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Campbells Vegetable With Beef Stock Soup
Soups & Broths
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Campbells Vegetable With Beef Stock Soup

Campbell's®
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
3g
Protein
5g
Sugars
890mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
88
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Campbell's® Condensed Vegetable With Beef Stock is a classic entry in the canned soup aisle — a 10.5 oz metal can with the brand’s familiar red-and-white label, shelved alongside other condensed soups, broths, and canned vegetables. Shoppers reach for it when they want a quick, shelf-stable option to stretch a meal: a side for a sandwich, a light lunch warmed on the stovetop, or a pantry item for storm prep. The product leans on Campbell’s long-standing cultural positioning as nostalgic, family-oriented comfort food — marketed to busy households and older shoppers who remember the brand from childhood, but also to anyone seeking convenient, affordable warmth in a bowl. The label uses modest “homestyle” cues (beef stock, carrots, potatoes) rather than organic or clean-label certification; ingredients list includes “natural flavoring” but no organic or low-sodium claims, and nutrition highlights are subtle despite a relatively high sodium level. In plain terms this is a processed, shelf-stable, condensed soup that is manufactured and packaged for long life and convenience. Sensory expectations: a thin, savory beef-forward broth studded with soft diced carrots, potatoes, peas, corn, green beans and small enriched pasta bits; texture is soft and uniform after heating. Rituals around use are familiar — open the can, add water if condensed, heat on stove or microwave, ladle into a bowl, pair with crackers or a grilled cheese. The can’s portability and long shelf life make it a go-to for quick meals, last-minute dinner additions, and nostalgic comfort on a rainy day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium890mg39%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars1g2%
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:, BEEF, STOCK, (WATER,, DRIED, BEEF, STOCK),, CARROTS,, POTATOES,, TOMATO, PUREE, (WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE),, GREEN, BEANS,, CORN,, ENRICHED, PASTA, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, EGG, WHITES,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, PEAS,, CELERY,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, POTATO, STARCH,, SALT,, ONIONS,, SUGAR,, CABBAGE,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, BEEF, TALLOW,, NATURAL, FLAVORING,, DRIED, GARLIC,, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, FOR, COLOR,, SOY, SAUCE, (WHEAT,, SOYBEANS,, SALT),, PARSLEY,, BEEF, EXTRACT,, THYME,, WHITE, PEPPER,, ALLSPICE,, CLOVES,, BAY, LEAVES,, RED, PEPPER,, CUMIN,, TURMERIC,, BLACK, PEPPER,, CARDAMOM,, FENUGREEK,, CORIANDER,, SESAME, OIL. CONTAINS:, EGG,, WHEAT,, SESAME,, SOY.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sesame oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monosodium glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • sugar - Synthetic preservative
  • paprika extract for color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 (enriched pasta, monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, natural flavoring, soy sauce) and is a shelf-stable, manufactured condensed soup typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Campbells Vegetable With Beef Stock Soup

Well, that depends on what you're comparing it to! With 90 calories per half-cup serving, it can be a low-calorie option for a quick meal. However, it does contain 890 mg of sodium, which is quite a bit, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy this in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingpractical
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