We Tasted And Ranked 11 Vegetable Soup Brands

When people think of soupthey usually lean towards something like a chicken noodle for sick days or a tomato soup pairing for grilled cheese sammies. There are also those special occasion soups like an Italian wedding or a chowder that sneak in the rotation from time to time. But within the pantheon of comfort classicsthe often overlooked vegetable makes an appearancereminding us that health is importanttoo.

For this taste testI decided to seek out a more nutritious soup optionfilled with fiberready to help you stay warmstay fitand get that full serving of vegetables. I sought out an array of brands to see which was the bestlooking at nutrition factsingredientsand overall taste. Can a veggie soup really be better than some of the iconic options on the shelves?

I was surprised by my top threeand I think you will betoo. Let's see which canned veggie soup is here to save the day –- veggie !

Wegmans is a favorite of minebut I was sad to put this grocery store's brand-name vegetable soup in last place. Unfortunatelyit was a deserved loss.

This canned vegetable option had a good lineup of ingredientsfeaturing carrotscelerycorngreen beanspeasdiced tomatoespotatoesrotini pastaonionsred bell peppersspicesand a tomato puree base. HoweverI did find it odd this vegetarian delight wasn't actually vegetarianas it was made with chicken broth. And with 660 milligrams of sodium in just 1 cupthings weren't looking great for Wegmans.

Overallthe veggies looked and felt real — no processed pieces in this soup — but the taste was simply meh. Maybe it was the wheat- pasta funking up this flavor profilebut something was just off about the taste. Even though there was a lot of sodium in this onethere was no salt flavor; the soup was overloaded with tomato instead. With that saidit wasn't super acidicbut there wasn't much in this one to give it a redeeming spot on this list. For canned vegetable soupWegmans is out.

While Campbell's may be the OG soup brand and have a killer lineup of flavors that people know and lovethe brand's vegetable soup option just ain't it. Featuring a tomato basethis canned classic comes with carrotstomato pureegreen beanscornpastapeasceleryand spices. Like WegmansI was surprised to find beef stock in theretoobut the sodium count surpassed the grocery brand with 410 milligrams in a 1/2 cup.

Even though I just touted Campbell's as a top brandI was still nervous to try this one coming off my chicken soup taste test. While the broth was delishthere wasn't much to write home about in terms of ingredients. HoweverCampbell's vegetable option surprised meas it was packed to the brim with veggies. But buyer beware: There is no actual broth in this canned soup. You have to add water to create it.

Like WegmansCampbell's had no real flavor profile. Weirdly enoughthe potatoes were the main flavor with some salt in tow. This soup was soup-er bland and deeply unimpressive.

In my chicken soup rankingI was surprised to learn that the popular brand Rao'sknown for its pasta saucestepped into the "canned" soup market. While the brand's soups feature a jarwe let it slide. I tried their Vegetable Minestronefeaturing 700 milligrams of sodium in one containeralong with an array of tomatoesceleryonionpotatoeszucchinidark red kidney beanschickpeasand spices.

For a soup that looked deliciousI shouldn't have judged the jar by its aesthetic. There were no real flavors to be foundas green beans took over the profile. Even with that presenceit was quite bland. I didn't get any Parmesan flavoring as the package stated either. Howeverthe saving grace for this soup was the addition of the ditalini pasta — my favorite on this list. Between size and texturethis pasta is the perfect soup complement. 

Was this one bad? No. I think you could dress it up with some spices and saltbut if that's the caseI'll just make my own.

Up next was Signature Select's Vegetable Soup. This was another condensed option featuring potatoescarrotstomato pureepeascorngreen beanspastaceleryand spices. With 650 milligrams of sodium in just a 1/2-cupI was praying I'd get some flavor out of this grocery brand.

I askedand I did receive. This option was super salty with an almost floral base. It was a weird combination of flavorsbut it wasn't necessarily bad. The can boasted big chunks of veggies and lots of ingredients to enjoywhich I likedbut the potatoes definitely took over the soup.

At the end of the daythis soup was fine; I just didn't love it. Nothing stuck out that would make me want to eat it again. I did appreciate the complexity of flavorsbut it was too sweet for me. This is another thank younext.

I feel like I never know what I'm going to get with Amy'sbut the brand's Organic Chunky Vegetable Soup wasn't a total bust. This one featured all organic ingredientssuch as diced tomatoescarrotsgreen beanscorn peasspinachonionsceleryand some spicesand offered up 720 milligrams of sodium in 1 cup. This stat made me wonder if the flavor train was coming to the station.

Regarding flavorthe can listed sea salt and black pepper as the only spicesand the broth absolutely reflected that listing. I wished there was more complexitybut these simple additions did make the broth seem clean and healthy. The veggies followed suit. They were diverse and tasted freshbut there was something missing within this medley. It wasn't super blandbut the veggie combo didn't play well together compared to some of the others.

Amy's gets a "fine" rating. If you're looking for organicthis one might be for youbut when it comes to a hearty and flavorful soup experienceit isn't for me.

Taking the No. 6 place spot was a brand I'd never heard of before: Healthy Valley with their Organic Vegetable Soup. This was my favorite healthy ingredient list — the best by far — featuring organic potatoescarrotscelerydiced tomatoescornpeasgreen beansonionstomato pastered kidney beansspinachand spices. I loved the diversity! The best part? This soup featured only 45 milligrams of sodium in 1 cup. Yesyou read that right. Of coursethis low salt count made me a little nervous about the flavorbut stay with me.

While there was almost no flavor (I guessed as much)there was a lot of pepper coming through the brothmaking this one taste very natural. It looked homemadetoomaking me feel like this canned option was actually healthy. 

I know the flavor wasn't idealbut this was a killer base to add salt and other ingredientsas it's so healthy all around. You can really make it your own and feel good about a quick and easy canned soup. While I'll forgo this onethis is my top recommendation for the healthy column!

Up next is a brand most know and love: Annie's. For this taste testI tried the brand's Organic Vegetable Soupfeaturing celerycornonioncarrotstomato pasteone of two soups with carrot pureepeaspastaand spices. For the salt countAnnie's come in with 570 milligrams of sodium in 1 can.

For this soupI did find a lot of positivessuch as a thicker soup base and hearty pasta pieces — both great texturally. Regarding tasteI don't know how to describe this one. The soup wasn't salty at allbut it wasn't bland. That tomato base did bring something to the tableand it was a nice change from a heavily salted brothbut if you're looking for traditional flavoringyou won't find it here. Howeverthe veggies seemed super basic to me compared to some of the other soupsbut I ended up liking this one as a solid option. 

My final verdict: Annie's is organic and doesn't have a ton of salt. The broth is decentand the pieces inside follow suit. I wouldn't say this is a favoritebut it's a good go-to if it's at your local grocery store.

Placing in the top four is one of the top soup brands on the marketProgressowith a classic vegetable soup. This one offers eaters a tomato, carrot puree and tomato puree basecarrotscorngreen beanspotatoesrotini pastaand dried peas. With 600 milligrams of sodium in 1 cupI knew the flavor was on its way.

I love how Progresso is known for it's hearty soupsas this one had big chunks of real vegetables — no tiny processed ingredients here. Regarding the brothit wasn't super saltyletting the tomato base really shine. It was giving marinara sauce vibesat timeswhich I feared would turn on me after a few bites. HoweverI was wrong. The broth was pretty balanced.

While this canned vegetable soup was pretty good overallI didn't love it. Like — absolutelybut I wasn't falling for this brand. I do suggest you try it out and see for yourself!

I had flashbacks to diet culture in the '90's when I saw the Healthy Choice label on this soupa brand I had truly forgotten. Howeverthe Country Vegetable was healthy and tastydeserving a top three spot! This one featured carrotstomato pureecelerykidney beanszucchinipeasgreen beansspinachand spicesalong with 470 milligrams of sodium in 1 can. So far so good.

This was the first soup in the bunch that offered a great flavor base without being too bland or salty. There was also a nice array of veggiestoo. This one tasted and looked realnaturaland homemade. No real notes here.

Overall, I was just as surprised as you with my bronze medal award winner. Healthy Choice offered a healthy and tasty soup that you really need to try to believe. I can't believe I'm saying thisbut I would absolutely eat this one again!

Placing second is Trader Joe's Garden Vegetable Soup. This bad boy impressed mewith real pieces of kale and Swiss chardspinachcelerytomatocarrotonionzucchinired bell peppersdiced tomatoesand spices. While it did feature 790 milligrams of sodium in 1 cup of soup – a hefty price to pay in daily intake — the taste was definitely worth it.

Unlike most of the othersTJ's veggie soup was super salty in the best ways. While salt was the main flavoring componentthere was also an acidic tomato base that cut the sodium blast in a way that left it balanced but still bold. What I really loved were the large pieces of leafy greens and small chopped veggies. Some of the other soups felt homemadebut this one really shined in a grandma's kitchen sort of way.

Why did it place second? While this one was truly deliciousthe salt overload pushed it back from first place. Howeverthis small fact shouldn't deter you from trying it. If you like bold flavorsthis one is absolutely for you!

I'm telling you right nownothing on this list even comes close to Aldi's Deutsche Kuche Fall Harvest Vegetable Soup. This one was amazing in all the right waysand I am happy to boast about it until my word count runs out. It's definitely one of the many canned goods at Aldi you should be grabbing.

Aldi's German- veggie soup featured potatoeswhite cabbagecarrotsegg spaghettipeasred/green peppersonionsgreen beanstomato pastetomatoesleeksand spices. It had the most diverse and unique selection of ingredients. But with the bold flavors and cool content came a whopping 910 milligrams of sodium in just 1 cup of soup. Yeahit's a little aggressivefor sure.

But salt content brings flavor that you just won't find in any of these other soups. The peppers and the spaghetti added a cool textural componenttoo. I'm not sure how they did itbut the complexity was off the chartsoffering sweet components mixed with savory in a way that just made sense. 

Deutsche Kuche's soup may not be super healthybut mannothing can touch this flavor. From the veggie additions to the brothI have no negatives. This is a must-try!

I looked for as many canned vegetable soups as I could findscouring my local supermarkets and superstores. While taste was definitely a huge factorI kept health and wellness in mindmore so for this taste test than the others I've completed. Sodium count and ingredients did play a part in my final rankingsbut if the soup tasted goodit went to the top of my list.