What's healthy, hearty, and wholesome to boot?  We'll give you a hint: you're looking at it.  This basket is stocked with everything they need to prepare the best ever soups and salads.  With delicious mixes like that of thick corn chowder and delectable salad accompaniments such as cracked pepper croutons baked with fresh parmesan, they can create meals that aren't just healthy, but rich with gourmet tastes.

Ingredients:
· (2) Earthenware Soup Crock with Lid - Thick ceramic crocks that offer the perfect way to enjoy these thick, hearty soups.
· Organic Saltine Crackers by Late July - 6 oz. - Created with no artificial anything, these crisp, old-fashioned crackers bring their perfect soda-pop flavor to any soup.
· Parmesan Pepper Croutons by Olivia's - 5 oz. - We're well aware that the freshest things are always the best which is why we're in love with these delightful croutons that are crafted on a Vermont farm with fresh parmesan, cracked pepper, and crushed garlic.
· Dried Cranberries by Oskri - 3.53 oz. - A salad topping that's as delicious as it is healthy.  Plus these tender, dried cranberries are harvested by local farmers, so they're the freshest around too.
· Olive Oil and Balsamic Dressing by Stonewall Kitchen - 11 oz. -  As if we'd include a subpar dressing.  (Who do you think we are?)  This delicious mixture is crafted in the USA with the finest olive oil from Spain, bold balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and delectable herbs, taking a traditional taste to the extreme.
· Creamy Wild Rice Soup by Maggie & Mary's - 7.25 oz. - The experts love it.  And so will your recipient.  This top-notch mixture of chicken, wild rice, almonds, and vegetables yields a hearty soup that's won first place in taste tests for years.
· Italian Salad with Mushrooms by South Mill - 12 oz. - A sublime salad of fresh mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, and black olives that are coated with fresh herbs and marinated in oil.
· Illinois Prairie Corn Chowder by Frontier Soups - 7 oz. -  100% natural and 100% delicious.  With the addition of minimal ingredients from your recipient's pantry, this package yields a thick chowder of corn, rice, onions, and carrots that's seasoned with herbs.
· Parmesan Artichoke & Garlic Cheese Straws by Salem Baking Company - 2.5 oz. - Crunchy, all-natural bites of cheesy goodness that are baked with fresh artichoke hearts, savory Parmesan cheese, and crushed garlic.
· Ooo La La Original Nut Confection by Nutorious - 2 oz. - A crunchy, all-natural blend of walnuts, almonds, and pecans that are bathed in a buttery, sweet confection.
· Crispy Cracker Crunch by GourmetGiftBaskets.com - 8 oz. - It won't last long.  This blend of crisp poppy and onion sesame sticks, rice crackers, and chili bits is simply irresistible.