Da Coach is wearing a Packers sweater. Forte's on the sidelines. Robbie missed 2 field goals and, yet, Cutler and the Bears posted a Win and set a record. Incredible.

Congratulations Jay on becoming the franchise leader in touchdown passes.Sid Luckman's record of 137 touchdown passes stood for 65 years!

Readers, did you take my hint about the game coming down to a quarterback battle? If so, you likely turned from San Diego fare to Southern treats. This cook chose to focus all my effort on Philip Rivers and his southern background. The Souper menu included Ham and Bean Soup and Cornbread. Add some salsa for fun. Perfect for a chilly fall night watching the Bears.

Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients:
1/2 bag of 15 bean soup beans
1 smoked ham hock
1/2 slice of bone in ham, cubed
1 onion chopped
3 carrots chopped
Salsa to taste
Salt, Pepper and Smoked Paprika to taste

Directions:
1.  Soak beans overnight
2.  drain
3.  Put beans, meat and vegetables in a dutch oven
4.  Cover with water
5.  Bring to a boil and then simmer until beans and vegetables are tender
6.  Add Salsa and seasonings
7.  Simmer longer, adjusting seasonings
8.  Using an immersion blender, blend soup leaving some beans whole
9.  Break up ham hock

Serve with corn bread, some of which can be added to the soup.