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    Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat)
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    Chorizo and Bean Soup
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  • An overhead view of the best slow cooker pot roast on a platter surrounded by slow cooked potatoes and carrots.
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    Creamy Irish Potato Soup
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    Udon Noodle Soup with Pork
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    Classic Minestrone Soup
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