THE SOUP THAT HAS MORE SUGAR THAN THREE DIGESTIVES – AND THE HEALTHIER TINS TO BUY
I still recall the seismic arrival of the first fresh soups, courtesy of New Covent Garden Soup. After a childhood of being reared on tins of Heinz tomato, cream of chicken and mulligatawny, it was a revolution.
As a nutritionist and the author of Soup Glorious Soup, I confess I have bought very few tins in the interim since. But am I missing a trick? They are inexpensive, exceptionally convenient, and keep for an age. So how do these vintage store cupboard fallbacks fare nutritionally? Like most food types, there are good and bad when ranking them for taste and health.
Here’s my pick of the ones to eat and the ones to avoid, as well as the healthiest and unhealthiest tins in the supermarkets.
The healthiest tinned soups – ranked from worst to best
FAQs
How can I make tinned soup healthier?
To boost the nutrition of your tinned soup, try adding frozen vegetables before heating, top with wholemeal croutons, or sprinkle in some seeds.
Can tinned soups be as healthy as homemade soups?
Tinned soups are generally not as healthy as homemade because of their high salt content, as well as added sugars and ultra-processed ingredients. However, some tinned soups are healthier than others.
Can you eat tinned soup if you have high blood pressure?
Yes, you can eat tinned soup if you have high blood pressure, but make sure to buy the low-sodium versions as most tins are high in salt which can increase your blood pressure.
2025-12-12T13:05:47Z
