# Tastiest canned soup (and beans, chili, veg, etc.)? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [November 19, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989 "2020-11-19T19:06:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/61 "2020-11-28T16:51:13Z")
> [@Ukulele\_Ike1](#): > > Yes, the Shin Ramyun is pretty good. I generally drop one or two raw eggs into it as it cooks, letting them poach either to unctuous or solid state, depending on my mood, and have it as alternative breakfast. I found some at my local South Texas grocery store-- I was surprised! Thought I’d have to order from amazon. Advice: do you use the whole seasoning packet? Some of the YouTube videos said the whole thing would make it pretty spicy and said to add only half or less of the spice packet. I like a bit _spicy_ but not searing blisters on tongue and roof of mouth. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/62 "2020-11-28T17:22:19Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > I don’t think they even make Gebhardt canned chili anymore. They dont. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/63 "2020-11-28T17:55:02Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I’ll have to look for those. I like to have some cans of baked beans around. Here’s what to look for-the Boston brown bread is a pleasant staple to have at the back of your pantry shelf also. You might have to search a bit, the market penetration is fairly Atlantic Northeast-centric, but very worth the pursuit. If I had to guess, H.E.B might have it through one of their larger stores. The brown glass bean pot jars are cute but _really_ hard to find. > **[Products](https://bmbeans.com/products/?search=page:1)** ---
**Author:** ![eenerms](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cdc98d/32.png) [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/64 "2020-11-28T18:00:10Z")
The UK has Baxter’s brand. Pretty tasty flavors. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/65 "2020-11-28T18:00:20Z")
Let’s eat this together the first time we’re in the same county: it has **pee** -cans!✌🏼 # Apple Streusel Baked Beans [it’s a recipe from the B & M web site] ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/66 "2020-11-28T18:07:03Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I’ve never see the Blue Runner brand. I remember them from New Orleans. Took me a _long_ time to find an acceptable substitute for [their red beans](https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/213c45af-e233-43db-ac87-02e89c7d9e0d_1.668503c3b328c61bf1bd13a04b8a3378.jpeg) up here in the DC area and finally did: [![](https://www.innit.com/public/products/images/00736393510030-x8LkiySNUUUIg-0_s500.jpg) ](https://www.innit.com/public/products/images/00736393510030-x8LkiySNUUUIg-0_s500.jpg) Just add chopped andouille. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/67 "2020-11-28T19:46:55Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I like a bit _spicy_ but not searing blisters on tongue and roof of mouth. I would say to disregard that advice and use the whole packet. I find it has a tiny bit of burn, but nothing I’d consider spicy. Then again, I lived for 20 years in southern New Mexico, so I end up having to put jalapenos or the such on everything. So split the difference, put in 3/4, taste, and then add the rest. It’s not hard. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/68 "2020-11-28T20:39:04Z")
I made it and used half the packet and it was plenty spicy. As a Texan, I’m also into spicy and put jalapenos on lots of stuff, including my Subway sammich orders. But I like flavor, not just heat for its own sake. I added a few frozen broccoli florets and a small handful of frozen peas. It was okay, but frankly, kind of flavorless. It might be improved with the addition of a teaspoon of Better than Bouillon (any flavor) or a glug of [Miso-Easy](https://smile.amazon.com/Marukome-Miso-Easy-Original-13-8-Ounce/dp/B00480GSDQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=miso+easy&qid=1606595849&sr=8-2). ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ukulele_ike1/32/4613_2.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike1)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/69 "2020-11-28T21:09:06Z")
If you live in Texas and eat Texas food…you will NOT find Shin Ramen too spicy. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/70 "2020-11-28T22:36:08Z")
I do, I do, and I did. 🤷🏽‍♀️ ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989/71 "2020-12-03T19:14:36Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I made it and used half the packet and it was plenty spicy. As a Texan, I’m also into spicy and put jalapenos on lots of stuff, including my Subway sammich orders. But I like flavor, not just heat for its own sake. > > I added a few frozen broccoli florets and a small handful of frozen peas. It was okay, but frankly, kind of flavorless. It might be improved with the addition of a teaspoon of Better than Bouillon (any flavor) or a glug of [Miso-Easy](https://smile.amazon.com/Marukome-Miso-Easy-Original-13-8-Ounce/dp/B00480GSDQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=miso+easy&qid=1606595849&sr=8-2). Shin Ramyun update: I made another package for lunch today. With some tweaks (this is for 2-ish cups of water as the package directs). To the water as it came to a boil, I added - a tablespoon or so of frozen chopped onions (which I always have on hand) - a scant teaspoon of Better than Bouillon Roasted Chicken flavor - 4 [frozen mini wonton dumplings](https://images.heb.com/is/image/HEBGrocery/002141161) - the whole dehydrated veg packet - 1/4 of the seasoning packet. I like hot stuff-- I like pico de gallo with raw jalapenos in it-- but this powder is deadly. One-fourth of the packet made the heat level just right for me. - the noodles Boiled for about 6 minutes because of the frozen dumplings. When it was done, off heat I added 2 teaspoons of [Miso & Easy Original flavor](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0023/1787/7292/products/The-Original-Miso-_-Easy-Broth_grande.jpg?v=1564789203) Now THAT was delicious! 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup-and-beans-chili-veg-etc/925989.md?page=3)