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Campbell's Homestyle Condensed Soup, Chicken Noodle
Soups & Broths
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Campbell's Homestyle Condensed Soup, Chicken Noodle

Campbell's®
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
940mg
Sodium
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Campbell's Homestyle Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup is a pantry-ready canned soup that occupies a familiar spot on supermarket shelves: the soup aisle, often stacked alongside other condensed and ready-to-heat soups, boxed broths, and quick-meal staples like instant mashed potatoes and crackers. It presents itself as a comfort-food classic—'Homestyle' wording, warm photography and traditional red-and-white branding that signal nostalgia and everyday reliability. Shoppers reach for it during quick grocery trips, back-to-school shopping, storm-prep stocking, or whenever a simple, comforting meal is needed. The product is positioned toward busy families, older adults seeking familiar flavors, and anyone who values convenience and a nostalgic bowl of chicken noodle; marketing leans on tradition, warmth, and ease rather than gourmet claims. Label characteristics include a homey descriptor and a 'no antibiotics' mention for the chicken, plus ingredient phrases such as 'natural flavoring' that can create a health halo; there is no organic certification and the packaging does not read as artisanal. In plain processing context, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable canned soup made from concentrated stocks, modified starches, isolated soy protein and added flavor enhancers. Sensory details: when prepared (often diluted and heated), it yields a golden, slightly viscous broth with tender egg noodles, soft carrot pieces and shredded chicken; mouthfeel is smooth with a savory, salty finish. Packaging is a metal can with full-color label, and ritual uses include heating on the stove or microwave, pairing with grilled cheese or crackers, and serving as quick comfort food on cold days or during low-effort meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium940mg41%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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,, ENRICHED, EGG, NOODLES, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, EGG, WHITES,, EGGS,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, CHICKEN, MEAT,, CARROTS,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, SALT,, CHICKEN, FAT,, CELERY,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, WATER,, CORNSTARCH,, ONION, POWDER,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, VEGETABLE, OIL,, DRIED, CHICKEN,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, BETA, CAROTENE, FOR, COLOR,, DRIED, PARSLEY,, NATURAL, FLAVORING,, SOY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, DRIED, GARLIC., CONTAINS:, EGG,, SOY,, WHEAT.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • vegetable oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monosodium glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • beta carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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, soy protein isolate, monosodium glutamate, sodium phosphate, 'natural flavoring') and is shelf-stable and reformulated, consistent with an ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about Campbell's Homestyle Condensed Soup, Chicken Noodle

That depends on your definition of healthy! With 60 calories and 3 grams of protein per half cup, it can be a comforting, low-calorie option for a quick meal. However, it does have 940 mg of sodium, which is quite high for those watching their salt intake. So, if you’re looking for a guilt-free treat, it’s decent, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenient
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