Soup is comforting in itself, but something about tomato soup seems even more so.
Although the ingredient combo enticed me, this soup fell short.
I paid $3.79 for a soup I had some issues preparing.
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The look:Immediately concerning.
The taste:Not good.
It tasted sugary, had a hint of fruitiness, and left a confusing aftertaste.
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It cost me $3.79.
After I added water, the consistency got worse, becoming uneven and separated.
It was orangey-red in color.
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Its Cream of Tomato is available in classic and reduced sodium versions.
The surface of this soup was also somewhat oily.
The taste:Too sugary, with a slightly fake synthetic taste.
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If you want a packaged tomato soup that tastes homemade, this isn’t the one for you.
Although the texture looked balanced, this soup had a watery yet heavy mouthfeel, which was confusing.
There was also a noticeable metallic aftertaste.
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I spent $5.29 on a carton of this tomato soup with a resealable top.
The look:Surprisingly orange.
It actually reminded me of vodka sauce.
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The texture was creamy without looking too thin or thick, which I took as a good sign.
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.
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Beyond pasta sauces and frozen dinners, the brand also makes soups, including itsTomato Basil.
The look:A very dark red that resembled tomato sauce.
It was thick but didn’t have huge chunks of tomato in it.
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The taste:Good, but very basil-forwardso much so that the basil flavor overpowered the tomato.
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.
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Its spice flecks were also plentiful.
The taste:Good, but it could be better.
That said, this tomato soup does the job but doesn’t quite hit the spot.
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The look:A medium red-orange shade with a thick yet creamy texture that reminded me of pureed vegetables.
It had an even, opaque color throughout and looked hearty.
This soup is artisanal in every sense of the word.
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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.
The look:A pale, muddy red with bunny-shaped pasta pieces mixed into it.
Its texture was thick and creamy, with a consistency that resembled watered-down mashed potatoes.
It has a slightly oily, iridescent layer on its surface.
The taste: Good, but not that tomatoey.
This option has a more subdued, fainter tasteit was almost like the tomato was an afterthought.
Although this soup wasn’t exactly what I would expect from a tomato soup, I still enjoyed it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this pick that set me back $5.29.
The look:A lighter red hue with a creamy consistency that wasn’t transparent or watery.
The taste:This soup was delicious.
It had a slightly tangy, subtly sweet edge with a bright tomato flavor that hit the spot.
It wasn’t overly salty and didn’t have any strange chemical aftertaste.
I imagine this soup would taste great paired with grilled cheese sandwiches.
I paid $4.79 for this soup, and I can’t wait to buy it again.
The look:A noticeable deep, dark red that wasn’t too thin or watery.
The consistency was smooth and even, with a few flecks of spice in it.
The soup also heated up evenly, which was a plus.
The taste:Bright and flavorful with a hint of tomatoey sweetness.
This soup was undeniably delicious and comforting and had a full-bodied taste with dimension.
My boyfriend, who’s a huge fan of tomato soup, exclaimed after taking a spoonful.
It had such a deliciously pleasant flavor that I found myself going back for more.
If you are a tomato soup fan, you definitely have to give this one a try.
