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Progresso Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup With Jalapeno
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Progresso Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup With Jalapeno

Progresso
18.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
660mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
69
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Progresso Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup with Jalapeno (18.5 oz) sits on the supermarket canned soup aisle alongside other ready-to-heat comfort classics — near chicken and vegetable broths, condensed soups, and shelf-stable sides like crackers and instant rice. It reads as a convenient, slightly modern take on homestyle chicken noodle, aimed at shoppers who want quick warmth with a little kick. Common occasions include a rushed weeknight dinner, stocking the pantry for storm prep, or grabbing a simple lunch between errands. Progresso positions itself as a heritage, mainstream brand: familiar, family-oriented, and accessible, marketed to adults and busy caregivers who value convenience and recognizable flavors rather than premium or organic credentials. The label typically leans into comfort cues and product imagery of hearty soup and visible pasta and chicken, and may tout real chicken or homestyle recipe language; it does not carry organic certification and is not specifically branded to children. In plain language, the product is processed beyond a homemade soup base and contains several industrial ingredients and additives. Sensory notes: expect a thin, savory chicken broth laced with jalapeno heat, small shreds of cooked white chicken, diced carrots, and curly semolina pasta that gives a slightly firm chew; texture is brothy and soothing rather than creamy. Packaging is a standard metal can with a colorful paper label and a pull-top or can opener lid; ritual use is straightforward — heat on stove or microwave, ladle into a bowl, and pair with crackers or a sandwich for an easy, warming meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium660mg29%
Total Carbohydrate121g44%
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,, Curly, Pasta, (Semolina, Wheat,, Wheat, Flour,, Egg, (Dried)),, Jalapeno, Pepper., Contains, less, than, 2%, of:, Modified, Food, Starch,, Chicken, Fat,, Corn, Protein, (Hydrolyzed),, Water,, Salt,, Spice,, Flavor,, Potassium, Chloride,, Carrot, Puree,, Onion, Powder,, Sugar,, Soy, Protein, Isolate,, Tomato, Extract,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Maltodextrin,, Garlic, Powder,, Parsley, (Dried),, Spice,, Natural, Flavor,, Egg, White, (Dried),, Vinegar, (Dried),, Jalapeno, Juice, Solids,, Calcium, Chloride,, Beta, Carotene, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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 such as modified food starch, hydrolyzed corn protein, maltodextrin, soy protein isolate, sodium phosphate, and flavorings, indicating ultra-processed formulation and manufacturing.

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Common Questions about Progresso Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup With Jalapeno

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This soup has a decent protein content at 6 grams per serving and is low in sugar, making it a satisfying option for a quick meal. However, it does have a higher sodium level at 660mg per cup, which is something to consider if you’re watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
storm-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientadventurous
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