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Progresso Soup, Vegetable Classics, Vegetable
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Progresso Soup, Vegetable Classics, Vegetable

Progresso
19 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
3g
Protein
4g
Sugars
600mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
56
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Progresso Vegetable Classics (Vegetable) is a familiar canned-soup staple you’ll find on supermarket aisles stacked with other shelf-stable broths and condensed soups — near other Progresso varieties, budget canned vegetables, and boxed meal helpers. Shoppers grab it during routine grocery runs, for quick weeknight dinners, emergency storm-prep, or a simple lunch between errands. The brand leans on a mainstream, family-friendly image: Progresso positions itself as reliable and comforting, aimed at busy households and nostalgic adults who remember classic canned soups. Packaging often highlights serving suggestions and visible vegetable imagery to signal homey, vegetable-forward eating. Labels may show claims like “made with vegetables” or “no artificial colors” (when present), but this product is not organic and carries no premium organic certification — its health cues are modest, trading on convenience and familiarity rather than wellness premiuming. In plain terms, this is a processed, shelf-stable product made from purees, dehydrated and canned vegetables, added starches and flavor extracts to keep a consistent taste and texture. Sensory-wise expect a thin, brothy tomato base studded with soft rotini, tender carrots, potatoes and green beans; the pasta is soft rather than al dente, and the mouthfeel is smooth with occasional vegetable bite. The 19-oz can invites a small ritual: open, heat on stovetop or microwave in a bowl, pair with crackers or bread for a quick, warming meal. It sits squarely in American grocery culture as an affordable, convenient comfort food — familiar, unpretentious, and easy to stash for nights when cooking from scratch feels like too much work.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium600mg26%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars4g
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

Water,, Tomato, Puree, (Water,, Tomato, Paste),, Carrots,, Celery,, Corn,, Green, Beans,, Tomatoes,, Potatoes,, Rotini, Pasta, (Semolina, Wheat,, Dried, Egg, White),, Dried, Peas,, Carrot, Puree,, Corn, Protein, (Hydrolyzed)., Contains, Less, than, 1%, of:, Modified, Food, Starch,, Salt,, Potassium, Chloride,, Red, Bell, Pepper,, Sugar,, Onion,, Tomato, Extract,, Spice,, Natural, Flavor,, Dried, Parsley,, Citric, Acid,, Calcium, Chloride,, Yeast, Extract..

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 industrial ingredients like hydrolyzed corn protein, modified food starch, natural flavors and yeast extract plus a formulated mix for shelf stability and consistent taste, which places it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Progresso Soup, Vegetable Classics, Vegetable

The Vegetable Classics soup can be a healthy choice, especially as a low-calorie option with just 80 calories per cup. It's packed with veggies like carrots, celery, and green beans, which provide essential nutrients. However, whether it's 'healthy' might depend on your dietary needs — if you're looking for a meal high in protein or fiber, you may want to pair it with something more substantial.

Perfect For

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

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