Panera Bread Soups, Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup - 16oz

A: Hi SD, we do not use bioengineered ingredients in our soups. We prefer fresh, bioengineered free ingredients in our products. Grab a bowl, grab a spoon...enjoy!

A: Hi LinRan, thanks for your question. The preferred way to heat the soup is by microwaving; however, heating by stove top is another method that can be used to heat the soup. The full heating instructions as found on the container are below for reference: Microwave: Remove lid and film. Place cup on microwave-safe plate, cover loosely. Heat on high 3-4 minutes (times may vary) until hot (165⁰F), stir halfway through. Let stand 1 minute in microwave. Carefully remove by the plate. CAUTION! SOUP & CONTAINER WILL BE VERY HOT. Stove Top: Remove lid and film. Pour soup into saucepan. Heat thoroughly (165⁰F). DO NOT BOIL.

A: Hi Bev, thank you for your feedback. We hear you regarding the film seal under the lid being too difficult to open simply by pulling on the film. We do use a peel-able film. FDA regulations require us to cook and fill the product at 180℉ minimum. The heat from the product creates lots of pressure under the sealed film. Although it’s a peel-able film, under these conditions, it can be a fine line between keeping the film peel-able and completely welding the film to the rim of the cup. We conduct seal tests in line and monitor the sealing temperature and dwell times throughout the filling process. Food safety is a priority for us, so we need to ensure a tight seal. We'll share your feedback with our team and keep monitoring the process.

A: Hello, Our products should be consumed within 3 days of removing the film seal when stored in the refrigerator. Have a souper day!

A: Hi and thank you for your question. There is a use-by-date on the bottom of the soup. The soup needs to be consumed by the use-by-date. If you don't think you will eat it before then, you can freeze the soup. Just make sure that the soup is put in the freezer by the use-by-date. Once the soup is frozen, it can stay in the freezer for up to 9 months. When you are ready to consume the soup, thaw the soup in the fridge for 24-36 hours before heating. The thawed, unopened soup should be consumed within 3 days of thawing. Please know that chowders, bisques, and soups where cream, butter, or cheese are the primary ingredients will have a grainy texture. The grainy texture does not mean the soup has spoiled or curdled. The texture is the result of the cook/refrigerate/freeze/thaw/heat cycle that the soup experiences. That cycle causes the components to break down and not hold together as well as they would after the normal cook/refrigerate/heat cycle. Hope this helps and I hope you have a great day!