Double Bread Bowls Have Finally Arrived at Panera
Updated: Mar. 20, 2019
The bread bowl of our dreams has arrived—but it won't be at Panera for long.
Here’s a soup-er way to show your friends and loved ones how much you care—share a Double Bread Bowl at Panera!
It might sound like a dream but it’s definitely real. Yep, after testing the Double Bread Bowl in Philadelphia last year, Panera has finally released its masterpiece at all locations. Here’s what you need to know before You Pick Two.
What Is a Double Bread Bowl?
For those of you who haven’t heard, a Double Bread Bowl is exactly what it sounds like. Essentially, it’s a huge, freshly-baked sourdough loaf with two bowl-shaped holes carved into the top. You can choose not one, but two tempting soups to go in the bowls.
— Panera Bread (@panerabread) February 13, 2019
For anyone who doesn’t mind sharing, you can enjoy a meal with your partner in the shape of one bread loaf. On the other hand, you might want to keep this secret to yourself and just have twice as much soup. Up to you!
You Can Make 91 Soup Combinations
You might have trouble deciding what soups to go for. In participating Panera cafes, there will be a whopping 91 different combinations to choose from. You can get totally creative and pick two wild flavors to see how they work together. (Creamy Tomato and Bistro French Onion—why not?)
Should you order online or via the Panera app, you will be able to choose from five pre-selected soup combos:
- Chicken Noodle and Broccoli Cheddar
- Creamy Tomato and Broccoli Cheddar
- Broccoli Cheddar and Broccoli Cheddar
- Bistro French Onion and Broccoli Cheddar
- Ten Vegetable and Creamy Tomato
“Since the test launch, we’ve seen an overwhelming response on social media from fans asking, ‘When will Double Bread Bowls come to my city?’ We’re excited to answer that demand and spread the bread to guests nationwide,” said Tom Sadler, the Panera Vice President of Food & Beverage Product Development.
The Double Bread Bowls are already legendary, and we’re pretty excited to share an unforgettable meal with a friend.
Here’s a collection of our top restaurant soup copycat recipes—including the Broccoli Cheddar at Panera.
The Double Bread Bowls Won’t Be Here Forever
Sadly, the Double Bread Bowls will only be here until February 28. They start at $9.99 and are available in selected cafes, on the Panera website and even for delivery. (You can check whether your local Panera offers a delivery service here.)
You don’t have long to satisfy your bread-centric cravings. Better move fast!
Quick and Easy Bread Bowls
Impress all your friends by serving cream soups or dips with this bread bowl recipes. It's one of the most popular recipes on my blog, yammiesnoshery.com. —Rachel Heidenreich, Marshall, Michigan
Pretzel Bread Bowl with Cheese Dip
Our town is known as Pretzel City—even our local sports teams are known as The Pretzels. I came up with this recipe for an annual local recipe contest. People couldn’t believe that this delicious bread had pretzels in the mix! For variety, try using different flavors of pretzels. —Andrea Johnson, Freeport, Illinois
Cheesy Broccoli Soup in a Bread Bowl
This creamy, cheesy broccoli soup tastes just like the one served at Panera Bread! My family requests it all the time. You can even make your own homemade bread bowls with the recipe on my blog, Yammie's Noshery. —Rachel Preus, Marshall, Michigan
Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
When we get together with friends, I like to prepare this creamy spinach dip. It's a real crowd pleaser. —Janelle Lee, Appleton, Wisconsin
Priscilla's Vegetable Chowder
This is the perfect soup to warm up with on a cold fall or winter day. Serve it in a bread bowl to make it extra special. —Rhodes Bake-N-Serv, Jenna Jackson, Salt Lake City, Utah
Breakfast Bread Bowls
The best part about these creative and convenient bread bowls is that you can fill them with whatever you want. This is one of our favorite breakfasts. —Patrick Lavin, Jr., Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
Baked Crab Dip
We enjoyed this exquisite dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can even make this crab dip recipe ahead of time by filling the bread bowl early in the day and chilling it until serving. Just remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. —Marie Shelley, Exeter, Missouri
Chili Baked Brie
Chili and garlic powder shine in this cheesy loaf that’s best right out of the oven. It’s always a favorite when I entertain. —Mary Spencer, Greendale, Wisconsin
Vegetarian Stew in Bread Bowls
Shortly before we had our third child, my husband wisely got our first slow cooker. This was the first recipe I tried on a cool day. It felt great to both take care of the kids and eat a warm, homemade meal at the end of the day. —Maria Keller, Antioch, Illinois
Baked Spinach Dip Loaf
Any round loaf works as a serving bowl for this cream-cheesy dip, with spinach, cheddar, water chestnuts and, yes, bacon. Scoop the dip with the extra bread and veggies—then eat the bowl! —Frieda Meding, Trochu, Alberta
Beer-Cheese Velvet Soup
This soup was a hit with a group of German exchange teachers who visited our high school. When I don't use bread bowls, I usually serve it with soft pretzels or crusty bread. And it's also an even bigger treat with slices of cooked bratwurst or kielbasa stirred into it. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Chicken Spinach Dip Bread Bowls
My family loves artichoke spinach dip, so I thought I could turn this popular appetizer into a chicken entree. The sourdough bowl makes a fun presentation. I love that with this recipe I can make one for dinner and wrap one for the freezer! —Merry Graham, Newhall, California
Creamy Sourdough Snack
This bread bowl dip was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party! —Darelyn Payes, Hayward, California
