My husband and I recently bought a 538g (19oz) can of 50% Less Sodium Minestrone Soup by Progresso when it was on sale for $1.12. I was attracted to the fact that it was a lower sodium variety of soup that was healthier than many other classic Progresso soups that are loaded full of sodium. But would this soup be up to scratch or just another disappointment? I soon found out.
I tried one serving of 50% Less Sodium Minestrone Soup by Progresso for lunch recently and was quite impressed with the aroma of the soup, as well as the wide variety of ingredients used. It contained chunky carrots, celery, chick peas, potatoes, pasta, kidney beans and a generous amount of herbs. I liked the hearty texture and taste of the soup. Even though it contains 50% less sodium than leading brands of Progresso soups, I still found this soup to be rather salty.
Each 252g (1 cup) serving of 50% Less Sodium Minestrone Soup by Progresso contains 120 calories, 0.5g of saturated fat, 0mg of cholesterol, 470mg of sodium, 24g of carbohydrate, 4g of dietary fibre, 4g of sugar, and 5g of protein. This soup is lower in calories than you would expect and it is also low in saturated fat and it contains no cholesterol. 50% Less Sodium Minestrone Soup by Progresso is endorsed by the American Heart Association. This soup is a good source of protein, but it is still rather high in sodium, making up 19% of a person's daily recommended allowance of sodium.
This soup would not be suitable for vegetarians, as it contains chicken broth and other meat products.
This soup was a quick and easy option when I did not feel like cooking a complicated lunch. But it was too salty for my taste. I would recommend this soup if you are in a hurry and want a quick and simple meal, but I do not plan on buying it again. I would rather stick with homemade soup.
