Progresso Soup, Rich & Hearty, Savory Beef Barley Vegetable

Progresso Rich & Hearty Savory Beef Barley Vegetable is a shelf-stable, ready-to-heat canned soup you’ll find on supermarket aisles stocked with canned soups, broths and ready meals — usually near other mainstream brands like Campbell’s and Pacific, and close to condensed soups, bouillons and instant sides. The 18.6 oz can is marketed for easy family dinners or lone-lunch convenience, carrying the “Rich & Hearty” name that signals a fuller, more substantial bowl compared with lighter broths. It appeals to shoppers looking for quick comfort food—parents, busy professionals, and older adults who favor familiar brands—positioned as a dependable, value-oriented product rather than a premium or organic choice. Labels emphasize heartiness and familiar ingredients (beef, barley, vegetables) and include small-print claims like “natural flavor” but no organic certification or child-directed branding. From a processing standpoint it’s a highly processed, shelf-stable item containing modified starches, hydrolyzed proteins, flavor enhancers and preservatives to maintain consistency and long shelf life. Sensory-wise expect a dark, savory beef broth, soft diced beef and tender barley, with softened carrots and green beans; texture is spoonable and somewhat thickened by modified starches. Rituals around it are practical: heat on the stove or microwave, eat straight from a bowl with crackers or bread, or serve as a warm quick starter at a family meal. Nutrition cues—about 110 calories and a relatively high 670 mg sodium per serving—reinforce its place as a convenient, comforting pantry staple rather than a health-forward choice.