Campbell's Chunky Healthy Request New England Clam Chowder

Campbell's® Chunky® Healthy Request® New England Clam Chowder arrives in an 18.8-ounce shelf-stable metal can that you’d spot in the supermarket’s canned soup aisle, usually shelved with other Campbell’s Chunky varieties, condensed soups and broths, often near crackers, oyster crackers and canned seafood. It reads like an all-American convenience classic: a ready-to-heat clam chowder pitched as hearty and somewhat health-conscious. Consumers typically reach for it on quick weeknights, during game-day gatherings, or when stocking up for storm prep — it’s a pantry standby for households that want a warm, filling bowl with minimal fuss. The brand leans on nostalgia and reliability, marketed toward adults who remember Campbell’s as comfort food but also want “Healthy Request” cues that imply lower saturated fat or a heart-healthy angle. The label sports health-halo language (Healthy Request, “Soup That Eats Like a Meal®”) and lists “natural flavoring,” but there’s no organic certification; allergens (wheat, milk, soy) are clearly declared. Processing-wise it’s a highly processed canned soup: ingredients include modified cornstarch, soy protein concentrate, sodium phosphate and flavor extracts alongside real clams and potatoes, reflecting industrial formulation and shelf-life engineering. Sensory notes: a thick, creamy chowder base flecked with chunks of potato, celery and pieces of clam that give a mild briny hit; texture is smooth and saucy with occasional chewy clam pieces. Rituals around use often include heating in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, stirring, topping with crackers or serving in a bread bowl for a quick, comforting meal.