Over this past weekend Snowmageddon occurred. Here in New Jersey, it snowed a whopping 28.5 inches. That kind of winter weather calls for three things: hot chocolate, comfy p.j.’s and a big pot of soup simmering on the stove. After my diagnosis with celiac disease, I found it hard to find soup mixes or premade varieties without wheat. No longer could I take a quick trip down the soup aisle in my grocery store and pick up a few cans of Campbell’s soup. About a year ago, I discovered Fantastic World Foods Simmer Soups. Their Blarney Stone Creamy Potato soup is “a creamy blend of diced potatoes seasoned with onions and leeks.” Simply add in milk to their mix and simmer on the stove for 10 minutes. Inspired by their Baked Potato soup suggestion on the back of the package, we added a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
Pros:
- Overall a tasty and hearty gluten-free soup!
- Reasonably priced at $3.65 for a 7.5 package of soup mix (approximately 6 servings).
Cons:
- Do your pricing research! In doing a search on-line for Simmer Soups, I found that the price point varied greatly by retailer. For example, if you ordered a 6-pack of Simmer Soups directly from Fantastic World Foods the price is $30.72. In comparison, if you order the same quantity via Amazon.com, the price is $21.94.
