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Soup is comforting in itself, but something about tomato soup seems even more so. Whether eaten alone as a quick meal or as the perfect partner to grilled cheese, there’s nothing like it. Breaking out the pots and pans and making a bowl from scratch can be involved, but thankfully, there are many different tomato soup options on grocery store shelves that allow you to relish in its savory flavor at home without putting in the work.
The look: Immediately concerning. I knew this soup was condensed, but I didn't realize I would have trouble making it once I added a can of water. The condensed soup—pre-adding water—was very thick and hard to get out of the can, so much so that I had to wrestle it out with a spoon. I tried to trust the process, but even after heating it up with the added water, the consistency was still chunky and watery, with the actual soup and water not blending well together.
Progresso is known for its soups—the brand makes everything from spicy chicken noodle options to protein-packed lentil variations. Its Cream of Tomato is available in classic and reduced sodium versions. Made with tomatoes, cream, and basil, the low-sodium tomato soup cost me an astounding $7.29 for a single can in New York City and is one that I wish was less sugary-tasting.
The taste: Really good, but it didn't taste like traditional tomato soup. Instead, it had a bit smoky, ever-so-slightly spicy, somewhat sweet flavor. In fact, not only did it look like vodka sauce to me, but I found it to be quite reminiscent of vodka sauce, which isn't necessarily bad. I wouldn't totally write this one off, but just know that with this tomato soup, you're not getting one bursting with in-your-face vine-ripened tomato flavor.
The look: This soup came in a wide, hefty can that felt heavy and substantial when I picked it up. The actual soup was a medium red with a good portion of rotini pasta mixed into it. It had a thick yet transparent consistency with large chunks of crushed tomato floating throughout. Its spice flecks were also plentiful.
The taste: First and foremost, this soup doesn’t taste like your everyday tomato soup, but it’s still freaking good. This soup is artisanal in every sense of the word. For starters, it has hints of sourdough bread and sharp Cheddar cheese, which gives it a rich, savory flavor. My only complaint is that it tastes a tad too salty. Even so, a bowl of this would taste great with salads and sandwiches. It also made me curious about the other soup options this brand offers.
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