golden brown bread, gooey melted cheese, a smidgen of color, and extra texture from some veggies.

3. Hearty Black Bean Soup

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This Hearty Black Bean Soup by Julie Zimmer is chock full of black beans and is perfect on a cold wintery day. To give it a rich and smoky taste without bacon, this recipe includes some sun-dried tomatoes and grated smoked tofu. If you don’t care for tofu, don’t worry, you only taste the smokiness, not the tofu.

4. No-Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

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These No-Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas by Kris Dee are easy to prepare and kid-approved! They’re perfect for weeknight dinners and will impress everyone at the table!

5. Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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Butternut squash is so soft that you don’t need any dairy in this recipe to make a satisfying creamy soup. Roasting vegetables caramelizes their natural sugars, giving this Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup by Heather Nicholds a light sweetness and richness of flavor. It’s a perfect bowl of warm comfort on a chilly fall evening.

6. Portobello Mushroom BLT Sandwich

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Even if you aren’t vegan, this Portobello Mushroom BLT Sandwich by Michaell Johnson will make your taste buds dance! Eat this. It’s a much lower-calorie alternative than bacon, and you are getting mega health benefits. What could be better?

7. Creamy and Smoky Corn Chowder

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This Creamy and Smoky Corn Chowder by Amrita Levan is the last recipe for corn chowder you will ever need. It’s creamy, fresh, a little spicy, and a little bit smoky. It’s every amazing flavor you could possibly want! Plus, it’s ridiculously simple to make.

8. ‘Egg’ Salad Sandwich

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If you like tofu scrambles, you’re going to love this ‘Egg’ Salad Sandwich by Christin McKamey. Unlike the warm and savory scramble, this sandwich is served cold and contains two different types of mustard and relish for added flavor. Whip one up for breakfast, or take some on your next picnic!

9. One-Pot Spicy Chili

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This One-Pot Spicy Chili by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek is packed with vegetables and ready in just 30 minutes. It’s the perfect winter comfort food! When the weather gets colder, it’s time to move towards hot and hearty meals. And, what’s hotter and heartier than a bowl of spicy vegan chili?

10. Ode to Pimento Spread Sandwich

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Check out this Ode to Pimento Spread Sandwich by The China Study Family Cookbook. Your kids will love this dairy-free version of the famous spread on crackers, as a sandwich with sprouts and mixed greens, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.

11. Chipotle Gazpacho

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This Chipotle Gazpacho by Jessica DeMarra is a great thing to eat in the summertime since it combines all the tastiest vegetables summer has to offer. Since this soup is served ice cold, there is no need to turn on your oven in the hot weather. As well, it is cruelty-free, fat-free, and gluten-free. Oh, gazpacho! You couldn’t get more perfect.

12. Caprese Sandwich With Cashew Mozzarella

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There is nothing quite like a grilled cheese sandwich. With this Caprese Sandwich With Cashew Mozzarella by The Surznick Common Room, gooey, melty cashew mozzarella is sandwiched between two buttery slices of Italian bread with an easy balsamic vinaigrette dressing, fresh lettuce, and thick slices of tomato. Behold, the vegan Caprese sandwich! Everything is better when you put it on bread.

13. Roasted Red Pepper Soup

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Enjoy this simple Roasted Red Pepper Soup by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler. There are no unnecessary added ingredients that will take away from the sweet simplicity, yet robust flavor, of the roasted red peppers.

14. Sweet and Spicy Grilled Panini

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If you’re the type of person who enjoys blurring the line between sweet and savory when it comes to food, you are going to adore this Sweet and Spicy Grilled Panini by Shea Cope. Made with crisp apples, chunky cranberry sauce, sautéed onion, and spicy pepper jack cheese, this sandwich is brimming with flavor. Be generous with the butter and watch how this sandwich transforms into an ooey-gooey masterpiece after a trip through the panini press.

15. Maitake Mushroom Sandwich With French Onion Soup Dip

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This Maitake Mushroom Sandwich With French Onion Soup Dip by Carla Rendon and Jessica Ruiz has got it all—hearty roast Maitake mushroom, a creamy pumpkin hummus, and a thick French onion dipping sauce. The recipe takes a bit of prep, but it’s well worth the trouble for this decadent sandwich.

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