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Broccoli Soup Anyone?

At Dude Time Doodles, the challenge this week is Fall Colors.

I had to think a long time about what great image to use. I finally settled on the
Who Brought the Broccoli image. I needed to make some lunch for a friend who just had surgery so I made some Broccoli Cheddar Soup and decorated it with this totally fun image. Here is the container and loaf of bread.


Here is a closer picture of the top.


This Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup gives Panera Bread's soup a good run for its money. Here is the recipe:

2 16 oz packages of frozen chopped broccoli
2 10.75 oz cans of cheddar cheese soup
2 12 cans of evaporated milk
1/4 cup of finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp solt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
bacon bits

Combine all the ingredients except the shredded cheese and bacon bits in a slower cooker, cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours. About 30 minutes before done, add the shredded cheddar. Garnish with bacon bits when served. Serve with really good bread and/or sandwiches. Serves 8.

So grab your Fall colors and join us at Dude Time Doodles for our Fall colors challenge.

I am entering the following challenges with this lovely container of soup:

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C161- Anything Goes (Anything but a Card)
All Sorts Challenge - For Men Only

Hugz to all!

Comments

  1. McCrafty's CardsNovember 7, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    What a brilliant idea Nancy, I like It!!!!
    Kevin xx

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  2. TammyNovember 7, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Such a kind and thoughtful gift! I'm sure the tasty soup and fun lid quickened your friend's recuperation!

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  3. CraftyGirlNovember 7, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Hope your friend is doing okay now. This is such a great idea and a lovely recipe (the image goes so well with it).

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl
    Dude Time Doodles November GDT
    craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com

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  4. Anne TempleNovember 7, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    What a wonderful gift for your friend and I'm sure the image made her smile! The recipe sounds delicious too.

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  5. BenziNovember 7, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Thanks for the recipe, Nancy. What a wonderful project and cute/fun top for your container. This is a sure winner.

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  6. Colleen DietrichNovember 7, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Mmmm....I could go for some homemade hearty soup right now! So funny that you found an image to go with a broccoli gift. :)

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  7. brendaNovember 7, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    A great idea Nancy and nice to see something a little bit different.

    Thanks so much for joining us at Allsorts challenge this week.

    B x

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  8. MarisaNovember 7, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Soup sounds delicious. Blessings to you for helping your friend out with a meal :) Sure she will enjoy the fabulous container!

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  9. DawnNovember 7, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Great gift & a great recipe too! I love what you did!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  10. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsNovember 7, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    What a very lovely gift idea and the perfect image for that delicious sounding soup too :)

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  11. SharonNovember 8, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    What a great gift idea - love the DTD image on the label you made for your soup!!!

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  12. KellyNovember 8, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    What a cute idea! How thoughtful too! Your recipe sounds so yummy, I'm going to have to give it a try...I am sure your friend will love it!

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  13. Emily KeatonNovember 8, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Oh, I just LOVE this, Nancy!! Great gift for a friend who's under the weather. Thanks for the recipe--that sounds SO yummy!!

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  14. CASTOWNENovember 9, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    What a thoughtful gift for your friend...beautifully packaged! And how thoughtful of you to provide us with the recipe.

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  15. Carol HurlockNovember 9, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Oh this is so darn cute. That receipe sounds delicious too. I love cream of Broccoli soup. As a matter of fact I could eat Broccoli everyday...a pat of butter and salt and pepper and I am good to go...lol You are so sweet making this for your friend. I know she appreciated it. It's just darling.

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  16. CherylNovember 11, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Oh yum! Your label is so cute and fun...sure to bring a smile to your friend.

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