Progresso Soup, Vegetarian Vegetable With Barley 19 oz

Progresso Vegetarian Vegetable with Barley is a classic canned soup you’d find in the supermarket’s canned soup aisle, stacked next to other Progresso varieties, condensed broths, and ready-to-heat stews. Shoppers often pull it from mid-aisle shelving alongside other shelf-stable comfort foods like canned chilis and packaged noodle soups. It suits quick weeknight dinners, a desk-lunch rotation, or storm-prep pantry stocking when fresh produce isn’t available. The brand leans on a long-standing, homey image — Progresso markets itself as an honest, kitchen-crafted option aimed at busy families and adults seeking convenience with a comforting, familiar flavor profile. Labels emphasize “vegetarian” and visible vegetable images to convey wholesomeness; there’s a natural-sounding tone in the marketing copy (“real ingredients you’re proud to serve”), but no organic certification on this product. The ingredient list blends recognizable items (carrots, green beans, barley, tomato puree) with industrial components and flavor systems (hydrolyzed corn protein, natural flavor, citric acid, yeast extract), and it is a canned, processed product rather than a fresh or minimally processed meal. Sensory character is a brothy tomato base with soft, stewed vegetable chunks and tender barley, a slightly thickened mouthfeel from starches, and a salty, savory finish; aroma is warm and tomato-forward. Packaging is a 19-ounce metal can with a printed label, designed for easy storage and rapid reheating on stovetop or microwave, often accompanied by a simple ritual—ladling into a bowl, pairing with bread or grilled cheese, and warming up on a chilly evening. The nutrition profile (low calorie but relatively high sodium) reinforces its convenience-for-comfort positioning.