Last Updated on February 6, 2024
In the interest of disclosure, I am not much of a canned soup person. You won’t find a lot of canned soup in my pantry other than the occasional can of Campbell’s clam chowder or Campbell’s tomato soup, or some cream of mushroom or cream of chicken condensed soups I use on a limited basis for cooking. If my family and I want soup, I’m more likely to make it homemade. We have couple of fantastic tomato soup recipes, a really good cheeseburger soup recipe, and a recipe for broccoli cheddar soup that makes use of leftover holiday ham bones.
Yet whenever I see new canned or ready-to-heat soups at Aldi, I give them a try. Whether it’s creamy carrot bisque, tomato parmesan bisque, pea soup, or potato soup, I’m always ready to sample them and see if I can find a canned option that rivals homemade soup. I noticed some new ready-to-heat soup options in the canned goods aisle at Aldi not long ago, so I decided to give them a try.
Simply Nature Organic Soups cost $2.99 for a 14.5-ounce container at the time of publication. They’re sold in three flavors or varieties:
- Simply Green — featuring broccoli, spinach, avocado, cauliflower, kale, and turmeric
- Cauliflower Gold — featuring green chickpeas and turmeric
- White Bean and Kale — featuring Italian herbs and garden vegetables
These appear to be Regular Buys that Aldi sells all year, but I’m not sure about that. It’s possible they might be Seasonal Items that are only stocked for a few months each year. If any readers have insight into this, feel free to leave a comment below.
These are a product of Canada. They are gluten free, non-dairy, and vegan. They’re certified organic by Pro-Cert.
These soups get an A for being made with whole, easily identifiable ingredients such as vegetables and seasonings. They contain a bit of sodium, and the Simply Green and Cauliflower Gold soups have a bit of extra fat most likely because they contain coconut cream and creamed coconut, respectively. Otherwise, I can’t complain about what’s in these soups. You’d have a hard time finding canned soups that are healthier.
I liked the Cauliflower Gold soup the best of all of these. Oddly enough, one of the most picky eaters in my house liked all of these soups. More on our thoughts on the soup flavors farther down.
From left to right: White Bean and Kale, Cauliflower Gold, and Simply Green.
Each soup container has directions for heating the soup in the microwave or on the stovetop.
To microwave, remove the lid and peel back the film to vent. Heat on high for 1-2 minutes or until hot. Let stand in the microwave for 1 minute. Carefully remove the tub and its contents, being aware that it may be hot. Remove the film, stir, and enjoy.
To heat on the stovetop, empty contents into a saucepan. Do not add water. Heat over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until hot.
When I went to heat these soups, I had a little trouble getting the plastic film off of some of the containers. I didn’t need to resort to using kitchen scissors or a knife, but some people might find the film frustrating to remove. These are also filled nearly to the top, so keep a dishcloth on hand to wipe up spills from opening the containers.
For testing purposes, I heated these in the microwave because it was faster and didn’t dirty up all my saucepans at once. If I buy these again, I’ll heat them on the stovetop because I’m not a fan of regularly microwaving my food in plastic cookware.
I didn’t finish all of these soups in one sitting, and when I tried to put the lids back on them to store them in the fridge for later, the lids did not fit securely. I think microwaving the plastic cups the soup is in warped them so the lids no longer fit properly. Ultimately I ended up putting the leftovers in some glass storage containers.
Each of these soup cups contains two 1-cup servings, although a lot people are probably going to eat the whole container as one serving. Just keep in mind that it affects the calorie count and other nutrition information if you eat the entire container in on sitting.
Keep reading for more information about each soup flavor
Simply Nature Organic Simply Green Soup
This pureed soup has a definite green veggie flavor to it, and my husband and I both thought it reminded us a bit of the green chutney that is sometimes served as an appetizer at Indian restaurants, although it’s not the same thing. I wouldn’t call this spicy, but you definitely taste the black pepper, ginger, and cayenne pepper in this. I thought this soup tasted okay. Your personal tastes may vary.
A 1-cup serving of the Simply Green soup has 160 calories, 12 grams of total fat (15% DV), 11 grams of saturated fat (55% DV), 450 mg of sodium (20% DV), 11 grams of total carbohydrates (4% DV), 4 grams of total sugars, and no added sugars.
Simply Nature Organic Simply Green Soup nutrition information and ingredients. (Click to enlarge.)
If you’re looking out for allergens, this contains coconut.
Ingredients are water, cauliflower, coconut cream, broccoli, onion, spinach, celery, avocado, kale, lemon juice, sea salt, turmeric, pea fiber, inulin, spices, garlic, dried parsley, Stevia, black pepper, ginger, oregano, cayenne pepper, and ground thyme.
Simply Nature Organic Cauliflower Gold Soup
This was my favorite of the three soups here. It’s a creamy pureed soup with some kick from the ginger, cayenne pepper, and black pepper, but I wouldn’t necessarily call this spicy. My husband and I both thought this tasted like certain Indian dishes we’ve had, such as tikka masala. It reminds me of some Indian pouch meals I’ve eaten from Trader Joe’s. I think it’s the best of the soups in this line.
A 1-cup serving has 170 calories, 11 grams of total fat (14% DV), 9 grams of saturated fat (45% DV), 470 mg of sodium (20% DV), 18 grams of total carbohydrates (7% DV), 7 grams of total sugars, and no added sugars.
Simply Nature Organic Cauliflower Gold Soup nutrition information and ingredients. (Click to enlarge.)
If you’re looking out for allergens, this contains coconut.
Ingredients are filtered water, cauliflower, green chickpeas, carrots, onions, creamed coconut, tomatoes, red lentils, agave syrup, sea salt, turmeric, spices, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
Simply Nature Organic White Bean and Kale Soup
This is the most traditional of the three soups here. It’s not pureed and features a generous amount of beans. It also doesn’t have hints of spice like the other two soups. If you’re looking for a less adventurous but still decent-tasting ready-to-heat soup, this one might be worth considering. None of us liked this soup enough to want to buy it again, but as I mentioned earlier, my family doesn’t eat a lot of canned soups.
A 1-cup serving has 160 calories, 2.5 grams of total fat (3% DV), 0.4 grams of saturated fat (2% DV), 510 mg of sodium (22% DV), 27 grams of total carbohydrates (10% DV), 5 grams of total sugars, and 1 gram of added sugars (2% DV).
Simply Nature Organic White Bean and Kale Soup nutrition information and ingredients. (Click to enlarge.)
Ingredients are filtered water, navy beans, onion, carrots, potatoes, celery, tomatoes, kale, olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, sea salt, white wine, chickpea flour, agave syrup, tapioca starch, leeks, garlic, black pepper, spices, and turmeric.
The Verdict:
Simply Nature Soups come in three flavors: Simply Green, Cauliflower Gold, and White Bean and Kale. These are made with healthy, easily recognizable ingredients, which surprised us for ready-to-heat soups. The Simply Green and Cauliflower Gold soups are pureed and reminded us somewhat of certain Indian dishes or sauces. The White Bean and Kale is a more traditional soup with plenty of beans. My family doesn’t eat a lot of canned soups, but these are good if you like canned soups. My family’s pickiest eater liked all of these, while the rest of us thought these soups tasted decent.
