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Campbell's Chunky Healthy Request Soup, Grilled Chicken
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Campbell's Chunky Healthy Request Soup, Grilled Chicken

Campbell's®
18.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
7g
Protein
3g
Sugars
410mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
84
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Campbell's Chunky Healthy Request Grilled Chicken Sausage Gumbo sits squarely in the canned soup aisle, shelved with other ready-to-eat meals, stews, and broths. You will spot it near microwaveable entrees, rice mixes, and hearty condensed soups rather than next to fresh deli or frozen entrees. It works for rushed weeknight dinners, office lunches, storm-prep pantry stocking, and campsite or road-trip meal kits when a single can needs to feed one or two people. The Chunky line is positioned as masculine, no-nonsense comfort food that eats like a meal, marketed to busy adults who want bold flavor and convenience; the Healthy Request badge adds a mild wellness cue for shoppers seeking something “lighter” within a canned category. Label characteristics include prominent brand badges, serving size and protein claims, and a Healthy Request name that suggests a health halo; there is no organic certification and the product carries conventional processing and allergy notes. In processing context, this is a shelf-stable, industrially processed canned soup combining whole ingredients like chicken and okra with several food additives and stabilizers to ensure texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: expect a thick, stew-like gumbo with visible chunks of chicken, slices of andouille sausage, rice and okra suspended in a tomato-tinged, slightly viscous broth. Smoky, savory and mildly spicy flavor notes come from cured sausage and seasonings; mouthfeel is chewy pieces in a saucy base thickened by starches and hydrocolloids. Rituals around this can include microwaving in a bowl, warming on a stovetop, or pouring over freshly steamed rice for a heartier plate.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium410mg18%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars1g2%
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:, WATER,, DICED, TOMATOES, IN, TOMATO, JUICE,, RICE,, ANDOUILLE, SAUSAGE, MADE, FROM, PORK, AND, CHICKEN, (PORK,, CHICKEN,, WATER,, SEASONINGS, [SPICES,, DEXTROSE,, DRIED, ONION,, DRIED, GARLIC],, SALT,, HICKORY, CHAR, OIL, [SOYBEAN, OIL,, NATURAL, HICKORY, SMOKE, FLAVOR],, SODIUM, NITRITE),, CHICKEN, MEAT,, CELERY,, OKRA,, GREEN, PEPPERS,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, RED, PEPPERS,, TOMATO, PASTE,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, SUGAR,, POTASSIUM, SALT,, ONIONS,, SALT,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, FLAVORING,, POTATO, STARCH,, SPICES,, CARROTS,, CABBAGE,, MECHANICALLY, SEPARATED, CHICKEN,, CARRAGEENAN,, MALTODEXTRIN,, BETA, CAROTENE, FOR, COLOR,, CHICKEN, FAT,, CHICKEN, STOCK. MAY, CONTAIN, TRACES, OF, WHEAT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sodium nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

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 product is ultraprocessed due to multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified cornstarch, maltodextrin, carrageenan, flavorings, mechanically separated chicken) and cured sausage with nitrite, indicating extensive formulation and industrial processing.

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Common Questions about Campbell's Chunky Healthy Request Soup, Grilled Chicken

The Chunky Healthy Request Soup is a solid option if you're looking for a quick meal that packs in protein — about 7 grams per serving! It’s lower in calories compared to many other soups, but keep in mind that 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals. If you're watching sodium intake, though, the 410 mg per cup might raise an eyebrow.

Perfect For

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movie-night
storm-prep

Vibe:

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