A little while back, Kettle Cuisine was kind enough to send me samples of six of their gluten free soup options to try.
Here is a run down of the soups, their basic nutritional values and of course my comments.
Angus Beef Steak Chili with Beans
Calories: 250
Fat: 9g
Sodium: 540mg
Carbs: 21g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 22g
Comments:
This is a really tasty soup and probably one of my favorites. For a soup that comes frozen, the steak pieces have great texture and taste. I, of course, shamelessly loaded the soup with low fat cheese. This isn't a commentary on the soup quality... I just like cheese. Overall, it's fairly low in fat and calories for the amount of protein and fiber it packs. This is a great lunch soup that will keep you full well into the afternoon.
New England Clam Chowder
Calories: 310
Fat: 17g
Sodium: 620mg
Carbs: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 13g
Comments:
I grew up in Massachusetts and am very fussy about my chowder. This clam chowder has a good consistency, the right amount of potatoes/ clams/ onions etc. and it's seasoned nicely. Personally, I like my chowder a little thicker, but this one is still good. However, since it has a high fat content, (like any chowder), this is a sometimes/ special treat soup for me.
Chicken Chili with White Beans
Calories: 320
Fat: 15g
Sodium: 570mg
Carbs: 23g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Comments:
This is a hearty stick to your ribs soup that is great after a day of running around in the snow or this season... a winter hike. I shared some with Mike and he really liked it as well. Again, it's slightly higher in fat, but unlike the chowder, it has a solid protein content and a good dose of fiber.
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Calories: 190
Fat: 9g
Sodium: 620mg
Carbs: 23g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 4g
Comments:
This soup was good, but it wasn't one of my favorites. It made a good accompaniment for half a turkey wrap and packs a fairly solid amount of fiber, which I keep mentioning is good for satiety and keeping your blood sugar stable.
Thai Curry Chicken Soup
Calories: 330
Fat: 11g
Sodium: 560mg
Carbs: 44g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 13g
Comments:
I love almost anything curry related and this soup was no exception. The sweet, yet savory flavor mixed well the basmati rice and chicken. I wasn't too sure about the mushrooms at first, but they seemed to grow on me after a few spoon fulls, (pun intended).
Tomato Soup with Garden Vegetables
Calories: 110
Fat: 3.5g
Sodium: 710mg
Carbs: 16g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 13g
Comments:
This was a fantastic addition to the mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich that I brought for lunch. I seriously can't get enough of tomatoes these days! They are so good. The soup has wax beans and green beans, which add nice texture along with the carrots and other vegetables. For only 110 calories, it gives a warm winter boost to your everyday sandwich.
Overall, I've liked Kettle Cuisine's products from Day 1. Their gluten free options allow me to enjoy delicious soups without having to spend the time to make a full batch myself. Don't get me wrong, I love to make soups, but this is a big time saver when you're in a hurry. I think the only criticism I could give the soups is that most of them have a fairly high sodium content, which isn't really good for you. The tomato soup with garden vegetables has a shocking 710mg of sodium for a little bowl of soup. I think that if Kettle Cuisine ever added lower sodium versions to their gluten free line up, I would be totally smitten.
Kettle Cuisine's Soups can be found in the freezer section of your grocery store and come in little black bowls. They're pretty handy as emergency lunches and good with dinner after a long day out of the house.
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