# Tastiest Canned Soup? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 20, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585 "2011-05-20T16:30:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 3
**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:** [May 23, 2011, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/41 "2011-05-23T12:44:09Z")
I tried Campbell’s Chicken Corn Chowder yesterday (due to the suggestions here) and it was quite good. I appreciate all of these ideas! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tequila_Mockingbird)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/42 "2011-05-23T12:52:21Z")
There are three flavors of the Campbell’s Select Harvest soups I like, Italian-Style Wedding, Mexican Chicken Tortilla, and French Onion. I only doctor up the French onion by tossing in a handful of croutons and some thinly sliced Jarlsberg or gruyere cheese in the bowl before pouring the boiling hot soup over all of it. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/43 "2011-05-23T12:59:53Z")
> [@Proudest\_Monkey](#): > > Should I look for the Trader Joe’s lentil in a can or carton? Split pea? Love their black bean and organic tomato varieties, both of which come in a carton. Roasted red pepper and tomato is good too. I’m such a fan of lentil soup and pea soup I think I would have noticed them if they were adjacent on the shelf at TJ’s. All the varieties I mentioned are canned. ---
**Author:** ![Lightray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightray/32/391_2.png) [@Lightray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightray)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/44 "2011-05-23T13:53:28Z")
Campbell’s Chunky Beef with Country Vegetables. I stir in more frozen vegetables too, peas and corn, or whatever. Progresso Chicken & Rice, for when I’m feeling sick and mopey. > [@RealityChuck](#): > > I’ll use some Campbell’s Chunky soups since the come in a single serving size, but I don’t fool myself into thinking that’s great soup. They _used_ to be single-serving size, back when they were in the 10.75-ounce cans. Now they’re 15.25-ounce microwaveable thingys, which is more like a serving-and-a-half. I wonder how many people traded up to the new size without adjusting for the bigger portion, and are confused as to why they’ve gained weight? ---
**Author:** ![lindsaybluth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90db22/32.png) [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2011, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/45 "2011-05-23T23:55:24Z")
All of Amy’s soups are divine (I’ve had just about every single one of them too except the spanish & red beans one) except for the Thai coconut soup. I think Jack Bauer would have talked if they fed him that. The best Amy’s are the squash, lentil and any of the tomato soups. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/46 "2011-05-24T03:44:32Z")
> [@sitchensis](#): > > Read post #1 Read Post #32. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/47 "2011-05-24T04:12:49Z")
> [@Musicat](#): > > > [@sitchensis](#): > > > > Read post #1 > > Read Post #32. Read post #47. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/48 "2011-05-24T04:31:40Z")
> [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](#): > > Read post #47. Read my lips. No canned soup shall pass when homemade is available. ---
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/49 "2011-05-24T13:56:38Z")
> [@Proudest\_Monkey](#): > > When I’m sick, and can’t be bothered to make up a nice chicken matzo ball soup, I subsist on Lipton’s chicken noodle. That warm salty broth is so soothing. Agreed. I know it’s not much more than a bowl full of salt and noodles, but when I’m sick I find myself wanting it. I enjoy the Target brand (Market Pantry) lentil soup. Until I can learn to make a near-copy of it, it’s my absolute favorite lentil soup in the whole world, although the Progresso one isn’t bad. I like most of the Progresso vegetable soups. Their minestrone is decent. I tend to avoid anything with chunks of meat in it, because the meat is always pretty squishy and that’s not the least bit appealing to me. So, who’s going to start the companion “share your awesome homemade soup recipes” thread? ---
**Author:** ![Fiddle\_Peghead](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiddle_peghead/32/3506_2.png) [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/50 "2011-05-24T20:31:24Z")
I don’t know about Hormel’s regular chili, but their new [line](http://www.hormelfoods.com/brands/hormel/HormelChilimaster.aspx) of “master” chilies is pretty damn good to come out of a can. ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/51 "2011-05-24T21:24:30Z")
> [@Fiddle\_Peghead](#): > > I don’t know about Hormel’s regular chili, but their new [line](http://www.hormelfoods.com/brands/hormel/HormelChilimaster.aspx) of “master” chilies is pretty damn good to come out of a can. Cool. I’ll look for that. Hormel is often disparaged, but their DiLusso sandwich meats are really good, especially for those of us who don’t live in areas where specialty meats are available. ---
**Author:** ![Ibanez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a4c791/32.png) [@Ibanez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibanez)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/52 "2011-05-24T21:38:49Z")
[Habitant pea soup](http://canadiandelicacies.com/sauces/habitantpeasoup.jpg) is great. ---
**Author:** ![california\_jobcase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@california\_jobcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/california_jobcase)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/53 "2011-05-25T00:42:53Z")
Golden Mushroom is the best Campbell’s. I can’t eat it any more because of the salt. ---
**Author:** ![expectopatronum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/expectopatronum/32/173_2.png) [@expectopatronum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/expectopatronum)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/54 "2011-05-25T02:21:32Z")
> [@SpoilerVirgin](#): > > [Campbell’s Chunky Fully Loaded Rigatoni & Meatballs](http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/wordpress/2007/11/12/chunky-fully-loaded-rigatoni/) (scroll down for picture) was the best canned soup ever. I used to order it by the case. Sadly, Campbell’s was sued by Hormel for claims made about their Fully Loaded soups, and ended up discontinuing this variety. I would be boycotting Hormel for this if I ever ate any of their products in the first place. is that why those disappeared? i loved the chicken alfredo one. damn, i loved that stuff! ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/55 "2011-05-25T04:34:00Z")
It’s a package, not a can, but I like Bear Creek’s minestrone. I add a can of chickpeas. Yum. ---
**Author:** ![Horatio\_Hellpop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/56 "2011-05-25T04:45:52Z")
Although it was dissed in another recent thread, I am very fond of [Dominique’s US Senate Bean Soup.](http://www.amazon.com/Dominiques-Senate-Bean-Soup-15-Ounce/dp/B001BNN12E) Wish I could get it in Korea… ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/57 "2011-05-25T08:51:12Z")
Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup. It’s an essential ingredient in tuna noodle casserole. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/58 "2011-05-25T14:39:12Z")
When I’m sick I crave my Nanny soup: One of those big cans of Campbell’s tomato, with chopped onion and potatoes. Sometimes she’d add fresh tomatoes. Ooh and lots of black pepper. I’m sure most would find this too much work for canned soup when you can just make the soup yourself, but this is what I got as a child when I was sick, and so this is the exact taste I want now. ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585/59 "2011-05-25T15:02:04Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup. It’s an essential ingredient in tuna noodle casserole. Try cream of celery once, I dare you. I love cream of mushroom, but the celery is better for tuna noodle casserole. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tastiest-canned-soup/582585.md?page=2)