By johnnie 
As temperatures decline, the desire for warm, cozy meals intensifies. Panera’s latest product seeks to provide customers with a substantial sense of comfort.
Today, the bakery-cafe company announced the introduction of its new Ciabatta Dippers, intended for dipping into soup. The new sandwiches are offered at select locations across the nation and are available in two kinds.
If you are an aficionado of French Dip, you are fortunate. The inaugural new sandwich is the French Dipper (1,130 calories), comprising marinated sirloin, melted provolone and asiago, and garlic aioli on ciabatta toast. This includes a “dipping portion” of Panera’s Bistro French Onion Soup.
The second new menu item is the Spicy Chicken Dipper (910 calories), with grilled chicken, a creamy salsa verde spread, and melted provolone on ciabatta. This sandwich is accompanied by a serving of Panera’s Creamy Tomato Soup for dipping.
The two new Ciabatta Dippers will be available for a limited duration only. For those seeking motivation to sample the new sandwiches, the brand is offering MyPanera members double visit credit towards their subsequent loyalty award when they purchase a Ciabatta Dipper or any other eligible Panera sandwich via the Panera iOS app. Members may activate this promotion till November 17.
Mark Shambura, Panera’s chief marketing officer, stated that our guests have demonstrated a strong preference for combining menu items, particularly dipping their sandwiches into our distinctive soups.
Motivated by our passion for inventive pairings, we have developed two delectable new menu offerings that encourage visitors to forgo the spoon and indulge in dipping.
There is no superior combination than a melted sandwich paired with a precisely portioned, flavorful soup, and we are eager to offer both at an excellent value.
Panera has lately introduced other cozy foods to its menu, beyond the Ciabatta Dippers. In September, the restaurant reintroduced its Autumn Squash Soup (330 calories) and launched two new soup varieties: Hearty Fireside Chili (400 calories) and Rustic Baked Potato Soup (380 calories).
The Autumn Squash Soup consists of butternut squash and pumpkin boiled in vegetable broth, enhanced with honey, apple juice, cinnamon, a subtle taste of spice, and sweet cream. It is additionally garnished with roasted, salted pumpkin seeds for added texture.
The Hearty Fireside Chili, ideal for those seeking a spicy dish, comprises beef, kidney beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chili peppers. The ingredients are cooked in a broth infused with chilis and cilantro.
The Rustic Baked Potato Soup consists of homestyle potato slices, bacon, chives, and seasoning, all enveloped in a creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce. This soup is garnished with melted asiago cheese.