October 2025 recipe
Vegetable Barley Soup
Old Fashioned Vegetable Barley Soup is hearty, healthy, and easy to make. A comforting one-pot classic packed with nutritious veggies and pearl barley.
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Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the challenge recipe post. There you'll see the option to add a star rating along with a quick comment about your experience. This review counts toward your entry and helps others discover the recipe too.
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Since there's only one challenge recipe each month, multiple recipes won't count for extra entries. But you can still gain bonus entries through social media shares and community posts (see details above).
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The winner will be notified on the 1st of the following month. We'll notify you via email, and you'll have 48 hours to claim your prize.
The giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 years or older.
Each month, one lucky participant will be randomly selected to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Bonus entries give you more chances to win, but everyone has an equal shot once entered.
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Absolutely! We encourage creativity and flexibility in the kitchen. Substitutions won't disqualify your entry, just make sure you're still inspired by the original recipe and share your spin on it.
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