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Chicken & Orzo Soup, 15.7 OZ
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Chicken & Orzo Soup, 15.7 OZ

RAOS
Available at Whole Foods
260
Calories
13g
Protein
5g
Sugars
1770mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this RAO'S Chicken & Orzo in the soup aisle or your pantry as an easy heat-and-eat dinner for a chilly evening or a quick, nostalgic meal when you're short on time. It gives a comforting, homey vibe — like a simple homemade soup — but the ingredient list (modified starches, natural flavors, yeast extract and enriched pasta) hints at industrial processing used to stabilize texture, flavor and shelf life. Those additives and refined ingredients point toward a more processed product despite the recognizable chunks of chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 JAR
Servings per Container: 1
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium1770mg77%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Protein13g
* 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, ENRICHED, ORZO, (SEMOLINA,, EGG, WHITE,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE, [IRON],, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), CHICKEN, ONIONS, CELERY, CARROTS, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT, SUGAR, YEAST, EXTRACT, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (MILK,, SALT,, CULTURES,, ENZYMES), CHICKEN, FAT, FOOD, STARCH, NATURAL, FLAVOR, ONION, POWDER, SPICES, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH, GARLIC, OLIVE, OIL..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 and additives (modified food starch, natural flavor, yeast extract) and enriched/refined grains, which are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods aimed at enhancing texture, flavor and shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Chicken & Orzo Soup, 15.7 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! This soup packs a decent protein punch with 13 grams per serving, making it a filling option for a quick meal. However, it does have a higher sodium content at 1770 mg, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientnostalgic
$5.19
per package