
Campbell's Condensed Soup, Chicken Broth
What You Should Know
Campbell's Condensed Soup, Chicken Broth is a pantry-ready canned staple you’ll spot in the canned soups and broths aisle, shelved with other stocks, bouillons, gravies and canned soups near pasta and canned vegetables. It reads like a convenience product for quick weeknight sauces and comforting soups, and shoppers often grab it during routine grocery runs, storm prep, or when planning simple one-pot meals. The brand leans on Campbell's long-standing American heritage and comfort-food associations; marketing targets busy families and home cooks seeking familiar, reliable flavor shortcuts rather than gourmet authenticity. The label emphasizes convenience and flavor, with wording like condensed and natural flavoring, but it carries no organic certification and little in the way of health-front claims; sodium content is high despite small-calorie messaging, so any health halo comes mainly from brand nostalgia rather than nutrition. In plain processing terms, this is a shelf-stable, processed canned broth made with concentrated stock and added flavor enhancers. Sensory notes: the condensed broth in a 10.5 oz metal can pours as a dark, savory concentrate with a smooth, slightly viscous mouthfeel when diluted; umami and savory depth come through from yeast extract and monosodium glutamate, while dried chicken and chicken fat add background roast character. Typical use is ritual and practical — diluting into water, stirring into gravies, deglazing pans, or adding directly to stews and casseroles as a flavor base. The can and iconic red-and-white branding make it instantly familiar on crowded shelves and in home kitchens.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:, CHICKEN, STOCK,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, CHICKEN, FAT,, SALT,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, CORN, OIL,, NATURAL, FLAVORING,, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, DRIED, CHICKEN,, CELERY, EXTRACT. CONTAINS:, SOY MAY, CONTAIN, TRACES, OF, WHEAT.
Flagged Ingredients:
- •corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •monosodium glutamate - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This product is classified as ultra-processed due to the use of additives and industrial ingredients such as monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, soy protein concentrate, natural flavorings, and refined oils alongside concentrated stock and canned formulation.
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Common Questions about Campbell's Condensed Soup, Chicken Broth
Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! With just 30 calories per half cup and low sugar content, it can be a light option for soups and stews. However, it does have 750 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to use it sparingly.
