Food Network Staffers Can’t Stop Restocking Their Pantry with These Canned Soups
From chicken noodle to tomato soup, you'll be stocking up your kitchen with these great selections.
We’ve all been there when you’re standing in front of your pantry and disappointed in the lack of shelf-life choices you stock up on out of convenience. Canned goods can be boring when you’re on the hunt for something delicious to fill your appetite. But it doesn’t have to be that way! For once, be excited to open your pantry for canned items like your selection of soups.
Canned soup has come a long way from limp noodles and salty broths when you have protein packed and well-seasoned options. Not only are they ready-to-eat and quick and easy, but our editors swear that these are their go-to whether they need to whip up something in a pinch or use it as a base for a full on meal.
Canned, jarred or boxed, these 9 soups are perfect to sit in your pantry — but they’ll go fast once you see how delicious they are!
A classic comfort soup when sick or temperatures are cooler, this Italian-style, slow-simmered chicken noodle soup from Rao’s is the best store-bought one I’ve tried. What really stands out is the broth – the garlic, onion, parsley and oregano really come through, making it more flavorful and homemade-tasting than other store-bought chicken noodle options. I also like that it comes in a glass jar that can be stored in the refrigerator after opening if not serving all at once. — Laura James, Commerce Editor
I find that tomato soup can be a hit or a miss because the ones I’ve tried in the past are so watery. But that’s not the case for this tomato bisque! It’s so rich and creamy and bold in the tomato flavor. A cup of this always warms me up, but sometimes when I make homemade pizza, I thicken it, and it actually makes for a great sauce to put on your dough! — Lauren Tom Cerone, Associate Commerce Editor
As someone who develops recipes for a living, I usually make my own soups but in a pinch, I am a big fan of the Heyday Canning soups and their seasoned beans as well. They're made with good quality ingredients, and they have interesting flavor combos that you don't always see on the supermarket shelves — like Curried Corn Chowder or Butternut Lentil Stew. — Amy Stevenson, Recipe Developer
I don’t make casseroles often, but when I do, I find myself frustrated by the lack of “healthy” condensed soup options. I’m talking something without seed oils, unnecessary fillers, sugar, and the like. When browsing the shelves of my local Whole Foods, I stumbled upon Pacific Foods. Not only do they offer an organic cream of chicken option, but with just 9 ingredients, I know I’m going to get the texture and flavor I want without all the junk. — Ellie Sanders, Newsletter Editor
Like everyone else, I grew up on grilled cheese and tomato soup — a classic, right? But as I got older (and learned how to make tomato bisque), the classic canned options weren’t cutting it anymore. That is, until I tried Amy’s Cream of Tomato soup. It’s thick, creamy, and perfectly flavored with the sweet tang of vine-ripened tomatoes. It's my go-to for busy weeknights or a quick nostalgic bite. And honorable mention to Amy's Rustic Italian Vegetable and Pasta Fagioli. They taste like homemade soups you spent hours on. — Ellie Sanders, Newsletter Editor
I’ll be the first to admit that I go a little bit butternut crazy during the cooler months. There’s something about the subtle, nutty-sweet flavor of the squash that I just can’t get enough of. And, while I peel and roast my own for homemade soup often, there are times when I need a shortcut — which is why I always have a box or two of Pacific Foods Organic Butternut Squash soup on hand. It’s super creamy, feels extra cozy thanks to a bit of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in the recipe – and is easily zhuzhed into a full meal with the addition of your favorite toppings (like bacon pieces, roasted pumpkin seeds or crumbled goat cheese, to name a few). — Kristie Collado, Digital Editorial Programming Manager
This soup makes me so happy. It’s like one or two degrees removed from traditional chicken noodle soup, but the pastina and mini meatballs bring a whimsy to those familiar flavors. It makes me feel like a kid again. — Lauren Tom Cerone, Associate Commerce Editor
This Golden Butternut Lentil Stew tastes like fall in a can to me. With butternut squash, lentils, organic coconut milk and Diaspora Co. spices like turmeric and coriander, this stew is flavor-packed and nourishing, containing 8 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein per can. When I can’t be bothered to cook, this comforting soup is a great quick meal that tastes much more flavorful and homemade than you’d expect from a can. — Laura James, Commerce Editor
It’s the nostalgic, childhood memories that hit home with this canned soup! Leave it to Annie’s to seal up exactly the type of soup your mom would serve when you were sick in bed. Usually, chicken noodle can be super bland, but this one has so much flavor from the sage and thyme seasoning that will make your mouth water. — Lauren Tom Cerone, Associate Commerce Editor
