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Progresso Reduced Sodium Chicken Corn Chowder Soup
Soups & Broths
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Progresso Reduced Sodium Chicken Corn Chowder Soup

Progresso
18.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
6g
Protein
6g
Sugars
580mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
71
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Progresso Reduced Sodium Chicken Corn Chowder Soup is a mid-sized 18.5 oz canned offering you’ll find in the supermarket’s canned soup aisle, shelved alongside other Progresso varieties, condensed soups, and boxed broths. The can art usually shows a steaming bowl of chunky chowder—visual cues that promise homey comfort—while a “Reduced Sodium” banner quietly signals a health-conscious tweak. This product fits grab-and-go grocery trips for busy weeknights, pantry stocking for storm prep, or quick lunches during the school year when parents and students want something warm without complicated prep. Progresso’s brand positioning is broadly mainstream and family-oriented: an American heritage label marketed to adults who want familiar, hearty flavors with a measured nod to better-for-you claims. The label leans on a wholesome look—bowl photography, rustic spoon imagery—and includes claims like “reduced sodium” and “natural flavor,” but it lacks organic or non-GMO certification and does not target children specifically. In plain terms, this is a canned, industrially processed soup that combines broth, vegetables, proteins and several additives and texturizers to stabilize flavor and texture. Sensory notes: pour and warm to reveal a creamy, slightly thickened broth dotted with sweet corn kernels, soft potato cubes, shredded white chicken and occasional bacon bits; texture is smooth with bite-sized inclusions, aroma savory and slightly smoky. Rituals around this product are simple—heat on stovetop or microwave, ladle into a bowl, pair with crackers or grilled cheese—making it an accessible comfort-food stopgap for modern American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium580mg25%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein6g
* 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

Chicken, Broth,, Corn,, Potatoes,, Cooked, White, Chicken, Meat,, Celery,, Onion,, Vegetable, Oil,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Modified, Food, Starch,, Sugar,, Water,, Bacon, (Cured, with:, Water,, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite., May, Contain:, Sugar,, Smoke, Flavoring),, Salt,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Sea, Salt,, Cream,, Potassium, Chloride,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Flavoring,, Natural, Flavor,, Tomato, Extract,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Soy, Protein, Isolate,, Maltodextrin,, Spice,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Dried, Parsley,, Beta, Carotene, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Vegetable Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Erythorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - 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 (modified food starch, maltodextrin, soy protein isolates, flavorings, preservatives) and is a ready-to-heat canned formulation, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Progresso Reduced Sodium Chicken Corn Chowder Soup

Well, that depends on what your health goals are! With 170 calories and 6g of protein per serving, it can be a decent option for a quick meal. However, it does have some sodium (580mg per cup), so if you’re watching your salt intake, keep that in mind.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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