Panera Bread Is Shifting Into Soup Mode. Again.

Well, I guess they are always in Soup Mode.

I actually heard the first business of the person who started Panera was a little soup shack in Portland, ME and was inspired by watching reruns of Seinfeld on the local NBC Affiliate at 4-5pm local time, M-F.

The George Costanza, played by Jason Alexander, “shifting into soup mode” memes have stared and are about 4-6 weeks from their peak, depending on part of the country you are in, and so Panera is getting ahead of the game with two new Fall Flavors, and one returning favorite for their soups.

Hearty Fireside Chili – This hearty chili is packed with a rich and savory blend beef, kidney beans, fire roasted tomatoes and green chili peppers, simmered in a broth flavored with a blend of chilis, and cilantro.

Rustic Baked Potato Soup – Creamy, cheesy and satisfying, this soup features the classic flavors of a baked potato. Homestyle cuts of potatoes with bacon, chives and seasoning are simmered in a creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce and topped with melty asiago cheese.

Autumn Squash Soup (Returning) – A seasonal favorite, this soup features a rich blend of butternut squash and pumpkin simmered in vegetable broth with honey, apple juice, cinnamon, and a hint of curry—finished with sweet cream and topped with roasted, salted pumpkin seeds.

Plus their classics: Broccoli Cheddar, Creamy Tomato, Homestyle Chicken Noodle, Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice and Bistro French Onion.

Find out more on Panera website: https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/home.html

Happy Soup Slurping!