They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a commercial
for it.

I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.

Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.

Andy

In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a commercial
> for it.
>
> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
>
> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
>
> Andy

I've been able to purchase a low sodium campbell's soup in two varieties
at my local grossery store now for several years. Cream of mushroom and
chicken noodle. They really were low in sodium, tasted like sh** and
were 3 times the price of the regular soup. And they were not condensed
to give you a better deal.

It's going to take some convincing that they really have figured it out.

In the meantime, I make soup myself.
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In article >,
George > wrote:

> Andy wrote:
> > They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a
> > commercial
> > for it.
> >
> > I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
> >
> > Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
> >
> > Andy
>
> Just say no. Its just too easy to make great soup yourself.

And it freezes well.
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Andy wrote:
> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a commercial
> for it.
>
> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
>
> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
>
> Andy

Just say no. Its just too easy to make great soup yourself.

Omelet said...

> In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a
>> commercial for it.
>>
>> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
>>
>> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
>>
>> Andy
>
> I've been able to purchase a low sodium campbell's soup in two varieties
> at my local grossery store now for several years. Cream of mushroom and
> chicken noodle. They really were low in sodium, tasted like sh** and
> were 3 times the price of the regular soup. And they were not condensed
> to give you a better deal.
>
> It's going to take some convincing that they really have figured it out.
>
> In the meantime, I make soup myself.


Om,

You're right. Campbells can't make soup!!!

Sodium is tricky, given the serving sizes and condensed or not. The new 25%
Less Sodium is based on the Classic Chicken noodle soup but it seems that
the Low Sodium is lowest of them all. Calories do jump around a little as
well.

I can't begin to guess the difference between "Chicken Noodle," "Chicken
with Noodles" and "Chicken with Egg Noodles" soups.

Andy


25% Less Sodium Chicken Noodle Soup
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1/2 cup condensed
Calories 60 Sodium 660mg


Low Sodium Chicken with Noodles Soup
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1 can
Calories 160 Sodium 140mg


Campbell's® Chunky™ Healthy Request® Chicken Noodle Soup
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1 cup
Calories 120 Sodium 480mg


Select® Chicken with Egg Noodles Soup
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1 cup
Calories 110 Sodium 990mg


Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1/2 Cup

Calories 60 Sodium 890mg

George said...

> Andy wrote:
>> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a
>> commercial for it.
>>
>> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
>>
>> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
>>
>> Andy
>
> Just say no. Its just too easy to make great soup yourself.


George,

I'm waiting for it to be split-pea soup season. My all-time favorite
soup!!! I could live on that soup alone! Well there's always gumbo which I
learned back in March. Probably time for another batch. Not too sure about
gout vs. shrimp/crab/sausage gumbo. :| Three no-nos in the same bowl!?!

Andy

In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> Omelet said...
>
> > In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
> >
> >> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a
> >> commercial for it.
> >>
> >> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
> >>
> >> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
> >>
> >> Andy
> >
> > I've been able to purchase a low sodium campbell's soup in two varieties
> > at my local grossery store now for several years. Cream of mushroom and
> > chicken noodle. They really were low in sodium, tasted like sh** and
> > were 3 times the price of the regular soup. And they were not condensed
> > to give you a better deal.
> >
> > It's going to take some convincing that they really have figured it out.
> >
> > In the meantime, I make soup myself.
>
>
> Om,
>
> You're right. Campbells can't make soup!!!
>
> Sodium is tricky, given the serving sizes and condensed or not. The new 25%
> Less Sodium is based on the Classic Chicken noodle soup but it seems that
> the Low Sodium is lowest of them all. Calories do jump around a little as
> well.
>
> I can't begin to guess the difference between "Chicken Noodle," "Chicken
> with Noodles" and "Chicken with Egg Noodles" soups.
>
> Andy
>
>
> 25% Less Sodium Chicken Noodle Soup
> Nutrition Facts
> Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1/2 cup condensed
> Calories 60 Sodium 660mg

Too high.

>
>
> Low Sodium Chicken with Noodles Soup
> Nutrition Facts
> Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1 can
> Calories 160 Sodium 140mg

Now THAT one is doable. Wonder how it tastes?

>
>
> Campbell's® Chunky™ Healthy Request® Chicken Noodle Soup
> Nutrition Facts
> Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1 cup
> Calories 120 Sodium 480mg

Servings per can?

>
>
> Select® Chicken with Egg Noodles Soup
> Nutrition Facts
> Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1 cup
> Calories 110 Sodium 990mg

And...

>
>
> Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
> Nutrition Facts
> Amount Per Serving (serving size) = 1/2 Cup
>
> Calories 60 Sodium 890mg

I'll just read labels and worry about it then. :-)

Looks like they are making an effort but I wonder how they TASTE!

Campbell's substitutes Potassium Chloride in their Low Sodium V-8 and
that stuff actually tastes really good...

but the price is assinine and not very affordable. If it was the same
price or close to their regular price at least, it'd be a regular part
of my diet. I LOVE low sodium V-8 but cannot afford it!

It is made by Campbell's.


Using a pressure cooker, stock is too easy to make. I've not purchased
canned or cubed stock/broth in a very long time, but I have freezer
space to spare...

Hell, I've ended up with extra stock to give away! Lynn is always happy
to accept it.

I've been eating low sodium for so long now, I've become rather
sensitive to salt. It's a real pain if I try to eat at "chain"
restaurants such as Olive Garden and that ilk.

<sigh>

Now I need to learn to make my own low sodium V-8 affordably. <g>
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Omelet said...

> I've been eating low sodium for so long now, I've become rather
> sensitive to salt. It's a real pain if I try to eat at "chain"
> restaurants such as Olive Garden and that ilk.


Same here. I threw away my salt shaker years ago. I don't use salt
substitutes like Mrs. Dash. I still have a box of kosher salt from about 4
years ago probably 3/4 full. I use salt for my split-pea soup. Without it,
it tastes bland.

I saw the other brands they own. Pepperidge Farm came as a surprise.


> <sigh>
>
> Now I need to learn to make my own low sodium V-8 affordably. <g>

To go with that low sodium vodka distilling out back and low sodium celery
growing in the garden?

Andy

On Sep 14, 1:10 pm, Andy <q> wrote:
> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a commercial
> for it.
>
> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
>
> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
>
> Andy


This shouldn't come as any surprise - the low-sodium veggies have
always been more expensive than the usual kind.

I've been able to get low-sodium Campbell soups for a long time. But
I generally don't buy soup, except for tomato.

N.

"George" > ha scritto nel messaggio
. ..
> Andy wrote:
>> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a
>> commercial for it.
>>
>> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
>>
>> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
>>
>> Andy
>
> Just say no. Its just too easy to make great soup yourself.

I admit that canned soup is one of the few things I miss here. Sure, I make
lots of soups, but when you're sick that can is very appealing.


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In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> Omelet said...
>
> > I've been eating low sodium for so long now, I've become rather
> > sensitive to salt. It's a real pain if I try to eat at "chain"
> > restaurants such as Olive Garden and that ilk.
>
>
> Same here. I threw away my salt shaker years ago. I don't use salt
> substitutes like Mrs. Dash. I still have a box of kosher salt from about 4
> years ago probably 3/4 full. I use salt for my split-pea soup. Without it,
> it tastes bland.

We go thru a pound of "Real Salt" maybe every couple of years.
It is a necessary addition to home made soups, but at least _I_ get to
control the quantity to taste!

I still keep a salt shaker on the table and next to the stove, but they
don't need filling very often. ;-)

>
> I saw the other brands they own. Pepperidge Farm came as a surprise.

Really? I did not know that one.

>
>
> > <sigh>
> >
> > Now I need to learn to make my own low sodium V-8 affordably. <g>
>
> To go with that low sodium vodka distilling out back and low sodium celery
> growing in the garden?
>
> Andy

<giggles>

Honestly, I really do like the low sodium V-8. Makes for a good quick
snack. I would buy it a lot more if it was not so damned expensive!
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Nancy2 > wrote:

> On Sep 14, 1:10 pm, Andy <q> wrote:
> > They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a commercial
> > for it.
> >
> > I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
> >
> > Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
> >
> > Andy
>
>
> This shouldn't come as any surprise - the low-sodium veggies have
> always been more expensive than the usual kind.

Hm. Not here. The "No Salt Added" store brand canned veggies are the
same price as the others. The Brand name ones (Del-Monte etc.) I'm not
sure about. I don't generally get them if I can get store brand.

>
> I've been able to get low-sodium Campbell soups for a long time. But
> I generally don't buy soup, except for tomato.
>
> N.

Ditto here.
I don't buy tomato soup either. I can get no salt added canned tomatoes
and tomato paste and use those instead.
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> "George" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> . ..
> > Andy wrote:
> >> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a
> >> commercial for it.
> >>
> >> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
> >>
> >> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
> >>
> >> Andy
> >
> > Just say no. Its just too easy to make great soup yourself.
>
> I admit that canned soup is one of the few things I miss here. Sure, I make
> lots of soups, but when you're sick that can is very appealing.

I agree with that. :-)
If I'm sick tho', I don't get canned soup. I send dad to the local
chinese restaurant for take out Hot and Sour soup. That stuff is so
soothing and delicious!
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<snip>

> We go thru a pound of "Real Salt" maybe every couple of years.
> It is a necessary addition to home made soups, but at least _I_ get to
> control the quantity to taste!

<snip>

I love Real Salt. It's the best on popcorn.

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>
> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news >
> <snip>
>
>> We go thru a pound of "Real Salt" maybe every couple of years.
>> It is a necessary addition to home made soups, but at least _I_ get to
>> control the quantity to taste!
>
> <snip>
>
> I love Real Salt. It's the best on popcorn.

and just about everything else.

Dee Dee

Omelet wrote:
>
> In article >,
> "Giusi" > wrote:
>
> > "George" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> > . ..
> > > Andy wrote:
> > >> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a
> > >> commercial for it.
> > >>
> > >> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
> > >>
> > >> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
> > >>
> > >> Andy
> > >
> > > Just say no. Its just too easy to make great soup yourself.
> >
> > I admit that canned soup is one of the few things I miss here. Sure, I make
> > lots of soups, but when you're sick that can is very appealing.
>
> I agree with that. :-)
> If I'm sick tho', I don't get canned soup. I send dad to the local
> chinese restaurant for take out Hot and Sour soup. That stuff is so
> soothing and delicious!

Not the restaurant with the stomped garlic I hope...

In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a commercial
> for it.
>
> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
>
> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
>
> Andy

Huh? Campbell's has had low sodium soups for several years under the
"special request" name.

On Sep 14, 9:04 pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>
> news >
> <snip>
>
> > We go thru a pound of "Real Salt" maybe every couple of years.
> > It is a necessary addition to home made soups, but at least _I_ get to
> > control the quantity to taste!
>
> <snip>
>
> I love Real Salt. It's the best on popcorn.

The powdered variety? I just use Diamond Crystal popcorn salt on
popcorn (which I make most nights) and on nearly everything else. I
dislike coarse ground salt.

--Bryan

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"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> news:%4HGi.2805$Ap2.814@trndny05...
> >
> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
> > news > >
> > <snip>
> >
> >> We go thru a pound of "Real Salt" maybe every couple of years.
> >> It is a necessary addition to home made soups, but at least _I_ get to
> >> control the quantity to taste!
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > I love Real Salt. It's the best on popcorn.
>
> and just about everything else.
>
> Dee Dee

"RealSalt" is a brand name. ;-)

http://www.realsalt.com/
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> Omelet wrote:
> >
> > In article >,
> > "Giusi" > wrote:
> >
> > > "George" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> > > . ..
> > > > Andy wrote:
> > > >> They're finally bringing low sodium soups to market. I just saw a
> > > >> commercial for it.
> > > >>
> > > >> I wonder if it will cost more to dump less salt in their soup.
> > > >>
> > > >> Off to Campbells website to compare ingredients.
> > > >>
> > > >> Andy
> > > >
> > > > Just say no. Its just too easy to make great soup yourself.
> > >
> > > I admit that canned soup is one of the few things I miss here. Sure, I
> > > make
> > > lots of soups, but when you're sick that can is very appealing.
> >
> > I agree with that. :-)
> > If I'm sick tho', I don't get canned soup. I send dad to the local
> > chinese restaurant for take out Hot and Sour soup. That stuff is so
> > soothing and delicious!
>
> Not the restaurant with the stomped garlic I hope...

<lol>

I don't live in THAT city!
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Omelet said...

> In article >,
> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
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>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>> >
>> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> > news >> >
>> > <snip>
>> >
>> >> We go thru a pound of "Real Salt" maybe every couple of years.
>> >> It is a necessary addition to home made soups, but at least _I_ get
to
>> >> control the quantity to taste!
>> >
>> > <snip>
>> >
>> > I love Real Salt. It's the best on popcorn.
>>
>> and just about everything else.
>>
>> Dee Dee
>
> "RealSalt" is a brand name. ;-)
>
> http://www.realsalt.com/


The only oddball salt I ever bought was red Hawaiian sea salt. A recipe
(forgotten) called for the stuff. An 8.5 oz. jar and I probably only used a
teaspoon. I paid around $8.00. Never again!

Andy

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> Omelet said...
>
> > In article >,
> > "Dee Dee" > wrote:
> >
> >> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> >> news:%4HGi.2805$Ap2.814@trndny05...
> >> >
> >> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
> >> > news > >> >
> >> > <snip>
> >> >
> >> >> We go thru a pound of "Real Salt" maybe every couple of years.
> >> >> It is a necessary addition to home made soups, but at least _I_ get
> to
> >> >> control the quantity to taste!
> >> >
> >> > <snip>
> >> >
> >> > I love Real Salt. It's the best on popcorn.
> >>
> >> and just about everything else.
> >>
> >> Dee Dee
> >
> > "RealSalt" is a brand name. ;-)
> >
> > http://www.realsalt.com/
>
>
> The only oddball salt I ever bought was red Hawaiian sea salt. A recipe
> (forgotten) called for the stuff. An 8.5 oz. jar and I probably only used a
> teaspoon. I paid around $8.00. Never again!
>
> Andy

Well, THIS brand is reasonable and since we use so little of it, it's no
big deal. IIRC it's around $3.00 per lb. and it's not like salt goes
bad. <G>
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> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
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>> >
>> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> > news >> >
>> > <snip>
>> >
>> >> We go thru a pound of "Real Salt" maybe every couple of years.
>> >> It is a necessary addition to home made soups, but at least _I_ get to
>> >> control the quantity to taste!
>> >
>> > <snip>
>> >
>> > I love Real Salt. It's the best on popcorn.
>>
>> and just about everything else.
>>
>> Dee Dee
>
> "RealSalt" is a brand name. ;-)
>
> http://www.realsalt.com/
> --
> Peace, Om

A store about 50 miles south of us where I buy it in the big packages is the
cheapest, has a display of a piece of salt that came out of the mines.
Estimating, it is about 12" long x 6' high by 6 thick. A nice chunk,
beautiful!
Everytime I mention it to the Mennonite gals that work there that it is so
nice they have a display -- it actually is hidden 'behind' the salt for
sale -- they are surprised that it is there. Harrisonburg, VA.
Dee Dee

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> Omelet said...
>
>> In article >,
>> "Dee Dee" > wrote:
>>
>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>>> news:%4HGi.2805$Ap2.814@trndny05...
>>> >
>>> > "Omelet" > wrote in message
>>> > news >>> >
>>> > <snip>
>>> >
>>> >> We go thru a pound of "Real Salt" maybe every couple of years.
>>> >> It is a necessary addition to home made soups, but at least _I_ get
> to
>>> >> control the quantity to taste!
>>> >
>>> > <snip>
>>> >
>>> > I love Real Salt. It's the best on popcorn.
>>>
>>> and just about everything else.
>>>
>>> Dee Dee
>>
>> "RealSalt" is a brand name. ;-)
>>
>> http://www.realsalt.com/
>
>
> The only oddball salt I ever bought was red Hawaiian sea salt. A recipe
> (forgotten) called for the stuff. An 8.5 oz. jar and I probably only used
> a
> teaspoon. I paid around $8.00. Never again!
>
> Andy
>
It's normally thrown on meat that is on the grill -- as I recall. I used it
when I lived there, but mostly forgotten now how I used it.
Dee Dee

In article >,
"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> A store about 50 miles south of us where I buy it in the big packages is the
> cheapest, has a display of a piece of salt that came out of the mines.
> Estimating, it is about 12" long x 6' high by 6 thick. A nice chunk,
> beautiful!
> Everytime I mention it to the Mennonite gals that work there that it is so
> nice they have a display -- it actually is hidden 'behind' the salt for
> sale -- they are surprised that it is there. Harrisonburg, VA.
> Dee Dee

It is pretty stuff. :-)

We visited some of the Halite (salt) mine gift shops in Utah several
years ago and they had some lovely carvings made from it for sale.

It's also possible to purchase actual giant cube shaped salt crystals in
some places.

There is a gift shop in Austin that has "Halite" crystals from time to
time after the owners hit annual gem and mineral shows. After one
incident where someone placed one in a fish tank, they now post a sign
with the crystals warning against that. <G>

Not all their crystal customers realized that Halite is salt...
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>>
> We visited some of the Halite (salt) mine gift shops in Utah several
> years ago and they had some lovely carvings made from it for sale.
>
> It's also possible to purchase actual giant cube shaped salt crystals in
> some places.
>
> There is a gift shop in Austin that has "Halite" crystals from time to
> time after the owners hit annual gem and mineral shows. After one
> incident where someone placed one in a fish tank, they now post a sign
> with the crystals warning against that. <G>
>
> Not all their crystal customers realized that Halite is salt...
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> Peace, Om

I did not realize that. Thanks for the info.
http://www.desertusa.com/mag99/jan/papr/geo_halite.html

Dee Dee

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"Dee Dee" > wrote:

> > Not all their crystal customers realized that Halite is salt...
>
> I did not realize that. Thanks for the info.
> http://www.desertusa.com/mag99/jan/papr/geo_halite.html
>
> Dee Dee

Thanks for the fun link! :-)
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