soup and sandwich

Classic lunch pairing

Soup and sandwich is a common pairing offered at casual restaurants, typically as a lunch combination: I'll have the soup and sandwich special.

The phrase can describe something basic or standard—an unremarkable but satisfying option.

In some contexts, it suggests a light, simple meal as opposed to something more substantial.

Opposites
meal formality and completeness

soup and sandwichformal dinner

Ceremonial evening meal

gourmet meal · three-course meal · tasting menu · banquet · fine dining

meal structure and courses

soup and sandwichtasting menu

Curated sequence of small courses

prix fixe · omakase · degustation

dining occasion

soup and sandwichwedding reception

Celebration following a marriage

state dinner · rehearsal dinner · gala dinner · anniversary dinner · graduation dinner

Family

soup, sandwich, soups, soupy, souped, sandwiches, sandwiched, sandwiching

Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G