Of all the stationery and passed appetizer possibilities offered during the cocktail hour at a young cousin’s wedding at Liberty Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY, last weekend, one of my favorites (and the one that seems most doable at home) was the darling, diminutive take-off on classic tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Passed on trays, the soup was served in shot glasses with the tiny triangular sandwiches balanced on top.
I’ve wanted to try soup shooters at home, since I first heard the idea from a catering chef I interviewed. And experiencing them first-hand and observing their obvious crowd appeal has made me even more eager to try.
For a small group (up to eight, let’s say) I think the soup-and-sandwich combo would be manageable by a home cook, since the sandwiches could be constructed beforehand, using slices from a small loaf, and then fried and cut into four triangles each, while the soup rewarmed. For a larger group, it would be easier, but still fun, to serve the shooters without the sandwiches. Incidentally, another smooth soup can substitute for tomato. Squash would be a nice seasonal choice for fall.