Canned Soup

[Diceman Cometh]

I'm aware that I could be starting the most boring thread on wackbag, but bear with me folks, I started my first semester of law school and have never lived away from home before.

I'm in Buffalo, so, since I know it's gonna be getting fucking cold soon in this awful fucking city, I'm thinking of trying canned soup. I'm trying to eat healthy since I don't get much exercise, so I was wondering exactly how healthy canned soup can be. Are there soups that are actually fairly good for you, or all they all empty meals? Also, from a couple of the labels I've seen, they are unbelievably high in Sodium, like 30-38% of the daily value of sodium. Any soups with less than that?

Any other general recommendations, in terms of preparation, or specific brands or styles that taste better?

[TaZMaNiaK]

Can't go wrong with Campbell's Chunky or Campbell's Selects. They are expensive tho ($2.69 a can) unless you get it on sale. Regular condensed soup isn't bad, if you don't eat it by itself.. You know, eat it with a grilled cheese or something or it won't fill you up.

A can of soup (either ready to eat or condensed) will usually make 1 bowl unless you're a little kid or anorexic. If you're reading labels, 1 can = 2 servings, so it's really like 80% of your daily sodium intake per can (double all of the nutrition info). Its so high in sodium because it's made with MSG. Try some of the "Lower Sodium" varieties. Some are good, some have a real weird taste to me, but of course that's just my opinion.

Are you going to have an actual kitchen with a stove or just a microwave in a dorm room? I ask because it's really not hard to make your own soup. It's cheaper, tastes better, and you control what goes in it. But you would need a decently stocked kitchen (with a spice rack). I got some really good hearty winter recipes if your interested.. I make a big pot at a time, and keep the extra in the freezer in those small Ziplock plastic containers. That way when I want soup, I can just throw a bowl in the microwave.

[Voss's Tumor]

Sodium isn't the devil you've been taught it is dude. Look at fat content and colesterol for the devil.

Think about it, when you sweat, you sweat straight NaCl laced water, you really think sodium is the source of all heart ailments? Think of all the things you put salt on: Fries, chips, onion rings, whatever. Mostly deep fried, all shit for your arteries. (Just my observation and my hypothesis)

On focus? I've been a fan of Ramen noodles and chunky soup for a long time. Even after I hit a much higer tax bracket. They're just good, quick and filling. (By the way, I'm 6'4", 200 with abs that would make lil' Jimmy blush, I'm not some fat slob trying to validate himself)

[tar_baby]

i eat black bean soup...high in protein...and good stuff
also...get black eyed peas or any type of beans if you like them...also high in protein and basically no fat

[NikDaSchwugie]

Try soups from a Whole Foods (if they have one in Buffalo). They tend to be lower in sodium and higher in fiber. I also have a good chili recipe that uses chickpeas instead of red beans, very tasty!

[BruceKellysJunk]

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But seriously, like TaZMaNiaK said, the cambells select and chunky are good. Also if you find one of those Whole Foods type stores, they usually sell giant bags of dried beans that make like 34-bean soup or whatever fairly cheap. It can take a while to cook, but they usually come out pretty good in the end and make a whole lot of food.

[jenzie]

haven't had canned soup in years, instead my mom's homemade soup!

[JoeyDVDZ]

Anything in a can is inherently not as healthy for you. Cans leach out vital vitamins & minerals from food. But like the other guys said, if you gotta do canned, progresso, campbells select, and chunky are all decent choices.

[BCH]

I like soup.

[Diceman Cometh]

Are you going to have an actual kitchen with a stove or just a microwave in a dorm room? I ask because it's really not hard to make your own soup. It's cheaper, tastes better, and you control what goes in it. But you would need a decently stocked kitchen (with a spice rack). I got some really good hearty winter recipes if your interested..

I don't really know how to cook much, but sure, let me know what recipes you got, I'd be willing to try anything that tastes good...although I'll tell you right off the bat, I don't eat fish, shrimp, or pork.

I live in a townhouse (rent in this awful city is dirt cheap compared to New York City, one of the good things about it) so yea, I have my own kitchen, with plenty of pots and pans and shit, and I can get whatever ingredients I need.

Sodium isn't the devil you've been taught it is dude. Look at fat content and colesterol for the devil.

Think about it, when you sweat, you sweat straight NaCl laced water, you really think sodium is the source of all heart ailments? Think of all the things you put salt on: Fries, chips, onion rings, whatever. Mostly deep fried, all shit for your arteries. (Just my observation and my hypothesis)

Yea but what about kidney stones? There is a history of that in my family, and I'm trying to avoid it, since I hear its unbelievably painful.

[FreeTheCricket]

Dude... hop on the internet and find a recipe for soup. Make it yourself, and then you can control what goes into it. It's soup, it's hard to fuck up.

ANY canned soup, even the "healthy" ones, are so salty that they are actually dangerous for your health if you consume them alot. I haven't had any canned soup in years.

[AnimalMthr1982]

I'm a fan of ramen, cup'o'soup, and big soup. All you have to do is boil water, and there's a meal. You can't beat ramen for $.10 a package, I recommend picante chicken.