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Campbell's Chunky Soup, Pub-Style Chicken Pot Pie
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Campbell's Chunky Soup, Pub-Style Chicken Pot Pie

Campbell's®
18.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
7g
Protein
2g
Sugars
790mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
98
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This Campbell’s® Chunky® Pub-Style Chicken Pot Pie soup sits squarely in the canned-soup aisle, shelved alongside other ready-to-eat soups, stews and microwaveable meals — often near broths, gravies and other convenience entrees. Shoppers spot the familiar red-and-white Campbell’s branding and the Chunky sub-brand promise of “soup that eats like a meal,” making it an easy grab for busy adults, commuters, campers and anyone looking for a quick, filling option. Ideal occasions include a rainy day or storm-prep pantry top-up, a road-trip fuel stop, or a late weeknight dinner when time is short. The brand positions itself as hearty and reliable, leaning into American comfort-food traditions and a no-fuss, workday-eating mentality: big pieces of chicken, dumplings, and a rich gravy that feels substantial rather than delicate. Label cues push convenience and satiety — “Chunky,” protein claims (16 g per can), and “no antibiotics” for chicken — but there are no organic or clean-label certifications; the ingredient list includes recognizable items alongside many industrial additives. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable canned meal formulated with texturizers, isolates and flavorings to deliver consistent taste and long shelf life. Sensory notes: pour or spoon into a bowl to reveal a thick, gravy-like broth studded with soft spaetzle dumplings, tender shredded chicken, peas and diced carrots; mouthfeel is smooth and slightly slick from vegetable oil and starches. Packaged in a recyclable metal can with a printed label, the ritual is quick — heat, stir, and eat straight from a bowl with crackers, bread or a spoon on a busy afternoon or at the campsite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium790mg34%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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:, CHICKEN, STOCK,, SPAETZLE, DUMPLINGS, (WATER,, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, [WHEAT, FLOUR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, EGGS,, ENRICHED, DURUM, WHEAT, FLOUR, [DURUM, WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, SALT,, SPICES,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, TURMERIC, EXTRACT, FOR, COLOR),, CHICKEN, MEAT,, CARROTS,, CELERY,, VEGETABLE, OIL,, PEAS,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, CORN,, WATER,, SALT,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, SUGAR,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, FLAVORING,, CREAM,, SPICES,, SOY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, CHICKEN, FAT,, POTATO, FLOUR,, ONIONS,, BETA, CAROTENE, FOR, COLOR,, CARROTS*,, CHICKEN*. *DRIED, CONTAINS:, EGG,, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • vegetable oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monosodium glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, monosodium glutamate, soy protein isolates, sodium phosphate, flavorings) and is a shelf-stable, ready-to-eat formulated product typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Campbell's Chunky Soup, Pub-Style Chicken Pot Pie

The healthiness of this soup really depends on your perspective! With 180 calories per cup and a decent protein punch at 7 grams, it can be a comforting addition to a balanced meal. However, it does contain 790 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

storm-prep
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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