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Campbell's Condensed Soup, Broccoli Cheese
Soups & Broths
📊 NOVA 4

Campbell's Condensed Soup, Broccoli Cheese

Campbell's®
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
820mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
67
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Campbell's® Condensed Broccoli Cheese Soup sits squarely in the canned soup aisle, stacked alongside other condensed and ready-to-heat soups, near broths, gravies and quick dinner staples. Shoppers reach for it on busy weeknights, during storm-prep runs, or when they want an easy base for casseroles, mac-and-cheese upgrades, or pot pies. The brand leans on decades of American kitchen familiarity — a heritage comfort-food label marketed to families, single cooks, and anyone who prizes convenience and nostalgia. Packaging is a familiar metal can with a recognizable red-and-white identity; the label leans into comfort cues and pantry-friendly assurances like "vegetarian" and "no high fructose corn syrup," though it is not organic and carries allergen notices for milk, wheat and soy. In plain terms, this product is made from reconstituted and combined ingredients with stabilizers, flavoring agents and added nutrients that make it shelf-stable and quick to use. On the plate it delivers a velvety, creamy mouthfeel and a savory, cheddar-forward flavor with soft broccoli bits; heating releases a warm, savory aroma that evokes classic comfort soups. Rituals around use include diluting or simmering in a saucepan, stirring into casseroles or spooning over baked potatoes, often paired with grilled cheese or crusty bread. The can's condensed format and multi-use role in recipes make it a small-cook essential — familiar, easy, and designed to simplify meal-making rather than to be a fresh-from-scratch dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium820mg36%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein2g
* 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,, BROCCOLI,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CORN,, CANOLA,, AND/OR, SOYBEAN),, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, CHEDDAR, AND, SEMISOFT, CHEESE, (MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, SALT,, CREAM,, WHEY,, SUGAR,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, DRIED, ONIONS,, CULTURED, CREAM,, BETA, CAROTENE, FOR, COLOR,, NATURAL, FLAVORING,, ZINC, CHLORIDE, (TO, MAINTAIN, COLOR),, BUTTER,, LACTIC, ACID,, VINEGAR,, NONFAT, MILK,, SODIUM, CITRATE. CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monosodium glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • sodium citrate - 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 cornstarch, vegetable oil blends, MSG, soy protein concentrate, natural flavoring, colorants) and is a shelf-stable formulated product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Campbell's Condensed Soup, Broccoli Cheese

Well, ‘healthy’ can mean a lot of things, right? This soup has a decent amount of calories (100 per half-cup), but it’s also pretty high in sodium at 820mg. If you’re looking for a quick, comforting meal, it can fit into a balanced diet — just be mindful of the sodium if you’re watching your intake!

Perfect For

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storm-prep
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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