After much trial and error, I have two recommendations. Yes, recommendations are made here! Remember that a recommendation is  a personal opinion. I am a vegetarian but products containing meat or meat products containing meat or meat products have been tested by an independent panel-random members of my family.

Also, just a tip-you can use a can of soup and add to it. For example I like to make a can of split pea soup and add chopped baked red potatoes and bits of ham. I do this when I am cooking with my grandson and he likes to say he “made” soup. It also makes soup more hardy and lets you create a specific enhancement of whatever flavor you enjoy. Do not hesitate to use canned soup as your base.

As with all canned products, watch the sodium. Even things that do not taste salty may  contain more sodium than you want. 2,400 is your max per day and that is based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet.

The Progresso Creamy Tomato With Basil is great as is, but try adding a can of Del Monte Italian diced tomatoes. The “Well, Yes” Tomato Carrot Bisque needs nothing but a big hunk of bread.