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Lipton Recipe Secrets Soup & Dip Mix, Vegetable
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Lipton Recipe Secrets Soup & Dip Mix, Vegetable

Lipton
1.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
1g
Protein
580mg
Sodium
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lipton Recipe Secrets Soup & Dip Mix, Vegetable is a small, brightly boxed dry mix you’ll find in the soup mixes and packet seasonings aisle, shelved with other instant soups, gravy mixes and dip mixes. Shoppers commonly spot it near canned soups, instant noodles and party dips. Packaged as a lightweight 1.80 oz packet or box holding a single envelope, the powder contains visible flecks of dehydrated carrots, cabbage and peppers. It’s marketed as a quick, versatile pantry staple for making a simple bowl of soup or a creamy dip when stirred into water, milk, or sour cream — the ritual is one of quick whisking and brief resting until the vegetables rehydrate. Sensory notes: the dry mix is powdery with crunchy dried vegetable bits that soften on reconstitution, yielding a savory, slightly sweet, salty umami profile from yeast extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein and added flavor enhancers. The package leans on convenience and familiarity rather than gourmet claims: labels highlight “dehydrated vegetables” and “natural flavor” but carry no organic or non-GMO seal; nutrition copy touts low calories per serving while a prominent sodium number (580 mg per 1-2/3 Tbsp) reveals a trade-off. Brand positioning is mainstream and practical — Lipton’s marketing evokes quick home cooking, time-saving convenience for busy families, and nostalgic pantry cooking rather than premium or artisanal values. In plain terms this is a highly processed seasoning formulation designed for fast, predictable results in everyday American cooking and entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.667 tbsp
Servings per Container: 1
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium580mg25%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Protein1g
* 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

Carrots, (Dehydrated),, Salt,, Cabbage, (Dehydrated),, Corn, Starch,, Onions, (Dehydrated),, Corn, Syrup, (Dehydrated),, Leek, (Dehydrated),, Yeast, Extract,, Peas, (Dehydrated),, Sugar,, Green, Bell, Peppers, (Dehydrated),, Red, Bell, Peppers, (Dehydrated),, Tomato, (Dehydrated),, Maltodextrin, (Corn,, Potato),, Chicken, Fat,, Onion, Powder,, Sodium, Citrate,, Natural, Flavor,, Soy, Sauce, (Fermented, Soybeans,, Wheat, and, Salt),, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Garlic, Powder,, Hydrolyzed, Vegetable, Protein, (Corn,, Soy,, Wheat)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Chicken Fat - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Citrate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

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?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, disodium guanylate/inosinate, natural flavors, yeast extract) and the ready-to-rehydrate powdered format indicate this is an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Lipton Recipe Secrets Soup & Dip Mix, Vegetable

The healthiness of Lipton's Vegetable Soup & Dip Mix really depends on your perspective. It’s low in sugar and calories, which is great if you're looking for something light. However, it does contain sodium (580 mg per serving), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to keep that in mind.

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