Bear Creek Soup

I know with the gorgeous weather we've been having the last thing on your menus is probably soup. But, I've been meaning to post about this for a while and unfortunately, it looks like we're back to colder weather for a little while longer...summer is coming soon, I promise!

This soup is something my mother told me about. It is so quick and easy and yummy, and also makes a good amount! So if you're looking for something that fits this discription, you've got it!

You see the instructions on the top that says, "just add water"? Yup, that's basically all you do! I know a lot of people are leery of soups made from a powdery mix, but you don't have to be with this!


Although it probably is good just "as is", my family likes to add a little bit for extra taste...what you might ask?

Bacon, potatoes, and green onions. The back of the bag also suggests adding sour cream and cheese for more of a loaded baked potato feel, I suppose. I think it's cheesy enough, and the onions and bacon add the perfect touch to make it even better! The extra added potatoes are just for a little bit more "umph" and consistency.

Here's a look at the work in progress:

 The soup gets thicker as it simmers.

Eric basting the breadsticks we got to go with it. They are so yummy and simple too! Simply brush with some butter,

add some Kosher/Sea salt,

and taa-daa! The finished product:

Haha, now that I look at this picture, I see that breadstick had maybe a little too much salt on it :) But we did brush some off and that's what's so great about breadsticks...just brush it off if you got a little too "salt happy"!

I got the soup from HyVee but I think I heard someone say they've seen it at Wal-Mart too. I can't say anything about any of the other soups in that brand because I've never tried them, but this one is good!

Let me know if you give it a try!