I’m back! I’m back! I’m back! I’m back! Finals are over and as of 8PM yesterday evening I am a free woman, and do not have to return to school for weeks. I couldn’t be more excited!
Finals season is tough on students, but when you’re a student, who works and is a mom, it gets even tougher. With my nose in the books, it wasn’t easy to get a good dinner on the table over the last two weeks. Luckily, thanks to the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program and Panera, we were able to try some of Panera’s soups for dinner last week!
I am a huge fan of Panera. It is one of the few chain places that I really enjoy eating at and their food is always fresh and yummy. Tommy also basically lived off of Panera his last year in college, when they finally opened one in Williamsport, so the place kind of has a special place in his heart.
I am usually a Broccoli and Cheddar type of gal, but when we walked in and I saw the picture of Panera’s new Vegetarian Creamy Tomato, I knew I had to try it! In lieu of my usual Thai Chopped Chicken Salad, I tried went for their Big Kid Grilled Cheese. What can I say, I needed some comfort food.
The soup was delicious and totally hit the spot! Tomato soup was one of my favs growing up, and while Panera’s is very different from my mom’s traditional Polish tomato soup, it brought the comfort that I needed on a cold evening during finals week, for sure. The Asiago croutons added the perfect crunch to the otherwise velvety-smooth soup.
It didn’t take long for me to dig in, and when I saw the bottom of the cup, I kind of wished that I had gotten the bowl instead of the cup.
But there’s always next time!
Do you like Panera? What’s your must get item on their menu?
Congrats on finishing up with finals! Woohoo!! 🙂 I love Panera. My favorite soup is broccoli cheddar although I did try that tomato soup and I really liked it. Yum.
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Thanks! Broccoli Cheddar is my favorite too! 🙂
Hurray for time off school! Enjoy! The soup looks yummy. I don’t eat at Panera very often, but I should check it out. I believe they have a couple vegan items on their menu.
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Thanks! As far as chain places go, Panera is one of the only places I visit on a semi-regular basis. Give em a shot! 🙂
I love Panera, esspecially the Asian Chicken salad and the brocolli cheddar soup. YUM!
Yummy! Those are my go-tos too!
YUM, I agree with the Asian chicken salad!
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It\’s their best salad, other than the strawberry poppy seed on during the summer. That one is amazing too!
I love Panera. My favorite is their macaroni & cheese — so good!
Happy winter break!! 🙂
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I\’ve never tried their mac&cheese! Next time!
Congrats on finishing your finals! Yay!
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Thanks! It feels sooo great to be done!
those croutons look awesome!!
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They were majorly yummy! 🙂
I absolutely love Panera! My must have item is the Onion Soup!
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I\’ve never tried the Onion Soup. Once I find something I like, I tend to stick to it, but I think I need to branch out at Panera!
Funny! I was there last weekend with the fam. Wifey had that same sandwich and it was delicious.
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Great minds think alike! 😉
I LOVE Panera! Their soups are so great! I’m glad you enjoyed and that you are done with finals!
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Thanks! It feels so great to be done!