Soup and sandwiches go together like peanut butter and jelly.
You also can’t go wrong with a homemade soup that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Grate a generous amount of Parmesan on top as a garnish.
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Tomato Tea Sandwiches
Look no further for the perfect crowd-serving sandwich.
This tea sandwich recipe gets a crunch from toasted bread slices and a punch from red onion.
An herbal Summer Sauce brightens up the cream cheese spread.
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It starts with oven-roasting plum tomatoes with onion, garlic, and thyme.
Instead of milk, we stir sharp Cheddar into every flavorful bowl.
Top with chopped bacon, Cheddar, and chives to complete the experience.
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Egg Salad Sandwiches
We spiced up the classic egg salad sandwich into a well-seasoned delight.
Grated onion packs an unexpected punch.
The eggs also should be grated to create a nice, spreadable consistency.
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Turkey, Apple, And Brie Sandwich
Transform your leftover turkey into this irresistible sandwich.
Sweet, crisp apples and nutty, creamy brie come bring it to another level.
You could pair your sandwich with a warm cup of turkey-noodle soup on the side.
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Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise
These bite-sized BLTs will be a hit on the appetizer table.
Use ripe, flavorful heirloom tomatoes to really wow your guests.
We suggest alternating layers of yellow and red tomatoes for bright, multi-colored sandwiches.
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Process the soup and then stir in half-and-half or Greek yogurt according to your preference.
Garnish each bowl with pepitas and chopped jalapenos.
With store-bought rotisserie chicken, it comes together quickly.
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you might even make the homemade dressing in advance, saving leftovers for your salads.
She-Crab Soup
Impress your guests with this refined recipe that originated in Charleston.
The dry rub on the bacon, however, makes this a standout sandwich.
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Homemade Fried Chicken Sandwich
Some days, you just need a classic fried chicken sandwich.
Just remember to marinate your chicken in buttermilk in the morning.
Boneless chicken thighs fry up very quickly once it’s time to prepare dinner.
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Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup
Get your daily dose of veggies with this hearty beef soup.
A few crackers or a toasted grilled cheese will complete the meal.
Use deli-roasted chicken to save time.
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One roasted chicken yields about 3 cups, the amount needed for this recipe.
While it’s simmering away, prepare quesadillas to serve on the side.
Use a shredded coleslaw mix so you’re free to have it ready in minutes.
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If you like, add additional toppings like lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Fried Bologna Sandwich
It’s time to get reacquainted with this vintage diner favorite.
This bold new version of fried bologna uses Creole mustard and bread-and-butter pickle chips.
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But you’ll still recognize that buttery Texas toast and gooey American cheese.
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
How do you improve onchicken noodle soup?
By adding cream for a thicker, more decadent bowl filling enough to be a meal on its own.
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If you have cooked chicken in the fridge, it only takes 25 minutes to prepare.
Slow-Cooker Cheddar Soup
Love pretzels and cheese?
Start the stock in the slow cooker mid-day, then come back to whisk it to creamy perfection.
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We do, however, ask you to save the ricotta to dollop on top.
You’ll relish every bite of creamy cheese spiced with nutmeg.
Let the slices drain a few minutes on a paper towel before assembly.
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We recommend Duke’s mayonnaise and coarse, fresh-ground seasonings.
Once you’ve fried up your fish, slather it with mayonnaise-spiked chow-chow and our easy and quickSpicy Slaw.
you might also use whatever coleslaw you have in the fridge.
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Cheeseburger Soup
Don’t deprive yourself just because it’s too chilly to fire up the grill.
This cheesy beef soup has all the flavor of your favorite burger.
And of course, the croutons for our Cheeseburger Soup come from sesame seed buns.
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Enjoy your soup with a hunk of corn bread.
That’s all there is to it, and you don’t want to mess with perfection.
Unless you want to put a few potato chips or celery sticks on the side.
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Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
An old favorite like Broccoli-Cheddar Soup will keep off the chill and complement any sandwich.
This very cheesy version is ready in about 30 minutes.
One fan recommends skipping the blender if you like your soup chunky.
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Extra points if you have in-season garden tomatoes.
You don’t even need a panini pressjust use a cast-iron skillet instead.
Busy Day Soup
The name says it all.
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Then boil pasta in the broth for 10 minutes and your soup is ready to eat.
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
What makes this three-ingredient recipe so special?
Let’s just say there are better things you might slather on your bread than butter.
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Also, we recommend doubling up the cheese slices for an extra-gooey sandwich.
Shrimp Salad Rolls
Shrimp only takes a couple of minutes to cook once your water is boiling.
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