The cost of a can of soup.

[bobcat]

Good grief, the average cost is around $2.50, and some brands are $5.00 per can.
They are about 1/3 liquid, and the rest pasta, beans, rice, and veggies.
Maybe I'm living in the past, but that just seems higher than it ought to be. IDK

 

[Nathan]

I like to home-made soup, most canned soup is low on flavor and high on sodium.

 

[Marie5656]

Yes, pricey. I usually make from scratch...when I am of a mind.

 

[hollydolly]

I have not eaten soup from a can for maybe 40 years.. when we were kids, our regular lunch was heinz tomato soup...or Knorr chicken noodle soup....

Years ago as an adult I found them way too salty so I have not eaten them since.. I've just had a look now online at the price in our Major supermarkets... it's £1.30 for 300grms... £1.70 for 400grms ( about 10 and 12oz) .. equivelent to $1.75 US... $2.29 US...

A pack of 4 cans costs around £3.69
https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/search?query=can+tomato+soup&inputType=suggested

I always make soup from scratch

 

[IrishEyes]

Just compare it to the cost of printer ink and it's a bargain!

 

[Paladin1950]

I still remember my mother sending me to the store downstairs under our apartment to buy a can of Campbell's Bean with Bacon Soup, for 16¢, for my lunch.

 

[KSav]

I still remember my mother sending me to the store downstairs under our apartment to buy a can of Campbell's Bean with Bacon Soup, for 16¢, for my lunch.

Campbell's Bean With Bacon Soup is a longtime favorite of mine. I avoid canned soup because of the sodium levels, but a couple of times during winter blizzards I will heat up some Bean With Bacon.

 

[CallMeKate]

I still remember my mother sending me to the store downstairs under our apartment to buy a can of Campbell's Bean with Bacon Soup, for 16¢, for my lunch.

Current price for that very soup at my WalMart currently... $1.92.

 

[Trade]

I'm not much for soup but I do like an occasional can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew.

And when you are finished you can use the can for target practice.

But it's up to $3.38 at Walmart.

 

[KSav]

I'm not much for soup but I do like an occasional can of Dinty Moore Beef Stew.

That's another old favorite of mine, and another good one for a winter blizzard—or any time, of course.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I guess my question would be what do you eat for a quick meal that is significantly cheaper than the can of soup.

I still shop the sales and keep a few cans on the shelf.

It’s getting to the point that the can itself is more valuable than the contents.

I think that we will begin to see more companies phase out the traditional tin can in favor of some form of plastic.

 

[Trade]

I guess my question would be what do tou you eat for a quick meal that is significantly cheaper than the can of soup.

I still shop the sales and keep a few cans on the shelf.

Spaghetti is still pretty cheap and easy to prepare. But eating those cheap high carb calories will really pack the weight on fast.

 

[Trade]

That's another old favorite of mine, and another good one for a winter blizzard—or any time, of course.

Back when my boys were young I would take them on camping/fishing trips and that was one of our favorites. We'd eat it cold straight out of the can. All you need is a spoon.

 

[Bretrick]

Packaged soup is much better value for money.
Makes 1 litre - 34 fluid ounces.
You can add meat or veg as well.

 

[hollydolly]

I guess my question would be what do you eat for a quick meal that is significantly cheaper than the can of soup.

I still shop the sales and keep a few cans on the shelf.

It’s getting to the point that the can itself is more valuable than the contents.

I think that we will begin to see more companies phase out the traditional tin can in favor of some form of plastic.

yes well they've been suplying ready made soups in Various types of cartons for a long time now as well..

 

[MountainRa]

Thankfully ramen noodle soup is still cheap and we actually like it. I dress it up with a few chopped vegetables and maybe some leftover meat. Sodium content is most likely high though.
It’s what I call a last resort meal when I’m out of ideas and time. Another plus is I can easily make it on our wood stove if the power goes out.

 

[DebraMae]

I generally make homemade soup but I like Campbell's tomato with grilled cheese or homestyle chicken noodle if I don't feel well.

 

[Jules]

What is the average cost for a can of Campbell’s tomato soup. Regular and sale.

In Canada, regular is around $1.50. On sale it’s .87 to 97 at the lowest.

I consider canned soup as emergency food.

I make large batches of soup from fall until spring.

 

[David777]

I regularly buy and consume Progresso canned soups from Walmart NMs. An impatient, lazy way to make healthy meals. Buy Garden Vegetable most. Favorite supermarket soup by far today is Walmart NM $4 16 ounce broccoli cheese from their deli racks. Its packaging is unpleasant to open and impossibly messy. I only use 8 ounces at a time.

Safeway deli's once had the same soup recipe but somehow Walmart got a hold of their recipe while Safeway's own broccoli cheese soup for the same amount is $6. Most other broccoli cheese soup is not even close to as enjoyable, as they don't use the correct cheese. Of course, broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables.

Dry packaged soups almost universally contain Mono Sodium Glutamate, a neurochemical affecting much more than taste enhancement it is intended for. It is a natural low level component of some vegetables. But is used for marketing sales reasons at unnatural levels. For decades, I have avoided purchasing any processed foods containing MSG and is a key reason I avoid Asian foods that is usually added as supermarket products Accent or Aji-No-Moto.

MSG is known as monosodium glutamate and note can appear on food labels at lower safe levels under other names, including sodium glutamate, hydrolyzed plant protein, yeast extract, or autolyzed yeast. So yeah, I'm a guy at supermarkets with reading glasses on scrutinizing barely readable label text.

 

[Veronica]

I can and do make soups etc to freeze but I also eat canned and boxed soups. I try to stick with the low calorie ones.
Sometimes I "upgrade " them by adding more of. For example I slice and cook fresh mushrooms to add to mushroom soup.
Or I add more chicken or rice or broccoli etc. I dont eat them but I do use some of the condensed ones like cream of chicken and cream of mushroom in recipes.

In my opinion the true cost of any food is not cost per item but cost per meal.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I know what you mean Bob. I got cans of Campbell's cream of mushroom soup from Amazon Fresh for 99 cents. I jumped on that because I'd seen them at our local supermarket for $1.89. Here's the Amazon Fresh soup page with various brands and sizes, starting at $1 a can.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=soups+canned&i=amazonfresh&crid=32DXB86RRU4YB&sprefix=soup%2Camazonfresh%2C81&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_2_4

 

[mrstime]

Our son had to go to Washington State a couple of days ago, he was shocked at the prices of everything except gas.I have always thought our prices were higher but he assured me that gas is the only thing that is cheaper. He was there over night and so happy to get home. His (our)cat was so happy he got home, she likes us but adores him, and missed him so much.

 

[Lawrence00]

This fall and winter i might do some frozen kale or spinach crock pot soup, with brown and wild rice. And garlic and other spices. Low cost and good stuff.

 

[bobcat]

I Like the Amy's soup because it's generally healthier, but it's usually around $3.50 to $5, and then they mark it down to $3 so you feel like you're getting a bargain.

 

[CallMeKate]

I Like the Amy's soup because it's generally healthier, but it's usually around $3.50 to $5, and then they mark it down to $3 so you feel like you're getting a bargain.

I get the Amy's Light in Sodium Lentil Vegetable... still $3.68 here. But more often I do a special order for Health Valley no salt added soups. Way too darn pricey, but you can add salt-free seasonings and it's perfect without a sodium issue. I get the chicken noodle, vegetable, chicken rice, and minestrone. Sometimes the tomato, but it's kinda thin.