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Dine and Dish

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February 14, 2011

Soup-a-Palooza Link Up and Giveaways

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Roasted Corn Soup

Cheryl from TidyMom and I have been anxiously awaiting this day…Soup-a-Palooza is finally here and we want to invite you to share some of your favorite soup recipes with us!

The soup recipe I chose to make for Soup-a-Palooza came from the Tobasco website. I adapted it it quite a bit and really love the end result. The addition of Bush’s Black Beans, topped with Westminster Oyster Crackers and served along side a slice of Pillsbury Simply Rustic French Bread, this meal was as filling as it was comforting on a cold winters day. In order to keep this post from being 100 miles long, I put the soup recipe over on a post of its own. Check it out here. Also, be sure to check out Cheryl’s Chicken Tortilla Soup over on her blog!

Now it is your turn to share up to 2 of your favorite soup recipes for the chance to win some fabulous prizes from our sponsors.

4 randomly chosen winners will receive a wonderful prize pack from Pillsbury Simply…

2 randomly chosen winners will receive a delicious prize pack from Bush’s Beans.

2 randomly chosen winners will receive a gorgeous apron from my favorite apron maker,  The Hip Hostess.

2 randomly chosen winners will receive an ensemble of goodies (Westminster products plus soup crocks, socks & a tureen from Sur La Table)  provided by Westminster Crackers.

To enter to win one of the great Soup-a-Palooza prize pack giveaways, follow the steps below.

Required:

1. Write and post a recipe on your blog featuring a soup, stew, chili, or chowder. (can be an old post…just PLEASE be sure to link back AND follow #2 below)

2. Include “Come join Soup-a-Palooza at TidyMom and Dine and Dish sponsored by Bush’s Beans, Hip Hostess, Pillsbury and Westminster Crackers” in your blog post. (you MUST include this to be eligible for prizes)

3. Add your link to your soup post to the widget on either TidyMom or Dine and Dish (we have the same widget code, so only add it on one site) and leave a comment letting us know you linked up. *you can link up to 2 posts

4. Don’t have a blog? no problem…..leave your recipe or a link to your favorite soup recipe in the comments on this post

Extra Entries:

  • Spread the word about Soup-a-Palooza through social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter (leave a comment on this post letting us know you did so.)

Sample Tweet: Join @DineandDish & @TidyMom for #Soupapalooza Share your recipes (and WIN) here: http://tidymom.net or https://www.dineanddish.net Pls RT

  • Let us know if you follow any of the sponsors on twitter or Facebook and give them a shout out telling them TidyMom and Dine & Dish sent you. (leave a comment on this post letting us know)

TheHipHostess on Twitter, The Hip Hostess on FB
Pillsbury on Twitter, Pillsbury on FB
Bushs Beans on Twitter, Bushs Beans on FB
WestMinster Crackers on Twitter, Westminster Crackers on FB

Ok, ready to link up? We will keep the linky open through Sunday February 20th. Winners will be announced the following week.  All winners with a valid entry will be selected at random using random.org. Winners will be emailed and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Thanks for participating! Happy cooking!!

An extra special thanks to our sponsors for providing the prize packages for Soup-A-Palooza!



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Comments

  1. Denise says

    February 14, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    Thanks for holding the Soup-a-Palooza. I’m looking forward to finding a lot of great recipes. I’ve linked a roasted root vegetable soup. Thanks!

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  2. The Lucky Wife says

    February 14, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Thanks for hosting this event… can’t wait to see all of the soup recipes after more are linked tomorrow! I have come to love soup during the winter as an adult… never cared much for it as a child.

    I linked the Italian Sausage, White Bean & Kale Slow-Cooker recipe, and a Ham, Potato & Leek Chowder.

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  3. Lana says

    February 15, 2011 at 12:59 am

    Thanks for hosting this wonderful event. We eat soup almost every day, even though winters in SoCal are not that frigid:)
    I linked African Chicken Peanut Stew and German Oxtail Soup.
    Looking forward to perusing all the recipes.

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  4. Lana says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:01 am

    BTW, I tweeted about this today as @Bibberche:)

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  5. Heather @girlichef says

    February 15, 2011 at 5:13 am

    Thanks so much for hosting this fun event! I’ve linked up… and I tweeted (@girlichef). 🙂

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  6. Sherry says

    February 15, 2011 at 5:21 am

    Love me some soup! Just linked up a Curried Split Pea Soup! Thank you so much for the giveaway! 🙂

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  7. Sherry says

    February 15, 2011 at 5:22 am

    Tweeted – http://twitter.com/SweetsLady/statuses/37471740066144256

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  8. Sherry says

    February 15, 2011 at 5:26 am

    Following the Hip Hostess on FB and told them “TidyMom and Dine & Dish sent me!”

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  9. Sherry says

    February 15, 2011 at 5:27 am

    Following Pillsbury on FB and told them “TidyMom and Dine & Dish sent me!”

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  10. Sherry says

    February 15, 2011 at 5:27 am

    Following Bushs Beans on FB and told them “TidyMom and Dine & Dish sent me!”

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  11. Sherry says

    February 15, 2011 at 5:28 am

    Following Westminster Crackers and told them “TidyMom and Dine & Dish sent me!”

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  12. Heather @girlichef says

    February 15, 2011 at 5:30 am

    I followed all four of the sponsors on Twitter and RT’s a tweet including all of their handles (@girlichef). I also liked all of them on Facebook, and posted a soup-a-palooza announcement to my wall tagging both hostesses & all sponsors (Heather Dar Schmitt-Gonzalez). Thanks!

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  13. peachkins says

    February 15, 2011 at 6:01 am

    Can I join? Is this limited to US residents???

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  14. Tammi says

    February 15, 2011 at 6:33 am

    Thanks for hosting this event. The prizes look great! I have linked hamburger stew and spicy beef vegetable soup.

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  15. Laura V. says

    February 15, 2011 at 7:17 am

    Thanks for the soup event! I love soup! I hope someone will enjoy the two soup recipes I’ve entered, lentil soup with escarole and white bean soup.

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  16. Melissa says

    February 15, 2011 at 7:31 am

    I’ve been looking forward to this blog party since you first blogged about it. I follow The Hip Hostess on FB! Thanks for hosting!

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  17. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

    February 15, 2011 at 7:47 am

    This is great. I can’t wait to check out all the soups. It’s 20 degrees and windy in Boston today, so your timing couldn’t be better. I tweeted too!

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  18. Caroline says

    February 15, 2011 at 7:50 am

    I linked up my Butternut Squash Chili (AKA Hobgoblin Stew and Broomsticks) and also my Napa and Pork Ball Soup with Rice Noodles – a comfort soup with an asian twist, when chicken noodle soup just won’t cut it! Great giveaway, thanks for the opportunity!

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  19. Rapid Gigabitz says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:23 am

    i like it Soup Recipe change and Sponsored Prize Pack Giveaway | Dine and article of food it being so that im your rss reader

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  20. Katie says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:31 am

    What an excellent idea! I hope to get some new recipes, and that others will enjoy the soup recipes I’ve linked up!

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  21. Kristia@Family Balance Sheet says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:34 am

    I linked two recipes: Chicken Corn Soup and Cream of Roasted Tomato

    thanks for the linkup and giveaway.

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  22. Kristia@Family Balance Sheet says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:36 am

    I tweeted about the linkup/giveaway.

    http://twitter.com/#!/FamBalanceSheet/status/37520431497879552

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  23. Tara @ Feels Like Home says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:38 am

    I love this event! We eat SO much soup at my house!

    I linked up cheeseburger soup.

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  24. Tara @ Feels Like Home says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:39 am

    …and I linked up crockpot potato chowder.

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  25. Kristia@Family Balance Sheet says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:43 am

    I followed @BushsBeans, @TheHipHostess & @WestminCrackers on twitter and sent them a shout-out.

    http://twitter.com/#!/FamBalanceSheet/status/37521944266018816

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  26. Karen At Home says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:44 am

    Thank you so much for hosting this awesome Soup A Palooza! I linked my “Turkey Chili” recipe and also Tweeted about the Event/Giveaway. My twitter id is Karen_At_Home.

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  27. Slice of Pie - Debbie says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:55 am

    Wow … what a great turnout for your party! I’ve posted two recipes in one post … getting ready to tweet about the party … Thanks for the opportunity to share a couple recipes … and to obtain new recipes.

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  28. Cookin' Canuck says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:33 am

    What a fun event! I linked my Silky Shrimp Bisque with Sherry. It would be perfect with Westminster Crackers!

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  29. Marcy S. says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:34 am

    I linked a turkey taco soup

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  30. Marcy S. says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:35 am

    I left another link to 2 soups in 1 post! A sweet potato lentil stew and a spinach soup.

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  31. Kelli says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:36 am

    Awesome idea for a linky party! I could use some new soup recipes:) I linky up my classic veggie soup recipe!

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  32. Laura says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Got my two in girls! Thanks for the fun link up.

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  33. Terri says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:11 am

    I posted Sarah’s Taco Soup. This is my first time to post here! I am loving everything. I do follow Pillsbury on FB and Twitter and The Hip Hostess. I left a post on the Hip Hostess!

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  34. Food Guy Montreal says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Great idea. Hope I can be competitive here. A lot of goooood lookin’ soups!

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  35. Michelle says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:40 am

    I dont have a website to post it on- but I gave this to you before- but I wanted to officially post for the contest!
    Here is a REALLY yummy White chili soup recipe I started with (at the bottom)- but then I added the following ingredients-
    ½ block of cream cheese
    1 small sweet red & orange pepper chopped (along with the yellow pepper). (You can get a …bag of all three colored peppers at sams club)
    I also added 1 can of Cannellini Beans
    And instead of all that pepper- I just used a couple dashes of black pepper and a couple of dashes of cayenne (as one of the reviews said it was too hot w/the amt stated).
    I also served it w/more Pepper Jack Cheese, Tortilla chips & diced tomatoes
    WHITE CHICKEN CHILI RECIPE
    • 12 Servings
    • Prep: 30 min. Cook: 3 hours
    Ingredients
    • 3 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
    • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
    • 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
    • 2 cups Progresso ® Chicken Broth
    • 1 to 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
    • 1-1/2 cups frozen gold and white corn
    • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons white pepper
    • 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
    Directions
    • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 15 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated though, stirring once. Serve with salsa verde and cilantro if desired. Yield: 12 servings (1 cup each).

    Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 336 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 772 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 24 g proteinSee More

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  36. Nancy@acommunaltable says

    February 15, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Love this idea!! Just linked my White Bean Chowder – perfect with Bush’s Beans!!!

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  37. Nancy@acommunaltable says

    February 15, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Just retweeted “Soup-a-palooza”!! Join @DineandDish & @TidyMom for #Soupapalooza Share your recipes (and WIN) here: http://tidymom.net or https://www.dineanddish.net Pls RT

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  38. Nancy@acommunaltable says

    February 15, 2011 at 11:54 am

    I happily follow Bush’s Beans and Pillsbury on Twitter!

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  39. Helen says

    February 15, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    yum! look at all those soup recipes! can’t wait to go through all of them & see how many I will attempt to make LOL
    Helen

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  40. Jan says

    February 15, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    I don’t have a website either, so here is mine. It is a favorite at our house and only takes about 30 minutes to make.
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    3 tablespoons butter
    3 tablespoons flour
    3 cups milk
    salt
    pepper
    8 ounces Velveeta cheese
    1/4 cup white wine
    1 bunch fresh broccoli, cooked and chopped

    Melt butter and add flour to make a light roux. Add milk, salt and pepper. Cook until scalded, but do not boil. Add cheese and wine and stir until cheese melts. Add broccoli. Will keep in refrigerator one week.

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  41. Paula says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    I linked two posts: Cream of Mushroom and Corn Chowder. Thanks for this great idea!

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  42. Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Just linked up a tasty recipe for Roasted Jalapeno Soup.

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  43. Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    Just tweeted this @pattietierney

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  44. Paula says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    I also tweeted your sample tweet.

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  45. Denise O. says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    I tweeted out a message via @addicted2recipe

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  46. Heidi says

    February 15, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I don’t have a blog(yet :D) but this is my family’s favorite soup recipe: http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/delicious-ham-and-potato-soup/Detail.aspx It actually used to be my favorite as well, until I got pregnant and had a horrible aversion to it for some reason. It doesn’t taste the same to me anymore, but everyone else loves it!

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  47. Cathy A. says

    February 15, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    I don’t have a blog, but really wanted to add this soup to your list. I found it many years ago in a Better Home & Garden magazine. I’ve tweaked the original recipe a little. This soup has been a favorite for all of my family and friends.

    Hearty Meatball Soup
    1 beaten egg
    1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
    2 TBL grated Romano Cheese
    1 TBL dried parsley
    1 TBL minced onion
    1/4 tsp garlic powder
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    1/2 lb. ground beef
    1 15 oz. can northern beans, rinsed, drained
    1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained
    3 14 1/2 oz. cans beef broth
    1 14 1/2 oz. can stewed tomatoes
    1 cup sliced button mushrooms
    1 tsp italian seasoning
    1/4 cup tiny bow tie pasta or ditalini
    3 cups torn spinach
    grated cheese to taste

    For meatballs: Combine egg, bread crumbs, 2 TBL grated cheese, parsley, onion, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Add ground beef and mix well to combine. Shape meatballs into 36 meatballs. ( I use a melon baller to make it easier and all the meatballs are about the same size). Cook meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat 8 minutes or until no longer pink. Turn occasionally to brown all over. Drain fat from the pan. Set aside.
    For the Soup:
    Stir together beans, beef broth, undrained tomatoes, mushrooms and italian seasoning in a large soup pot or dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat. When boiling, turn heat to a simmer and simmer for 1 hour. After 1 hour, turn soup back up to a high boil. Once boiling, add pasta and reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in spinach and cooked meatballs. Cook 1-2 minutes more until spinach is wilted. Ladle soup into soup bowls. Top with some grated cheese and serve. ENJOY!!!!

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  48. Domestically Divine Divas says

    February 15, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Just posted on our blog!!

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  49. Domestically Divine Divas says

    February 15, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    And also our facebook page 🙂

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  50. kristen says

    February 15, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    I tweeted, I posted in my blog! woo hoo!

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  51. Susie D. says

    February 15, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    Cheddar Chicken Chowder
    4 slices bacon
    1 lb diced boneless chicken
    1 cup chopped onion
    1 cup diced red bell pepper
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    4 1/2 cups chicken broth
    1 3/4 cup peeled diced potatoes
    2 1/4 cups frozen corn
    1/2 cup flour
    2 cups milk
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    salt & pepper

    Cook the bacon and save the drippings. Set the bacon aside to crumble on top later!
    Saute chicken and veggies (except corn) in bacon drippings about 5 minutes.
    Add broth and potatoes; bring to a boil.
    Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
    Stir in corn. Mix milk and flour with whisk until blended and add to the soup. Cook over med. heat about 15 minutes or until thick, stirring often.
    Add cheese and stir it up till it’s melted.
    Crumble bacon and serve on bowls of chowder.

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  52. leslie says

    February 15, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    Fun FUn FUN! I linked my Spanish Bean Soup!

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  53. Priscilla - She's Cookin' says

    February 15, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    Great idea and giveaway! I linked up, but I put my name (where it asked for Name) but would rather have the name of the soup there! Cowboy Chili 🙂

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  54. Kat says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    Posted over at LA Blogger Gal, sent out two tweets (@kat-taf AND @katytafoya) and posted on Facebook (@katytafoya)

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  55. Kat says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    Posted over at LA Blogger Gal, sent out two tweets (@kat-taf AND @katytafoya) and posted on Facebook (@katytafoya)

    (2:4)

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  56. Kat says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    Posted over at LA Blogger Gal, sent out two tweets (@kat-taf AND @katytafoya) and posted on Facebook (@katytafoya)

    (3:4)

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  57. Kat says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    Posted over at LA Blogger Gal, sent out two tweets (@kat-taf AND @katytafoya) and posted on Facebook (@katytafoya)

    (4 of 4)

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  58. Mama Kelly aka Jia says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    I linked up 2 recipes … an old family recipe for cream of tomato soup passed down from my Polish grandmother and an easy and frugal Beef-Lentil soup I made up on the fly.

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  59. Mama Kelly aka Jia says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    I also tweeted … @BLADEnCAULDRON

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  60. The Lucky Wife says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Shared through a post on Facebook with our top Soup-a-Palooza picks:

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Saturday-Evening-Pot/157025834345515

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  61. Sharon says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    I don’t have a blog so will post one of my favorite soup recipes here. It’s Lasagna Soup from Cuisine at Home–very yummy!

    Lasagna Soup
    16 ounces Italian sausage
    2 cups diced onions
    1 cup diced carrots
    5 garlic cloves, minced
    1/2 teaspoon dried basil
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
    4 cups chicken broth
    14 1/2 ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
    10 ounces tomato sauce
    1 cup dry Campanelle pasta
    2 cups chopped fresh spinach
    4 ounces diced provolone cheese
    1 ounce fresh grated Parmesan cheese
    1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sliced fresh basil

    In a dutch oven over medium-high, add sausage and cook until browned – crumble the sausage as you go with a wooden spoon. Add the onions and carrots – cook 3 minutes. Mix in the garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper – cook 1 minute. Pour in the broth, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil and add in the pasta. Simmer soup until the pasta has cooked. Mix in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted – about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

    To serve – place 1 ounce of diced provolone in the bottom of 4 bowls. Evenly divide the soup between the 4 bowls. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan and basil.

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  62. Sharon says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/37706249818611712

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  63. Sharon says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    I’m following all four sponsors on twitter (@sharonjo2) and sent out a tweet to thank them:
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/37708634859245568

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  64. Rivki Locker (Ordinary Blogger) says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Thanks for a great roundup! I’m looking forward to checking out some of these recipes. I linked up two of my recent soup recipes – Alphabet Vegetable Soup and Cauliflower Fennel.

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  65. Julie says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    1 C. diced onion
    2 TB butter
    3 chicken bouillon cubes
    1 C diced celery
    3 ½ C water
    4-5 medium potatoes
    3-4 sliced carrots
    2 cans cream of chicken soup
    ½ head broccoli
    1 lb Velveeta cheese cubed
    Fresh parsley (a hand full) Chopped

    Sauté onion, celery, and butter. Add water, bouillon cubes, potatoes, carrots, parsley, and broccoli. Cook 15-20 minutes with lid on to steam vegetables. Add cheese and chicken soup. Cook on low until warm.

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  66. Julie says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    HEARTY TORTELLINI SOUP

    2 cloves garlic, crushed
    1 leek, white part, minced
    2 to 3 sticks chopped celery
    1-2 TB olive oil
    4-5 c. chicken or vegetable Broth
    1 (9 oz.) pkg. fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
    1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen or fresh spinach, chopped
    1 c. chopped carrots
    1 c. red cabbage, shredded
    1small zucchini, thinly sliced
    1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
    fresh grated parmesan cheese
    1/2 tsp. basil
    1/2 tsp. oregano
    salt and pepper to taste

    In large saucepan over medium heat, cook garlic, celery and leek in olive, for 2-3 minutes. Add broth, carrots, red cabbage heat to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes. Add tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, basil and oregano to simmering mixture. Simmer 10 minutes longer. Serve topped with parmesan cheese.

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  67. Shaina says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Those soup crocks are so cute! Thanks for the giveaway, girls! Happy to link up.

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  68. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Kristin, loving soup-a-palooza. Just left a bunch of comments at Tidymom. I would love to win some goodies from this great group of giveaways. xxoo

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  69. Prerna@IndianSimmer says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    What a great soup-a-palooza kristen! Posted two recipe and keeping my fingers crossed to win something 🙂

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  70. anjelina says

    February 16, 2011 at 12:10 am

    Hot And Sour Vegetable Soup looks delicious and mouth watering.

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  71. Emme says

    February 16, 2011 at 4:24 am

    Just posted the Kid’s Butternut Squash soup recipe from TheKidCanCook.blogspot.com!

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  72. Emme says

    February 16, 2011 at 4:27 am

    Showing you and Tidy Mom and little love on The Kid Can Cook’s facebook page today – Soup-a-palooza – woohoo!

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  73. Amanda says

    February 16, 2011 at 7:13 am

    Nothing fancy, but so comforting,yes!
    Pinto Bean Soup

    1 lb. pinto beans

    4 slices good bacon

    1/2 onion chopped fine

    1 tsp. oil

    salt and pepper

    Soak bean overnight in enough water to cover. Rinse. In a Dutch oven , cook onion with a tsp. of oil for 2 – 3 minutes, then add bacon slices. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add beans and top with enough water to cover beans. Bring to boil, and turn down to simmer. Cook for 2-3 hrs. Add water if needed. Season to taste. Enjoy with cornbread.

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  74. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    February 16, 2011 at 7:27 am

    I just linked up my Pumpkin Chili! Great giveaway!

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  75. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    February 16, 2011 at 7:27 am

    I just linked up my Green Chili Chicken & Lime Soup, thanks!

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  76. Sarah says

    February 16, 2011 at 8:25 am

    Linked up with my Zuppa Toscana recipe!

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  77. The Lucky Wife says

    February 16, 2011 at 8:31 am

    Following all 4 sponsors on Twitter – TheSatEvePot

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  78. Sarah says

    February 16, 2011 at 8:33 am

    I spread the word on fb!

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  79. The Lucky Wife says

    February 16, 2011 at 8:36 am

    Shared with a tweet (TheSatEvePot)

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  80. idrbr says

    February 16, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Thank you girls for the very interesting recipes. I wold like to try each one, they sound delicious.
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  81. Liz Cullinane says

    February 16, 2011 at 11:24 am

    I don’t have a blog so here is one of my favourite soups, very tasty and low cal to boot.
    133 calories per serving

    Curried Carrot Soup

    1 cup diced onion
    1 T olive oil
    2 lbs carrots, peeled and diced
    1 T curry powder
    4 cups low sodium vegetable broth

    Gently sauté onion in olive oil for 3 minutes or golden. Add curry powder and cook additional 3 minutes. Add carrots and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes. Blend in blender or food processor and enjoy.

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  82. Alison Moore Smith says

    February 16, 2011 at 11:59 am

    Added our delicious Chicken Taco Soup to the linky.

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  83. Alison Moore Smith says

    February 16, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    Added the speedy Good-for-You Chili to the linky.

    Thanks!

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  84. Alison Moore Smith says

    February 16, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    Tweeted about Soup-a-Palooza. 🙂

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  85. Alison Moore Smith says

    February 16, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Followed Pillsbury on Twitter.

    BTW, the Twitter link above doesn’t work. Here’s the correct page:

    http://twitter.com/#!/Pillsbury

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  86. Chrissy says

    February 16, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    Linked up a delicious Lemony Chicken Noodle Soup (#113) and also a Chipotle Black Bean & Yam Soup (#114).

    Both are amazingly tasty soups, straight From The Little Yellow Kitchen. 🙂

    Reply
  87. Alison Moore Smith says

    February 16, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    Followed Hip Hostess on Twitter.

    Reply
  88. Alison Moore Smith says

    February 16, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    Followed Westminster Crackers on Twitter.

    Reply
  89. Alison Moore Smith says

    February 16, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    Followed Bush’s Beans on Twitter.

    Yes, I think I’m done. Wow. 🙂

    Reply
  90. Sandie {A Bloggable Life} says

    February 16, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Such a great giveaway, ladies! I linked up—so many great soup recipes!

    Reply
  91. Kocinera says

    February 16, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    My chili post has been added! Thanks for such a great giveaway!

    Reply
  92. Loy says

    February 16, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    We love soup, and I make it at least twice a week for lunches. I don’t have a blog, but here are two recipes that week like a lot.

    Mary’s Beef Barley Soup

    1 lb. very lean ground beef
    1/2 to 1 c. chopped celery
    1 med. onion, chopped
    1 can (15 oz.) beef broth
    2-3 c. or more tomato or V-8 juice
    1/2 c. barley
    1 bag (16 oz.) frozen, mixed vegetables

    Brown ground beef with celery and onion. Drain off any fat. Add
    remaining ingredients and cook until barley and vegetables are tender,
    about 30 min. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4-6.

    Here is a recipe that uses breakfast sausage in a good and hearty soup.

    Sausage and Potato Chowder

    1 lb. pork sausage
    1 med onion, chopped
    1 lg. clove garlic, minced
    1/2 c. flour
    1 14 1/2 oz. can chicken broth
    6 c. milk (may use some half-&-half)
    2 1-lb. cans cream style corn
    5-6 med potatoes, cooked and diced
    1/2 t. salt(opt.)
    1/4 t. pepper

    Brown sausage, onions and garlic. Do not drain. Stir in flour,
    mixing well. Add milk and chicken broth. Heat until boiling.
    Be careful not to scorch. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
    Add all remaining ingredients. Stir well. Heat gently 10-15 minutes. Serves 6-8.

    I’m looking forward to trying many new soup recipes. Thanks for sponsoring this. I get e-mail updates from both Dine and Dish and Tidy Mom.

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  93. Rebecka Evans says

    February 16, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    Loving Soup-a-palooza!! I linked my recipe for Green Pea Soup & Creamy Salmon Chowder…will go now and Tweet, Facebook etc. Thanks for hosting such a fun soup-stravaganza!

    Reply
  94. Kathy - Cooking On the Side says

    February 16, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    I’m linked up!

    Reply
  95. rebecca.a says

    February 16, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Pioneer Woman’s Roasted Vegetable Minestrone is to.die.for. I make it every single Sunday and we eat it all week long. Amazing.

    * 2 whole Zucchini, Halved, Cut Into Strips, Then Cubed
    * 2 whole Summer Squash, Halved, Cut Into Strips, Then Cubed
    * 8 ounces, weight White Mushrooms, Stems Removed And Quartered
    * 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    * Kosher Salt To Taste
    * 2 Tablespoons (additional) Olive Oil
    * 2 whole Carrots, Washed And Sliced (not Peeled)
    * 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
    * 3 stalks Celery, Sliced (leaves Included)
    * 8 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
    * 2 cans Cannelini Beans, Rinsed
    * 1 cup (heaping) Cut Green Beans, Fresh Or Frozen
    * 1-½ cup Medium Or Small Pasta Shells, Uncooked
    * 1 can (14.5) Diced Tomatoes With Juice
    * Salt And Pepper, to taste
    * ¼ teaspoons Turmeric (optional)
    * Parmesan Cheese, Shaved

    Preparation Instructions

    Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

    Toss cubed zucchini, squash, and mushrooms in a bowl with olive oil and a sprinkling of kosher salt. Arrange onto two sheet pans (to avoid crowding) and roast in the hot oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until brown and black parts begin to show. Remove from oven and set aside.

    In a heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots, onions, and celery and stir to cook for 3 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for ten minutes.

    Add cannelini beans and green beans. Cook on low for five minutes. Add pasta and cook for an additional five minutes. Add canned tomatoes, stir, and cook for an additional five minutes on low heat. Check for seasonings, adding salt, pepper, and turmeric.

    Add roasted vegetables at the very end. Stir and allow to simmer and heat for a few minutes before serving. Be sure to check seasoning! Add more broth if necessary to increase liquid amount.

    Serve with Parmesan shavings and crusty Italian bread.

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  96. Michelle says

    February 17, 2011 at 7:52 am

    Oops.
    I did the same thing a few others did. For my first entry, I entered my name instead of the name of the soup – #194.

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  97. Cooking w/ Audrey says

    February 17, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    I love to cook with my toddler, Audrey. She and I found a great recipe in The Toddler Cafe called Popcorn Soup. It is tasty, fun, and healthy. My toddlers love it!

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  98. vivacindy says

    February 17, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    soup-a-pa-looza! what a great idea. thanks for the invite.

    I posted a delicious Mexican Menudo that is sure to please!
    http://cindyjespinoza.blogspot.com/2010/03/sunday-morning-menudo.html

    Reply
  99. Angie- Bigbearswife says

    February 17, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    I posted 200. Loaded Baked Potato Chowder 🙂

    Reply
  100. Angie- Bigbearswife says

    February 17, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    I posted 201. Broccoli Cheese Soup

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  101. Angie- Bigbearswife says

    February 17, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    I tweeted “Join @DineandDish & @TidyMom for #Soupapalooza Share your recipes (and WIN) here: http://tidymom.net or https://www.dineanddish.net Pls RT”

    @bigbearswife

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  102. A Canadian Foodie says

    February 17, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    This has taken off like wild fire. Kudos to you – no, standing ovation. I have to return when I have the time to examine all of these contributions. Each looks outstanding. What an accomplishment!
    🙂
    Valerie

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  103. Denise says

    February 18, 2011 at 12:01 am

    I linked up a Harvest Pork Stew and can’t wait to try some of these soups!

    Reply
  104. Lea Ann says

    February 18, 2011 at 7:54 am

    I have linked up. Great contest.

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  105. Karin says

    February 18, 2011 at 10:29 am

    http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/Delicious-Ham-and-Potato-Soup/Detail.aspx

    Another favorite is Campbell’s Bean with Bacon soup made with milk and half & half– sprinkled with a little shredded cheddar cheese. Very rich and creamy. mmmmm! I also occasionally make their split pea with ham this way too. Minus the cheese! I once worked worked in a restaurant and that’s how they made all their soups including the chicken noodle, the clam chowder, and the tomato.( They also added mushrooms to the tomato. )

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  106. Barbara | VinoLuciStyle says

    February 18, 2011 at 11:26 am

    What a great resource; I’ve been in the mood for soup but something different…I think I might have found some!

    Reply
  107. Debbie Lyons-Blythe says

    February 20, 2011 at 10:01 am

    I am so excited to try some of these recipes! What a great idea! I entered my favorites, and I’m tweeting for you all day. I’ll be clicking on these recipes to try for the rest of our Kansas winter. Hopefully my five teenage kids will enjoy many of them! Yum!!

    Reply
  108. Lulu Nan says

    February 20, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/001525.html

    Thai pumpkin soup is super delicious. Always hits the spot, hot or cold

    Reply
  109. Steve @ HPD says

    February 20, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Did the FB thingy for ya!

    Reply
  110. Steve @ HPD says

    February 21, 2011 at 6:02 am

    Oh yeah … also posted a link here: http://wp.me/p1eTh7-hm

    Reply
  111. Steve @ HPD says

    February 21, 2011 at 6:03 am

    Glad to see I wasn’t the only one who put my name in the “name” block, instead of the name of the soup!!

    Reply
  112. Morton Madon says

    March 7, 2011 at 6:37 am

    Super-Duper website! I amm loving it!! Will arrive back again again – consuming you feeds also, Tkank you.

    Reply
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    November 24, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Hello, this weekend is good in favor of me, as this moment i am reading this
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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