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Progresso Soup, Traditional, Hearty Chicken & Rotini
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Progresso Soup, Traditional, Hearty Chicken & Rotini

Progresso
19 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
660mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Progresso Soup, Traditional Hearty Chicken & Rotini (19 oz) is a classic canned soup offering found on the grocery's canned soup aisle, usually shelved alongside other ready-to-heat broths, condensed soups, and shelf-stable meal options. You’ll often see it near crackers, bread bowls, and other pantry staples aimed at quick lunches and easy dinners. This product fits into errands for busy weeknights, back-to-school lunch preps, storm- or emergency pantry stocking, and grab-and-go meals when time is tight. Progresso positions itself as a mainstream, family-oriented brand that trades on comfort and familiarity—“traditional” and “hearty” cues signal home-style eating to shoppers seeking convenience without the gourmet price. Packaging typically emphasizes real chicken and recognizable ingredients, appealing to shoppers who want a straightforward, ready-made meal solution; it is not marketed as organic or specialty health food, nor does it use child-targeted cartoon branding. On the label you may notice claims about being “traditional” or showing pictures of whole ingredients, but the product lacks organic certification and contains several processed additives. In plain terms, the soup combines cooked chicken, broth and pasta with added starches, hydrolyzed proteins and flavoring agents—ingredients common in shelf-stable prepared foods. Sensory-wise, expect a thin, savory broth with tender white chicken shreds, soft rotini pasta and small carrot pieces; the flavor profile leans salty and savory (660 mg sodium per serving) with a smooth, homogenous mouthfeel from added thickeners and stabilizers. The ritual is simple: heat on the stove or microwave, serve in a bowl with crackers or toast for an easy, comforting meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium660mg29%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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,, Cooked, White, Chicken, Meat,, Carrots,, Rotini, Pasta, (Wheat, Flour,, Semolina, Wheat,, Egg, White*)., Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Celery,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Corn, Protein, (Hydrolyzed),, Water,, Chicken, Fat,, Salt,, Carrot, Puree,, Potassium, Chloride,, Flavoring,, Onion, Powder,, Sugar,, Soy, Protein, Isolate,, Tomato, Extract,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Garlic, Powder,, Parsley*,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Maltodextrin,, Spice,, Chives*,, Beta, Carotene, (Color)., *, Dried..

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 starch, hydrolyzed corn protein, soy protein isolate, maltodextrin, flavorings) and is a shelf-stable, ready-to-eat product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Progresso Soup, Traditional, Hearty Chicken & Rotini

The Hearty Chicken & Rotini soup can certainly fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for something warm and comforting. With 90 calories per cup and 6 grams of protein, it's a decent option for a quick meal. Just keep in mind that it has 660mg of sodium, so if you’re watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it occasionally.

Perfect For

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storm-prep
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