Soup & Sandwiches Reimagined Solutions Guide

SOUP & SANDWICHES REIMAGINED 2022 // GORDON FOOD SERVICE®

DELIVERING DIFFERENT TO SENIOR LIVING & HEALTHCARE

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Solutions Guide DELIVERING DIFFERENT TO SENIOR LIVING & HEALTHCARE

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Inside YOUR SOUP & SANDWICH ISSUE

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ARTICLE Creating Next Level Soup GARNISH IT!

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PRODUCTS

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PRODUCTS

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Colourful Pairings

Versatile Freezer Staples

10 Breads, Buns & Rolls

PRODUCTS Versatile Pantry Staples

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PRODUCTS

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MENU APPLICATIONS

Versatile Proteins

Breads, Buns & Rolls

From Aspire Bakeries

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MENU APPLICATIONS

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Elevated Sandwich Spreads

From Unilever Food Solutions

Tools of the Trade

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Tools of the Trade

Creating Next Level Soup

GARNISH IT! Contributed by Chef David Evans Corporate Chef, Gordon Food Service®

We see, smell, and hear our food before

Types of Garnish

we taste it. While the people you serve will

Oils/drizzles:

always appreciate a flavourful soup you

Green oil (nut-free basil pesto and olive

can further raise their perception of value

oil), red oil (sun-dried tomato pesto and

by adding an eye-catching complementary

olive oil)

garnish to elevate their dining experience.

Balsamic reduction, maple syrup Dry textures:

Tips for Choosing Your Garnish

Flavoured croutons, crostini drizzled

Your garnish of choice should be

with balsamic and olive oil, crackers,

something that:

toast points, tortilla chips, and fried

Has a flavour profile that will elevate the

tortilla cut into strips, crispy fried

dining experience by enhancing and

wontons wraps

complementing the flavours in the soup.

Dairy items:

Will be visually appealing and stay on

Sour cream, chantilly cream, yogurt,

top of the soup.

labneh

Has colour and texture that will stand

All these can be served au natural or

out against the colour and consistency

flavoured with herbs, seasonings, or

of the soup.

spices Fruits, vegetables, herbs, and proteins: Cut into shapes and sizes that will be

Clear soups such as bouillons, broths, and consommés benefit from a lighter style of garnish such as a flavoured oil.

Dairy-based and heavier garnishes are a great fit for thick soups such as bisques, veloutés, cream soups, purees, and potages.

Choosing Your Garnish Colour Consider the colour wheel and choose complementary colours that will stand out in your soups and enhance the visual appeal.

visible and enhance the soup

Colourful Pairings Entice your guests with these pleasing colour pairings to enhance the visual appeal of any plate!

ONION BEET SANDWICH BREAD

1423227

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP MIX

BRIDOR 60 x 105 G

SANDWICH BREAD, CARROT/CELERY ROOT

1423238

KNORR 4 x 551 G

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

BRIDOR 60 x 105 G

SANDWICH BREAD, SPIN GARLIC

1423250 BRIDOR 60 x 105 G

1224814

1578706 CAMPBELL'S 3 X 1.81 KG

CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP

1329356 CAMPBELL'S 3 X 1.81 KG

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Versatile Freezer Staples Try adding these frozen products to your favourite soups!

FUSION BLEND VEGETABLE MIX

1242415 BONDUELLE CANADA INC 4 x 2KG

MIREPOIX VEGETABLE MIX

1417188 GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG

ASPARAGUS SPEAR, FROZEN

5203408 BONDUELLE CANADA INC 4 x 1KG

KALEBANZO BLEND VEGETABLE MIX, FROZEN

1291578 BONDUELLE CANADA INC 4 x 2KG

CHOPPED SPINACH, NUGGET

1416899

ASSORTED SIZE GRADE A PEAS, INDIVIDUALLY QUICK FROZEN

3410205

GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG

GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Versatile Pantry Staples Try adding these products to your favourite soup, sandwich, or wrap recipes!

TURTLE BLACK BEANS

1144416

GARBANZO CHICK PEA BEANS

DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS

1130887

LENTIL RED SPLIT DRY

GORDON CHOICE 6 x 2.84 L

BASMATI RICE, BAG

1127383 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 18.1 KG

1130881 GORDON CHOICE 6 x 2.84 L

GORDON CHOICE 24 x 540 ML

1141201 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 10 KG

LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE, BAG

1230020 GORDON CHOICE 1 X 10 KG

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Versatile Proteins Try adding these products to your favourite soup, sandwich, or wrap recipes!

SLICED CHICKEN BREASTS, COOKED, GLUTEN FREE, FROZEN

1290257

PULLED BEEF, COOKED FROZEN

1323524

GORDON CHOICE 2 x 2 KG

SCHNEIDER 4 x 1.13 KG

COOKED SHRIMP MEDLEY

1211157 TOPPITS 5 x 907 G

SEASONED COOKED SHAVED BEEF STEAKS, FROZEN

PULLED PORK, SPICED COOKED FROZEN

ROASTED SMOKED BONELESS TURKEY BREASTS, 18 PERCENT MEAT PROTEIN, FRESH

1273539 MAPLE LEAF 4 x 1.36 KG

1301160 GORDON CHOICE 4 x 2.5 LBS

1324951 GORDON CHOICE 2 X 3.5 KGA

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Breads, Buns & Rolls The right bread makes a sandwich stand out. Play with texture by switching up the bread; crisp, crunchy, chewy, or soft all provide a different eating experience for the people you serve.

NAAN BITES FLATBREAD, THAW & SERVE

PINCHED CURVED BUTTER CROISSANT, READY TO BAKE

MINI STRAIGHT BUTTER CROISSANTS, READY TO BAKE

1312743 SIENNA BAKERY 1 x 3.49 KG

1394072 SIENNA BAKERY 60 x 85 G

1394025 SIENNA BAKERY 160 x 42 G

CIABATTA BAGUETTE BREAD, THAW & SERVE

CLUSTER CIABATTA BREAD, THAW & SERVE

BISTRO INDIVIDUAL SPINACH FETA BUTTER PASTRIES Bistros can be cut into halves before baking for a smaller portion size.

1278099 SIENNA BAKERY 18 x 335 G

1333932 SIENNA BAKERY 45 x 140 G

1211887 BRIDOR 36 X 110 G

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Elevated Sandwich Spreads Add a burst of flavour with one of these spreads to make your sandwich ingredients stand out!

PESTO SAUCE, NO NUT

1203780

SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO SAUCE

GORDON CHOICE 6 x 454 G

WESTERN STYLE GUACAMOLE, POUCH FROZEN

9116605

GORDON CHOICE 6 x 454 G

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

1310845 PEPPER MILL 2 x 3.78 L

1310839 PEPPER MILL 2 x 3.78 L

GORDON CHOICE 12 x 1 LB

PARMESAN HERB ITALIAN DRESSING

1203772

REAL ANCHO CHIPOTLE SAUCE

1274336 HELLMAN'S 2 X 3.8 L

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Tools of the Trade

11QT COMPLETE SOUP WARMER

9848296

18IN IMMERSION BLENDER

VOLLRATH 1 x 1UN

ORIGINAL MICROPLANE ZESTER

Essential for adding a super-fine garnish of hard cheese or citrus zest to soup.

1000 SLICES CONVEYOR TOASTER, 208V

1232237

ROBOT COUPE 1 x 1 UN

WIDE BODY SLICER MANDOLINE

UNITED 1 x 1 UN

4898446 BELLECO 1 x 1 UN

1167407

1318866

16QT ALUMINUM STOCK POT, 4MM STANDARD WEIGHT

CAYENNE SINGLE RIBBER PANINI GRILL, 120V

BENRINER 1 x 1 UN

12OZ NATURAL SQUEEZE BOTTLES

1224294 TABLECRAFT 1 x 12 UN

BAMBOO KNOT 4IN 10-1000CT

1067719

6OZ ONE-PIECE STAINLESS STEEL LADLE, 13IN

BROWNE & CO 1 x 1 UN

7164897 BROWNE & CO 1 x 1 UN

10IN BREAD KNIFE

1152449

1058591

VOLLRATH 1 x 1 UN

BROWNE & CO 1 x 1 UN

1358750 GORDON CHOICE 10 x 10 x 100 UN

BUTTER SPREADER, 3.5IN BLACK HANDLE

1396869 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 2UN

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

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