Winter has arrived again, which can only mean one thing: soup season is back.
With frigid temperatures comes a new-found craving for hearty,nutritious soupsthat fill your kitchen with irresistible warm aromas.
Despite its simple nature, soups can have trickier and more complex recipes.
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If you’re pressed for time, making a soup from scratch might not be economical.
Look to the deli or prepared foods sections instead of the canned soup aisle on your next grocery run.
You’ll find your favorite soup flavors and perhaps some unique varieties there.
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Costco
Few store brands have garnered as much fanfare as Costco’s Kirkland Signature label.
Costco members can shop for almost every grocery category imaginable under the Kirkland banner, including soups.
Ready-to-heat soups like theBroccoli Cheddar Soupcome with enough soup to feed a family.
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I stockpile several in the freezer.
It’s delicious and great for the holidays!"
One happy customer onRedditdescribed theThai Chicken Coconut Curry Soupas “sooo yummy and comforting!”
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Albertsons
Albertsons' private labelSignature Selectcovers the gamut of grocery items, including ready-to-heat soup.
Customers can cozy up to classic flavors like chicken noodle, tomato basil, and New England-style clam chowder.
To change things up a bit, customers will also find Coconut Curry Chicken and Spiced Pumpkin Bisque.
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Once there, you’ll find a variety of beloved products, including store-brand Meal Simple items.
Good option if you want to have something on hand at home."
Aldi
Aldi has a loyal customer following, thanks to its many private-label products.
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Its Specially Selected brand includes prepared soups that will warm anyone up this winter.
Having it now with a grilled cheese for lunch."
Other flavors available includeSouthwest Black Bean SoupandTomato Parmesan Bisque.
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That commitment to quality can be felt throughout the store in every aisle.
These include lentil soup, Roasted Red Pepper & Smoked Gouda Bisque, andLemon, Chicken & Orzo.
Flavors include Broccoli Cheddar, Minestrone, Split Pea, and Chicken Tortilla.
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For ready-made soups, classic flavors likeTomato BasilandLobster Bisqueare available in two-packs for easy serving.
Both year-round and seasonal varieties of soups have customers returning week after week for pantry restocks.
“Had the lentil for lunch and it was very good,” addedanother.
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There is no shortage of ready-to-heatsoups, including New England Clam Chowder,Tuscan-Style Lasagna, and Turkey Chili.
Organic varieties such as Chicken Tortilla and Spicy Red Lentil are also available.
One customershared, “The broccoli cheddar is always on point.”
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