Progresso, Rich & Hearty Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup

Progresso Rich & Hearty Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup is a familiar, shelf-stable canned soup found in the canned soup aisle of American supermarkets, usually shelved alongside other ready-to-heat soups, broths, and stews and often near crackers and canned vegetables. The 18.5-oz can positions itself as a hearty pantry staple for busy households seeking a quick hot meal. It fits weeknight dinners, back-to-school lunch rotations, storm-prep shopping lists and solo comfort meals. The brand leans into a mainstream, family-friendly image — Progresso is marketed as reliable and homey, appealing to parents and adults who want convenience without the perceived sacrifice of a “real” homemade option. Packaging emphasizes familiar cues: a warm product photo, serving suggestions, and words like “Rich & Hearty” and “Creamy,” which create a comforting, slightly indulgent health halo even though there are no organic or natural certifications on the label. The product contains recognizable ingredients like chicken, broccoli, and cream alongside processed ingredients such as modified food starch, hydrolyzed corn protein, and soy protein isolates; in plain terms it is a ready-to-eat, industrially processed soup. Sensory notes: a thick, velvety broth with visible florets of broccoli and shreds of white chicken, mild savory flavors with a creamy mouthfeel and a starchy body; saltiness is noticeable (sodium 740 mg per serving). Rituals include heating on the stove or in a microwave, ladling into a bowl, and pairing with bread or crackers for a quick, warming meal at home or at work.