National Soup Month

It has been extremely cold here this week. When it gets this cold, nothing warms you up like a nice, hot bowl of soup. This week, I have had soup at lunch a couple of times and tonight, we are having it for dinner.

With as cold as it is in January, it is no wonder that January marks National Soup Month. I imagine that I am not the only that turns to a hot bowl of soup to warm them up!

When it comes to soup, my favorite ones are those that are easy to prepare. Whether I am enjoying a made from scratch soup like my Roasted Cauliflower Cheese soup or I am simply making a can of ready to eat soup, I want it to be flavorful and satisfying. I frequently will pair it with a sandwich - who doesn't enjoy a nice grilled cheese sandwich with their tomato soup or a turkey club with a bowl of chicken noodle - or with a salad and a nice slice of bread.

With it being National Soup Month, I thought I would share with you some easy soup recipes from Hormel.

• Chicken Taco Tortilla Soup: Ready to spice things up? This recipe features a variety of CHI-CHI'S® ingredients for a flavorful, Mexican inspired soup that will warm you right up!

• Bacon and Potato Soup: Filled with favorites like Hormel® fully cooked bacon, the Bacon and Potato Soup is a perfect complement to a salad for lunch or dinner.

• Chicken Noodle and Vegetable Soup: An all-time favorite of many, this recipe gives a gourmet spin on the classic chicken noodle soup and is full of flavor with Herb-Ox® chicken instant powder and Hormel® chunk breast of chicken.

For more soup ideas, check out the Hormel Foods recipe page featuring plenty more to choose from!

What soup does your family request the most during the winter? Do you prefer homemade soups or canned soups? Does your family enjoy any other soup recipes featuring Hormel Foods products?


No compensation was received for this post. All opinions expressed are mine or those of my family. I am completing this post as a participant in the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger program. Hormel Foods provided a thought starter and some of the information for this post.

Progresso Light Crème Soup - a giveaway

I don't know about where you are, but here it is definitely starting to feel like fall. I didn't want to, but the other day I gave in and turned on the heat...I just had to get that chill out of the air. It is still 'on' but I have it set at 64, just warm enough to keep it from getting cold in the house.

Days like this really make me start to switch gears on the type of foods and drinks that I have. It makes me ready for piping bowls of chili, roasts that cook for hours in the oven, apple desserts, hot tea and soup. With the exception of Cincinnati style chili, many of these foods simply aren't things that I think about in the summer. So, the fall is like a time to welcome these foods back into the menu.

Of course, there seems to be a richness to many of the foods that I enjoy in the winter, the so called comfort foods. This is not a good thing when you are trying to watch what you eat. It is nice to know that there are lighter options out there that can let me enjoy the comfort foods of fall, with a little less worry.

"With two new creamy flavors, Progresso Light soups are giving those who are managing their weight a new reason to celebrate! At 100 calories per serving, now you can indulge in warm, creamy soups like Light Creamy Potato with Bacon and Cheese* and Light Chicken Pot Pie Style* without feeling guilty. Packed with indulgent, satisfying flavor, these two new Light creamy soups are the perfect way to make thoughtful eating decisions without sacrificing incredible taste.

- These two new Progresso Light creamy soups are joining the lineup of more than 40 flavorful soups that are 100 calories or less per serving
- These Weight Watchers® endorsed soups have 100 calories and a 2 PointsPlus® value per serving
- The Creamy Potato with Bacon & Cheese variety boasts pieces of potato with savory bacon and rich cheese flavor
- The Chicken Pot Pie Style variety exudes a home-style essence with cuts of white-meat chicken, hearty potatoes and classic vegetables

*Light Chicken Pot Pie Style: At least 33% fewer calories than regular ready-to-serve soups. Light Creamy Potato with Bacon & Cheese: 50% fewer calories than the leading potato, cheese, and bacon ready-to serve soup. See nutrition information for sodium content.
Savings!
Right now, you can print a coupon for $1.25 off the purchase of 4 cans of Progresso soup.

Giveaway!

Thanks to Progresso through MyBlogSpark, one A Busy Mom of Two reader will win a Progresso Light Crème Soup Gift Pack, which includes:
(2) Cans of Progresso® Light creamy soup
(1) Soup mug
(1) Lunch tote
(1) Water bottle


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Giveaway will remain open through October 10th. Giveaway is open to residents of the US only. One winner will be selected through Rafflecopter. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected.

No compensation was received for this post. The coupons, information, and gift packs have been provided by Progresso® through MyBlogSpark.. All opinions expressed are entirely my own or that of my family.