Chicken noodle soup is one of the most requested items in food bank pantries, which is why the version stocked in our mixing centers was carefully selected.
Why This Chicken Noodle Soup?
The American Beauty Reduced Sodium Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup from Morgan Foods isn’t your standard grocery aisle soup. This formulation was developed in partnership with VAFS for the food bank community to meet a specific target: achieving a green rating on the HER (Healthy Eating Research) scale while retaining the familiar comfort-food taste profile of a family favorite.
That balance is harder to achieve than it sounds. Many reduced-sodium products sacrifice flavor to hit nutritional benchmarks. This one was designed to land on the right side of that line — less than 410mg of sodium while maintaining the comfort-food appeal that makes chicken noodle soup a staple in the first place. (Learn more about how we test quality and taste for the products we stock.)
Product Highlights
- Reduced sodium — qualifies as green on the HER rating
- Lactose free
- Low fat, low saturated fat, low cholesterol per serving
- No certified synthetic colors or artificial flavors
- EZO can (easy-open) — no can opener needed, critical for disaster relief, senior programs, and facilities with limited kitchen tools
- Microwave-safe preparation — ideal for senior living centers, shelters, and locations without full kitchen access
- 10.5 oz condensed cans
Featured Recipe: Egg Drop Soup
Developed by Leslie Bonci | Courtesy of Houston Food Bank
Looking for a way to help your clients turn a pantry staple into something special? This simple egg drop soup transforms a can of chicken noodle into a heartier, more nutritious meal using ingredients commonly found in food bank distributions.
Ingredients
- 1 can chicken noodle soup (condensed)
- 1 can water
- 1 can mixed vegetables, drained (also available from VAFS mixing centers)
- 4 tablespoons egg powder (prepared according to package directions) — or 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Heat soup and water over medium heat. Add drained mixed vegetables.
- In a separate container, prepare egg powder according to package directions (or lightly beat 2 eggs).
- Slowly drizzle egg mixture into the simmering soup, stirring gently. Cook until egg is set.
Why this recipe works for your clients: Three simple ingredients, one pot, under 15 minutes. The added vegetables and protein from the egg boost the nutritional value of an already HER-rated soup. It’s the kind of simple, satisfying meal that works whether someone has a full kitchen or just a hot plate.
Why This Matters for Your Operations
We stock this product in our mixing centers because it checks the boxes that matter most to hunger relief operations: it’s a high-demand comfort food that also meets nutritional guidelines, comes in an accessible format, and is produced by a manufacturer with the quality and capacity to reliably support your programs.
Consider adding American Beauty RS Chicken Noodle Soup to your next order.
Product information sourced from Morgan Foods, Inc. Recipe courtesy of Houston Food Bank.
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