Relishments

Savoring life in the Berkshires

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • About
    • Start Here
    • Relishments Around the Web
  • Flexitarianism
    • Cookbooks
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Reviews
  • The Berkshires
    • Boothbay, Midcoast Maine and More
    • Adventures in Other Places
  • Technology
    • My Favorite Technology Tools
  • Contact
    • Sponsor

Chaos and Panera Soup

Published on December 4, 2012 By Emily. Updated on June 12, 2014

My weekend was a little nuts.  On Friday, we found out that the house we’d been eyeing, only to have it removed from the market in October, was back on the market.  As Brian and I pondered whether to make an offer on Saturday morning, we discovered that the flash drive containing his (due this month) master’s thesis was nowhere to be found.  Panic increased as we tore apart the house– going through the laundry, trash, couch cushions, school bags and every where else we could think of– in a fruitless search.

So I was really grateful that, thanks to DailyBuzz Food, I had been offered the opportunity to try Panera Soups and didn’t have to cook dinner on Saturday night.  There’s no telling what kind of drama that would have caused.  I was also grateful that when Brian came to pick me up from my volunteering on Saturday morning, he’d found the flash drive.  Crisis averted.

It’s no secret that I love soup, especially on a snowy, gross day like Saturday.  I’m pretty familiar with Panera’s soup line; they’re a reliable option for when I’m out and about.  We didn’t check Panera’s soup website to see what the soups of the day were before our arrival (did you know it was possible to do that?  I didn’t), but I knew there would be something I liked. Because I never make it at home, I ordered the French Onion soup and a ham and Swiss sandwich.

french onion soup

The meal was the perfect conclusion to a busy day of flash drive searching, volunteering, and Christmas shopping.  The soup’s flavor was richer than I remembered and I loved the croutons and cheese that topped it.  My ham sandwich completely hit the spot as well.  Brian’s Baked Potato soup was equally awesome, though he only shared a bite (but that bite was enough to remind me that I need to make potato soup soon.)

baked potato soup

Disclaimer: As part of the DailyBuzz Food Tastemaker program, I received a gift card and stipend to try Panera Bread soups. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Related Posts

“Who Needs Meat?” Crockpot Chili
Trying out Nasoya’s TofuBaked (Review)
Lunch and Beer at Barrington Brewery
Where I Eat When I Go to Maine (Part 2)
Did you enjoy this post? Share it!

Filed Under: places Tagged With: restaurants, review, soup, sponsored post

« Highlights: Store Bought and DIY Gift Guides
Recommended Recipe: Crook’s Corner Shrimp and Grits »

Comments

  1. Jean King says

    December 4, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    I also love the Panera Onion Soup, but am equally fond of the Cheddar Broccoli! :)

  2. Lucy says

    December 5, 2012 at 10:00 am

    And now I want Panera.

    Did you make an offer?

    • Emily says

      December 10, 2012 at 5:30 am

      Yeah, we made an offer but I don’t think we’re going to come to an agreement with the sellers. It’s okay, there’s a lot of available properties here.

Welcome!

Welcome to Relishments! Follow along with my adventures in flexitarian eating and cooking in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

The Berkshires
Recipe Index
CSA Menu Plan
First Time?
 

Support Relishments on Patreon

Just so you know…

I’m just a girl who loves to cook and eat. This site is not a source for nutritional information.

Relishments is affiliated with various sponsors. Some product links on this site are affiliates; I may get portion of the sale. All opinions on this site are honest, regardless of revenue opportunities. Find out more about my policies here

Relishments is affiliated with…

View my food journey on Zomato!

  
Ahalogy Badge

relishments

New year, new word! This year, I'm focusing on bei New year, new word!
This year, I'm focusing on being deliberate in my speech, my relationships, my work and my time. Change isn't going to happen my chance!
More of my thoughts are on the blog, link in my profile.
.
.
.
#onelittleword #myoneword #newyears #newyearsresolution #2021 #2021theme
My top 9 of 2020. In typical 2020 fashion, I had a My top 9 of 2020.
In typical 2020 fashion, I had all kinds of issues getting my Top 9 created this year and this image still has problems. 
But the images are accurate and nicely summarize the year - take out from local establishments (@aokberkshirebbq, @thebreakroomgw, @northadamsfarmersmarket), #RelishmentsBakes projects, the natural beauty of the Berkshires and our successful container garden.
.
.
.
#topnine2020 #2020 #newyear
New on the blog: my 8 favorite recipes I made in 2 New on the blog: my 8 favorite recipes I made in 2020. This post has ideas for every meal and features recipes from @bonappetitmag, @kingarthurbaking, @budgetbytes, @markbittman, @smittenkitchen and @wholefully.
.
Link in profile.
.
I'd love to hear about the best things you cooked this year!
.
.
.
#recipe #recipereview #favoriterecipe
Apparently, in the weirdness that is 2020, posting Apparently, in the weirdness that is 2020, posting to my Instagram feed was one of the things that didn't make the cut. There are more items than I'd prefer in that category, but recently I've felt like I'm beginning to get my feet firmly planted beneath me again. This fall was so busy with learning how to teach remotely and parent 2 children well. I don't anticipate that life will ever feel not busy, but I've been able to carve out some time lately for activities I've been missing. Making bread is one of those activities. Hopefully, more posts in the feed will be more frequent going forward. 
.
.
.
Peasant bread recipe from @breadin5
For last month's #RelishmentBakes challenge I made For last month's #RelishmentBakes challenge I made apple turnovers with puff pastry from scratch. I am so pleased with how well they turned out and proud of myself for tackling puff pastry.  Get all the details at the link in my profile. Next month's challenge is coming soon!
.
.
.
#BakingChallenge #BakingFromScratch #bakealong #turnovers #AppleTurnovers
Sunset in North Adams . . . #igers413 #WigwamWeste Sunset in North Adams
.
.
.
#igers413 #WigwamWesternSummit #InTheBerkshires #WesternMA #WesternMass #VisitTheBerkshires #NorthAdams #NAmazing #sunset
#sponsored All the time we've spent at home lately #sponsored All the time we've spent at home lately has definitely had me looking to expand the snack options in my pantry.  I jumped at the chance to try these @sunmaid Sour Raisins  and they immediately became one of my daughter's favorite snacks. She likes them because they're reminiscent of candy, I like them because they're technically fruit and they come prepackaged for easy snacking and taking on the go. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty they are!
#howyoulikethemsours #contest #complimentary @Influenster
This weekend's weather was amazing and my family e This weekend's weather was amazing and my family embarked on the only way to kick off fall: we went apple picking at Jaeschke Orchards in Adams.  The parking lot was full, but out in the orchard we hardly came across any other groups.  The trees were heavy with apples and we quickly filled our bag. Looking forward to apples for snacks, pie, crisp and turnovers in the coming weeks.
This month's #RelishmentBakes challenge may sound This month's #RelishmentBakes challenge may sound familiar because it's a repeat. Sort of. Get all the details and join me in some turnover baking this month at the link in my profile.
.
.
.
#bakealong #BakingFromScratch #BakingChallenge #baking
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 · Foodie Pro Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in