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Campbell's Chunky Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Soups & Broths
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Campbell's Chunky Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Campbell's®
18.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
7g
Protein
3g
Sugars
790mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Campbell’s® Chunky® Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a familiar staple you’ll find in the canned soup aisle of most American grocery stores, shelved alongside other Campbell’s varieties, condensed soups, and boxed broths. Packaged in a recyclable 18.8 oz metal can, it sits near ready-to-eat meals and microwaveable comfort foods rather than fresh deli items. This product is positioned as hearty, convenient comfort food — part of Campbell’s long-standing family-friendly brand that trades on nostalgia, reliability, and quick satisfaction for busy households and single cooks alike. Marketing emphasizes “Chunky,” big pieces of chicken, and a homestyle creamy broth; the label highlights protein content and a “no antibiotics” chicken claim while lacking organic or natural certification. The ingredient list, however, shows several industrial ingredients and texturizers used to stabilize the creamy broth and extend shelf life. Sensory impressions: a rich, slightly thickened cream broth with soft enriched egg noodles, tender shredded chicken, and small diced carrots and celery; texture is smooth with occasional vegetable bite. The ritual is simple — heat in a microwave-safe bowl or warm over a campfire for a quick meal — making it popular for quick lunches, bedside comfort on sick days, or easy dinners after long shifts. In American grocery culture this can reads as dependable, budget-friendly convenience food: not gourmet, but a recognizable, comforting option when time or appetite calls for something familiar and filling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium790mg34%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:, CHICKEN, STOCK,, CREAM,, CARROTS,, CHICKEN, MEAT,, CELERY,, ENRICHED, EGG, NOODLES, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, EGG, WHITES,, EGGS,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, VEGETABLE, OIL,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, WATER,, SALT,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, DRIED, ONIONS,, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, SUGAR,, SOY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SPICE,, FLAVORING,, DRIED, CHICKEN,, CHICKEN, FAT,, GARLIC, EXTRACT. CONTAINS:, EGG,, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • vegetable oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sodium phosphate - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-eat canned soup contains multiple industrial ingredients (modified cornstarch, soy protein isolate/concentrate, sodium phosphate, flavorings) and is formulated for long shelf life and convenience, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Campbell's Chunky Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 210 calories and 7 grams of protein per serving, it can be a comforting and filling option, especially on a chilly day. Just keep in mind the sodium content is on the higher side at 790 mg, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

quick-weeknight-dinner
storm-prep
workday-lunch

Vibe:

comfortingnostalgicconvenient
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