Unboxed: 8 comforting heat-and-eat soups
Consumers are seeking healthy soups to power through the colder seasons.
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For a truly plant-forward soup, look no further than this soup from vegan champions Upton’s Naturals. Inspired by the company founders’ favorite dal recipe, this hearty, legume-based soup has crimson lentils, tomatoes, onions and olive oil. It is Certified Plant Based and Non-GMO Project Verified.
Zoup! offers gluten-free soups that are preservative free and cooked in small batches. The product comes in a convenient, recyclable glass jar and has butternut squash, savory veggie broth, cream and skim milk, butter, nonfat milk powder and spice.
Consumers will enjoy this tomato and chickpea soup that brings warmth to chilly days and is Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten-Free and Certified Vegan. Each pouch contains simple ingredients with a plant-based protein to create a complete meal. This product has 10 g of protein, 5 g of fiber and has vegetable broth, ground tomatoes, soaked chickpeas, onions, carrots, celery, minced garlic, pea protein and spices.
18 Chestnuts prioritizes sustainability by sourcing ingredients grown by local farmers of The Farm at Thunder Valley to cultivate its plant-based soups. This flavorful, gluten free soup is available in two sizes: 16 oz and 32 oz. This SKU has zero added sugar and contains beets, Swiss chard, apple, celery, leeks, horseradish, garlic, parsley and dill.
This brand specializes in Indian cuisine-inspired meals and soups seasoned with spices such as cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom and clove. And, it's Non-GMO Project Verified. This mildly spicy soup contains tomato puree, coconut cream and serrano pepper. Other flavor varieties in this plant-based, heat-and-serve lineup include Creamy Chickpea and Kale, Creamy Spiced Butternut and Spiced Lentil. Each 17.6 oz single-use carton has two servings.
While consumers are often concerned about the amount of sodium in shelf-stable soup, they will be at ease with this soup that has less sodium compared to conventional options. This SKU has a variety of veggies such as corn, tomatoes, black beans, red kidney beans, celery and potatoes. Furthermore, Plantstrong is committed to sustainability and creates products that are oil-free and plant-based with USDA Organic, whole-food ingredients.
This traditional miso soup is gluten free with 3 g of fiber and 10 g of net carbs. Additionally, this soup can be consumed right out of the cup and has dried ingredients such as soybean paste, agar, onion, tofu, seaweed, green onion and Chinese cabbage and shitake mushroom extract powder. There are several soup flavors including Va Va Veggie, Flamin’ Tomato, Kickin’ Katsu Curry, Soy Satisfying and Sizzlin’ Sesame.
Cool beans! Packed with globally-inspired flavor, this heat-and-eat product offers 7 g of plant protein from white beans and 5 g of fiber per serving. The ingredients are sourced from family farms in the USA and are gluten free and vegan. Moreover, The Good Bean founder Sarah Wallace was inspired to craft these savory, plant-based products after her culinary explorations across the globe.
Cool beans! Packed with globally-inspired flavor, this heat-and-eat product offers 7 g of plant protein from white beans and 5 g of fiber per serving. The ingredients are sourced from family farms in the USA and are gluten free and vegan. Moreover, The Good Bean founder Sarah Wallace was inspired to craft these savory, plant-based products after her culinary explorations across the globe.
Interest in shelf-stable soup is rising, as shoppers continue looking for quick and satisfying meal options.
Sales of shelf-stable soup grew 10.6% to reach $8.23 billion in the 52 weeks ending Oct. 2 in the multi-outlet and natural enhanced channels, according to market research firm SPINS. The category includes ready-to-eat soup, broth, ramen, udon noodle blocks, bouillon and more.
Not only do shelf-stable soups offer comfort and convenience to consumers who are wrestling with winter colds and flus, but they also reflect several emerging trends in the marketplace.
Consumers are becoming more interested in products that support a healthy lifestyle. Brands are formulating more better-for-you choices with less sodium, plant-forward ingredients and organic certifications. More shelf-stable soup brands are offering traditional ingredients and fewer preservatives, as well. Moreover, soups are appearing with seasonal veggies such as butternut squash and beetroot apple.
Click through our gallery to find ready-to-heat soups—including some plant-forward styles—to scoop up for consumers.
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