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It has been decided that I have the worst luck with kitchen appliances.
You know that saying, “when it rains, it pours”?
Yeah, well it is pouring rain over here in my kitchen. The appliances have all failed. Like almost every single one in the last few days. It is actually kind of bizarre.
Oh, and the internet was also out all day yesterday, so I guess it is more than just kitchen appliances. But, but, but thankfully, there is this thing called a hotspot on the iPhone and it rules. No, it really saves the day… and makes me pretty darn happy.
Also, oven heating elements HATE me. Really they actually hate me… with a real passion.
No joke.
Up until two years ago I would have never known what an oven heating element was, but over the last two years I have had four go on me. This means that I have fried the coils that heat three different ovens FOUR times in two years. Three times for the double ovens in my old house (twice on the top, once on the bottom) and once for the oven in this new house. And really, I did not just fry the coils. No, on this latest one, it is more like I like I fried it down to the point of Ashes.
Ashes people.
But hey, I only used this latest oven once before it went on me, but this one was definitely the worst. Apparently when the heating element blew it somehow grounded to the floor (not sure if I am regurgitating this right) and went back up and fried the circuit board – done! I just could not have done that kind of damage after one use. It is just not even possible.
Right??
Other appliances that have gone in the last two days?
The dishwasher has stopped cleaning dishes (send the extra dish washing hands. PLEASE!), the fridge only stays cool in the back and also does not make ice anymore and the microwave is making some pretty loud and odd sounds. Probably gonna die soon. We already replaced the washer. New houses, gotta love em.
The good news is that we did get a new sink. It is working great……for now. Just give me like ten minutes with it and watch, the thing will start leaking. I am telling you, I think I am cursed. Things just seem to break around me.
I am not complaining though. It’s gonna be OK.
I have soup.
Soup makes things better. It has been proven. Well, at least I think it has been proven, but if not who cares. Everyone knows soup just makes things better.
Also, soup requires no oven at all. Shoot, the popcorn does, but only for like five minutes. That doesn’t even count……except of course if your oven is broken. Yup, then it counts. Good thing I made this before the frying occurred.
If I am being honest, I am actually not bummed at all about the failing appliances. The fact that the appliances are failing so badly means new appliances, which is kind of a fun thing. The appliances that came with the new house were nothing special, which is probably why they are failing.
I am totally down with a new oven.
A new oven means I can make all the chili cheese popcorn I want. Yes. FYI, chili cheese popcorn is the bomb. It is even better atop this creamy, cheesy and kind of dreamy pale ale soup. The flavor of this soup is insane. So good.
I know it is kind of a classic soup, but it is classic for a reason.
It’s darn good.
So darn good that Dad says it is the best soup he has ever had. He told me to tell you that. So now you really have to make it… and do not skip the popcorn (he said that too). It is just so good!
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And darn comforting.
The bacon can be left out? Blasphemy! Don’t you dare leave out the bacon!
Haha! so true!
Thanks Becki!
The popcorn alone is making me drool!! Oh my goodness this sounds awesome…I’ve never put popcorn in soup before, what a terrific idea!
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Thanks so much!
First of all, that popcorn sounds AMAZING all on its own. And 2nd…topping soup with popcorn? Um, genius idea!!
Thank you so much, Hannah!
This look delish and popcorn on top, soooo cute! I LOVE those little soup pot bowl things they are soooo damn adorable! Yay for beer in food! The Beeroness would be proud of this one too!
Thanks Sophia!
Popcorn in soup – now that is creative! It sounds yummy, thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
So sorry about your appliances! My microwave is broken and I feel horribly lost.
Soup looks amazing!
THANKS Liz! 🙂
This is perfection because it allows my to shove cheese in my face with a spoon. Happy Annie.
I’m sorry about your appliances. Have fun shopping for a new oven. In the meantime, there’s always hearth cooking, no?
Thanks Annie!
Appliance issues are the WORST, and it does sound like you’ve had a string of bad luck with them lately. Murphy’s Law, my dear…Murphy’s Law. Thankfully you have beer soup to cheer you up after a long day of mishaps. BEER in my soup? I’muhnuh die!
🙂 Beer in soup is the best!
Sorry about all the appliance troubles. I’d be down with a new oven! When we moved into our house, the former owners took the fridge and washer and dryer, so we HAD to get new ones. It was nice to get exactly what we wanted though! This soup looks and sounds amazing, and I am loving those soup bowls. They’re adorable! Where did you get them?
Thanks Megan! The bowls are from Crate and Barrel!
You do have the ole mojo hovering over your kitchen, but it doesn’t look like it’s affecting your cooking! And that soup would make anything better!! May the God of Appliances smile down on you!
Thanks Jenna!
I think I love the popcorn even more than the soup! Well, it’s tough to say. Great recipe!
The popcorn is awesome!
I freaking love you for this! YUM!!
Thanks!! 🙂
🙂 Thanks!
That popcorn. I just want to eat that for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I bought my first place last spring and within a week or two the dishwasher failed on me. Then, two months after that, the hot water heater died. Luckily, that was over the summer so the water was still at least lukewarm for the day of showers before it got replaced. On the bright side, it shouldn’t happen again any time soon!
Oh man, I feel you pain!!
Thanks Jaqui!
This looks fantastic and that popcorn! Crazy!!
I love popcorn and soup. It is so good! Thanks Kathy!
The soup sounds great but I could seriously inhale the Chili Cheese Popcorn! With the crushed chips in it too..so.good. pinned
Oh the chili popcorn. Yeah, it is addicting. That was gone in no time!!
Thanks for pinning! 🙂