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Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
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Add the onion, celery, carrots, and Baby Bam, and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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Add the chicken stock, water, pepper, and bay leaf.
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Stir well and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 35 minutes.
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Add the alphabet pasta and stir well.
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Simmer until the pasta is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the pot from the heat.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
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Baby Bam Seasoning:
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3 tablespoons paprika
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2 tablespoons salt
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2 tablespoons dried parsley
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2 teaspoons onion powder
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon celery salt
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Here's something to season your foods, like the grown-ups do with Emeril's Original Essence.
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Add another dimension by sprinkling it into everything, from soups and sauces to pizza and hamburger patties.
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You fearless bammers out there can kick this up a notch by adding cayenne, to taste.
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(I'd start with about 1/4 teaspoon, and then take it from there.)
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Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well to combine with a wooden spoon.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
