Easy Hacks to Make Canned Soup Better
Crunchy Corn & Bean Snacks
Think of this as a healthy twist on topping your soup with tortilla strips! Roasted corn, freeze-dried corn, and crunchy bean snacks all add great texture and flavor. Shop our favorites below!
Canned Pumpkin
Pumpkin season is here, and the canned kind isn’t just for pies and sweet treats. Stir a few spoonfuls into your soup to thicken it up while adding fiber and nutrients. We even use it in our super-popular enchilada soup recipe! Pumpkin itself isn’t very sweet—just be sure to grab pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.Salsa
Chances are, you’re not giving salsa enough credit for its versatility. Have you tried mixing it into your soup? It’s an instant flavor boost! Pair fruity salsa with black bean soup, add chipotle salsa to beef varieties, and spike chicken soup with a spoonful of salsa verde. And don’t forget your hot sauce stash—it works the same magic. (Sodium watchers, check the salt amounts in your soup and your salsa before going wild.)
Cooked & Chopped Chicken
We’re always looking for ways to sneak in extra protein, and adding chicken is one of our most-used methods. (Hey, if it ain’t broke…) We usually keep cooked chicken in the fridge for quick meals, and it’s a perfect toss-in for soup. Cook it ahead yourself at home or pick up a precooked option at the store. Another great protein: ready-to-eat cocktail shrimp.Frozen Spinach & Kale
Yes, you can add just about any frozen veggies to canned soup, but frozen greens like spinach and kale deserve a special shoutout. They add filling fiber and nutrients without altering the soup’s texture much, unlike chunkier veggies. Plus, their mild flavor means a handful of leaves won’t overwhelm your bowl. (Want a little extra bulk and texture? Try frozen cauliflower rice.)Chew on this:
September 24th (today) is National Cherries Jubilee Day. This Cherry Pie Oatmeal Bake makes us feel pretty jubilant…
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