The General Mills-owned brand has been around since the 1920s.
It was founded after two New Orleans-based Italian importing companies merged.
Beyond canned soups, the company also sells canned beans, broths, and other food items.
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In short, Progresso has something for everybody.
Priced at $4.79, this soup was decent but lacked depth.
The taste:Unremarkable.
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It’s rich and savory, with a deep roasted chicken flavor but still falls short.
I purchased this soup for $4.79 and don’t feel strongly either way about it.
The look:A semi-clear yellowy broth with oversized pasta pieces and vegetables, such as carrots and celery.
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It also has oversized chunks of white meat chicken and an overwhelmingly thick texture.
The taste:A balanced, savory roasted chicken flavor that wasn’t too salty or sweet.
The carrots and vegetables were a nice touch and provided a contrast to the meaty chicken and cooked pasta.
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I would eat this one again, but it probably wouldn’t be my first choice.
I bought this soup for $4.79 but am unsure if I’d drop money on it again.
In my notes, I wrote that the amount of potatoes in this soup was impressive.
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The taste:Very savory.
It packed a brackish taste from the clams and a slight acidic undertone from the broth.
It definitely has more umami than a pure vegetable soup, thanks to the clams.
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It’s thick and hearty, filled with barley, chicken, and vegetable pieces.
The taste:Just alright but kind of boring.
Meanwhile, the broth had a slightly goopy feel.
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Overall, this soup was okay but not that exciting.
The look:It was thick and velvety smooth, resembling ranch dressing.
It contained chunks of potatoes and clams enrobed in its opaque broth.
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Not many other vegetables were visible.
Meanwhile, the actual potatoes weren’t seasoned enough and were kind of just there.
It was good but not outstanding, but I’d probably buy it again.
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Here’sanother option, which I found to be better than the noodle-based ones.
It’s made with chicken, herbs, vegetables, and rice that isn’t overly soft or mushy.
This soup cost me $4.54, and I’d gladly eat it again.
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The soup has a roasted taste, but that’s about it.
All in all, I would choose this soup over the brand’s chicken noodle options.
However,this soupdidn’t disappoint.
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The look:This soup was very glossy and smooth right out of the can.
It was a very pale yellow with muted green broccoli chunks.
The yellow shade wasn’t consistent, and there were some darker areas along the soup’s edge.
The taste: Pretty good, but it tasted even better after I added a dash of salt.
This soup has a pared-down cheesy flavor that I thought would be sharp and zingy but instead was mellow.
This soup was pretty good and quickly grew on me.
A few oil pools were noticeable on its surface.
There were also ample ingredients, and I could tell instantly that this soup was satiating.
The taste: It was really good.
It was beefy with a slightly acidic tomatoey taste and didn’t come across as synthetic or metallic.
I’d buy this soup again, but might steer clear of the peas.
I spent $4.79 on this chicken and sausage dish that packed a punch.
The look:A see-through light red broth with flecks of seasoning.
The broth wasn’t thin and watery but instead thicker with a heavy texture.
Still, I think I would repurchase this one and like how it had an in-your-face flavor.
I spent $4.79 on a soup I thoroughly enjoyed.
The taste:Delicious.
I was actually surprised by how much I enjoyed this split pea soup.
It had a mild earthy flavor and wasn’t overly salty.
Meanwhile, the small ham chunks provided a smokiness that complimented this soup well.
I need to remember to add this soup to my grocery list.
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