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Lipton Soup Secrets Soup Mix, Chicken Noodle
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Lipton Soup Secrets Soup Mix, Chicken Noodle

Lipton
4.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
3g
Protein
640mg
Sodium
69
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lipton Soup Secrets Chicken Noodle is a boxed dry soup mix you’d typically find on the grocery aisle with other instant soups, bouillons and shelf-stable meal kits — often near ramen, condensed soups and packaged noodles. It’s positioned as a quick, comforting family staple for busy weeknights, school lunches and anyone looking for an easy “made-from-scratch” feel without the time. Lipton’s long heritage and familiar yellow logo evoke mid-century home cooking and family meals, targeting value-minded parents and older shoppers who remember the brand from childhood. The label leans on nostalgia and convenience rather than organic or clean-label claims; there are no organic certifications, but the front emphasizes chicken and “diced white chicken meat,” which creates a wholesome impression. In plain terms, the product is a highly processed convenience mix made from dehydrated and reconstituted components and multiple flavor enhancers. Sensory experience: the box contains small, enriched egg noodles and a golden powdery bouillon with visible tiny dehydrated chicken pieces and parsley flakes; when prepared it yields a thin, savory broth with soft, slightly springy noodles and an umami-packed chicken flavor. Packaging is economical — a small cardboard box with inner seasoning pouch(es) — and the ritual is familiar: boil water, stir in mix, ladle into bowls, often paired with crackers or a sandwich. It’s sold as an easy, warming solution for when shoppers want fast comfort food with minimal effort and predictable flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 tbsp
Servings per Container: 6
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium640mg28%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
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

Enriched, Egg, Noodles, (Wheat, Flour,, Durum, Flour,, Eggs,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Chicken, White, Meat, (Dehydrated),, Corn, Syrup, (Dehydrated),, Powdered, Chicken,, Corn, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Yeast, Extract,, Chicken, Fat,, Sugar,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Potassium, Chloride,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate, (Milk),, Parsley, (Dehydrated),, Turmeric, (for, Color),, Rosemary, Extract,, Natural, Flavor,, Spices..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Guanylate - Synthetic preservative
  • Disodium Inosinate - Synthetic preservative
  • Turmeric - Artificial coloring
No 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 (maltodextrin, dehydrated corn syrup, hydrolyzed proteins, MSG, flavour enhancers) and is a ready-to-reconstitute convenience product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Lipton Soup Secrets Soup Mix, Chicken Noodle

Healthy is a bit of a loaded term, right? While it packs some comfort in a bowl, it’s not exactly a superfood. With 640 mg of sodium per serving, it’s definitely more of an occasional treat than a daily staple, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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