This soup is fantastic! Ive made it just the way it is and have added fresh broccoli and cubed ham and it is amazing. Much better than a lot of broccoli soups I've tried elsewhere including Panera's bread bowl soups. I wish they would bring the big tubs of it back. I used to be able to get a coffee can size of the mix for about 7-8$ and I think they discontinued it.. :( It always comes out creamy and so flavorful. Great for Celiac, as it contains no Wheat. Wish it didn't have monsodium glutamate but for taste this good maybe they couldn't do without. One large bag makes about a gallon but Hopefully they bring the big cans back...