Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownProgresso's "Soup Drops" Have Been Selling Out Nearly Instantly Here's What We Thought After Taste-Testing ThemWe took one for the team here Note: BuzzFeed was sent a complimentary sample of this product but we were under no obligation to provide a review she lasted 43 seconds before spitting the soup drop back into its wrapper Spencer spit out the soup drop at the 55-second mark — a solid 12 seconds longer than Lauren From first taste to "time to spit it out," Meg only lasted 30 seconds but I lasted a solid 63 seconds before spitting it out This feature is not available due to privacy settings Please enable all cookies to use this feature General Mills is one of the oldest and most trusted food companies From pets to parents and everyone in-between Explore a variety of snacks and meals that bring joy to families everywhere Discover how we put our best food forward when it comes to making our products Get a taste of General Mills by digging into our latest news and stories MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Enjoy soup like never before — Progresso™ is innovating beyond expectations this cold and flu season with the launch of the first-ever limited-edition Soup Drops While most folks flock to the cough drop aisle at the first sign of a cold “Hold my spoon!” Progresso Soup Drops deliver the classic hearty flavor of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup in a format that will definitely SOUPrise fans — it’s a convenient hard candy drop — reminding you of the comfort you can find in a bowl of Progresso Soup These savory drops are arriving for a limited time this month for National Soup Month right at the height of cold and flu season there’s no spoon needed to dive into the classic taste of the iconic Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup but you certainly can reach for the real thing if you’re looking for that feeling of a hug in a bowl Progresso Soup has brought you cozy comfort on chilly days or when you’re under the weather,” said MC Comings Business Unit Director for Progresso at General Mills nothing is truly more reassuring than Chicken Noodle Soup We took the beloved flavors of our Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup and packed them into a fun savory candy Soup Drop for a totally new way to enjoy the taste you love whenever and wherever you want.” While this new savory hard candy may be a first for the brand it will have soup fans feeling like they just slurped a spoonful of Progresso’s iconic Chicken Noodle Soup that they know and love That favorite flavor is packed into each drop — it’s like broth soft egg noodles and a hint of parsley have all been stirred up in a surprising way that’s sure to wow your taste buds And the best part is you can enjoy Soup Drops anywhere — in the carpool line sitting at the doctor's office or hiding out under the covers The coziness you crave is just one Drop away You can get your hands on the limited-edition Progresso Soup Drops, exclusively at ProgressoSoupDrops.com starting on Thursday ET (with additional quantities released every Thursday for the rest of National Soup Month The Soup Drops come in a can that looks just like the iconic Progresso Soup can with 20 individually wrapped candies within Each order also comes with a can of actual Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup all for just $2.49 — the typical price of a can of Progresso Soup — plus 99 cents shipping Stock up on this soup you can suck on — for comfort when you need it and really just to say you tried it — and feel SOUPported this cold and flu season curl up with other Progresso Soups like Rich & Hearty Chicken & Homestyle Noodle or Vegetable Classics Tomato Basil this soup season They’re available online at Progresso.com or at retailers and grocery stores nationwide The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names like Cheerios General Mills generated fiscal 2024 net sales of U.S the company’s share of non-consolidated joint venture net sales totaled U.S Sign up for our monthly newsletter to get the latest news & stories from General Mills directly in your inbox General Mills Inc. All Rights Reserved | An Equal Opportunity Employer The American company has roots that tie it to Italy Wanting to recreate the dishes of his homeland he found there was a lack of proper Italian ingredients even in a culinary mecca like his new home of New Orleans First focused on importing canned tomato products eventually the company grew and began canning their own foods including the soups that would become synonymous with the Progresso name While Progresso's early soup offerings focused on Italian classics today the company produces almost every soup variety you can think of When I decided to taste and rank Progresso's soups the selection was so overwhelming that it took me days to narrow it down to a number that a human could reasonably eat without actually becoming soup I took a look at some of the top-selling Progresso soups from their Traditional and Vegetable Classics lines and pitted them against one another in a no-holds-barred It's basically just a bowl of liquid cheese There are bits of broccoli floating within but they're chopped quite small and have a soft but I found the cheese flavor to have an odd aftertaste that made me hesitate to go back in for another spoonful The texture of the cheese base is rich and smooth with a lovely creamy mouthfeel which is the best thing this soup has going for it I wanted it to have a more intensely sharp cheddar flavor Since cheddar and broccoli are the two major elements of this soup and I didn't particularly enjoy either of them there wasn't much in this soup for me to like Even my second-least favorite Progresso soup is still pretty good, and that honor lies with the chicken & herb dumplings variety. The main elements of this soup are chicken broth and spätzle, a type of dumpling that's one of Germany's best-loved dishes These dumplings are made with egg and flour have a rustic short noodle-like shape and a chewy texture Each part of this soup is fine — there are also diced carrots and celery The dumplings don't take up much real estate in this soup and because they're thick and relatively heavy as it's easy enough to send your spoon on a diving exhibition to pick one up but this does leave the majority of the soup dumpling-less and just eating that with the vegetables and chicken pieces is fine If the base of the soup was thicker and more concentrated or the dumplings were lighter or more plentiful When it comes to opinions regarding clam chowder, tempers can run high. As a former Boston resident and current denizen of the San Francisco bay area, creamy New England clam chowder is the clearly superior version in my book. That said, I'm not a Manhattan clam chowder hater — it's not that dissimilar to cioppino, another classic San Francisco dish that stews seafood in a tomato-based broth Progresso's take on Manhattan clam chowder isn't bad The broth is described as "rich" but I found it to be fairly light There are plenty of big chunky potatoes and diced carrots to add texture The best part of this soup is the clam element — the clams are chopped quite small but that means you get some bits in every bite and they add a prominent briny flavor to the broth that gives it a fresh Part of the Vegetable Classics line, Progresso's creamy mushroom soup is simple. Simplicity is not an inherently bad thing, by any means, but it does make this soup a little bit boring to eat a full serving of. What this soup has going for it is the mushrooms, in both flavor and texture. Portobellos, which are among the most versatile types of mushrooms chopped unevenly to give the soup some textural interest and they have a good solid bite to them — they're not overcooked or mushy at all Each drop of this soup is infused with a strong The base of the soup itself is on the thin side for a creamy soup but I did wish it had a touch more viscosity I also found myself looking for something to add depth or even a teeny bit more salt to bring out the flavors Progresso is not reinventing the wheel with their chicken noodle soup One spoonful of this and I'm taken right back to my childhood staying home sick from school and watching soap operas on the couch The broth carries the flavor weight here — the noodles and chicken are underseasoned and underwhelming on their own and the chunks of celery are fairly flaccid — but take everything in with a big swig of broth Compared to the chicken soup with dumplings despite the fact that they're fairly similar soups the egg noodles float throughout the golden broth so you don't have to hunt for them and they have a satisfying silky texture without being too soft Cutting the carrots into larger coin shapes adds more texture and keeps them from losing their structural integrity in the liquid this is a solid version of a classic; just don't expect it to knock your socks off As a kid who grew up with family in both northern and southern California I've eaten more than my fair share of split pea soup there's a golden state institution known as Pea Soup Andersen's a restaurant and shop that sits right off of the I-5 freeway that beckons people in from their long drives with a charmingly out-of-place windmill and famous split pea soup I'll spend the rest of my life comparing every bowl of split pea soup I have to those early memories and while I still have yet to find one that stacks up and there's a generous amount of chunky vegetables that easily make their way into each spoonful I enjoyed the combination of textures from the potatoes The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the soup base itself I had to double check the can to make sure I wasn't supposed to add water I might stir in some water or broth to make this soup's texture more appetizing It's hard to be mad about any combination of dough Progresso takes a vegetable-packed tomato broth and adds tortellini pasta pockets stuffed with cheese to make a soup that celebrates that classic trio of ingredients they don't quite add up to a cohesive whole The tortellini are on the large side and there are plenty of them and the noodle's folded ridges work well as little reservoirs for the tomato broth as it's a challenge to eat an entire tortellini in one bite and asiago cheese filling can scorch your mouth if you aren't careful The tomato base is flavorful but falls on the sweet side especially with the selection of vegetables — carrots and tomatoes all add to the impression of sweetness and could use another dimension to balance that out I had high expectations for their Italian-style wedding soup Known as minestra maritata in its homeland this style of soup varies in its composition by region but the Italian-American version typically includes meatballs and bitter greens Progresso's mini-meatballs are made from turkey and pork and are served swimming in chicken broth with carrots What I like about this soup is how jam-packed it is with ingredients You'll be hard-pressed to get a spoonful of plain broth here and vegetables seem to enthusiastically leap into every bite The spinach is well chopped so you don't get any long giving it a unique vegetal and earthy tone The meatballs are light but quite flavorful with Romano cheese in addition to the two meats giving them salt and tang Progresso's beef barley is a soup to keep on hand for a cold day enhanced by touches of sweetness and umami from tomato paste and chunks of tomato While generally I preferred soups with at least slightly thicker broths to keep the other ingredients from sinking to the bottom because the taste was worth a little extra stirring A generous amount of diced pieces of beef ensure that you get plenty of meatiness in every spoonful which add texture and a sweet and vegetal contrast to the beefiness Barley rounds the soup out with its mellow grainy The variety of textures and flavors in this soup had me continually diving back in for another spoonful the broth consists of water and tomato paste The lentils maintain their texture in the broth They're also soft enough so that they melt in your mouth making the simple broth seem richer and creamier than its vegan ingredients indicate neither of which are dealbreakers because I still found it enjoyable but which keep it out of the running for the top spot making their mushy texture noticeable and unappealing this is a tasty soup and a great option for plant-based eaters I love classic New England-style clam chowder because I know how horribly it can go wrong The combination of cream and seafood in the wrong hands can be downright foul and loaded with flavorful ingredients in every spoonful The soup base is creamy without being heavy or gummy and has a subtle yet pleasantly salty clam taste and they're chopped in fairly large pieces so you get lots of tender are cooked well so they add both firm texture and creaminess this can contains the most calories and sodium which means it's probably not a good everyday meal As a special treat when you're craving clam chowder French onion soup is one of my favorite dishes in the entire world. It's the ultimate combination of sophisticated and comforting. Making it from scratch is quite a challenge, as classic French onion soup needs time and attention to get every element right Progresso's French onion soup doesn't include the traditional topping of toasted bread and melted Gruyere cheese and I assumed that without those accoutrements that this version would be boring I found it to be so wonderfully flavorful that after a few moments I forgot all about the missing toppings concentrated depth to the beef broth that's addictively savory and slices of onion that are cooked to the point that they're soft but still have a subtle touch of crunchy texture I'm excited to try this soup with some cheesy toast but it's also so delicious that I'd happily eat a bowl anytime without any accompaniments I love a rich, comforting creamy tomato soup — preferably with a perfectly cooked, crispy grilled cheese sandwich but I'll take it either way — and Progresso's version and as I gazed out the window with my spoon in hand and just the right amount of cream come together in a velvety rich liquid that has a bisque-like consistency The sweet roasted tomato flavor is well concentrated and there are chunks of tomato to add an extra pop of that flavor There's some chopped spinach floating around too not a big part of the soup but does offer a subtle contrast to the intensity of the tomatoes I will be enjoying this soup with a grilled cheese at the very first opportunity and I'm sure this is not an authentically prepared gumbo like you'll get in Louisiana and as hearty and filling as any canned soup you'll find savory Andouille sausage and chunks of chicken abound sharing space in the chicken and tomato base with rice and loads of vegetables including green pepper The varied textures of all of these ingredients make every bite unique and interesting The soup base itself has a solid level of peppery heat and the spicy sausage brings that up even further There's a satisfying thickness to the base but it's still liquid enough to fall into the soup category this is the one I'm most excited to have again Progresso has a massive selection of soup flavors I eliminated some of their specialty soup lines — rich & hearty and spice it up — in order to focus on their traditional and vegetable classics selections Then I checked multiple grocery store inventories to see which options from those lines seemed to be the most widely available and the best sellers if that information was available for a particular grocer I then narrowed the selection down further in an attempt to make sure I had a good variety of flavors with different bases and proteins I tasted each soup individually for my initial impressions then re-tasted them all to fine-tune the final rankings Since all of these Progresso soups are the same price Texture and seasoning were taken into account as well as how well they all work together has released a limited-time and somewhat incredulous product today right in the middle of cold and flu season: Soup Drops a suckable form of chicken noodle soup (sans chunks) in cough drop format the company did not somehow decide to speed up the clock and flip the calendar to April Fools' Day because I'm sitting here with a container of them on my countertop Progresso sent me a media preview kit which included a package of them and despite getting freebies for my job now and then But I couldn't quite get my mind wrapped around this idea of a savory cough drop and just mildly flavored with chicken noodle soup aromatics Or would this herald in a new era of salty hard cold relief drops that would change the lozenge game forever Upon first glance, this packaging is actually genius — it looks like a miniature can of soup It even has a tabbed pop-top to gain access to the 20 lozenges inside and the team that worked on this project clearly had a lot of fun This is like a can of soup you'd present to your teddy bear if you were playing "pretend lunch date." Not that uh a 43-year-old man would be caught doing something like that one of my cats came sprinting over because she was convinced it was time to eat wet food Sub-Zero (sister of Scorpion) — I had to inform her that it was not It was actually time for daddy to eat solid soup for his job that eventually pays for the wet food each lozenge was individually wrapped as promised and for a mere $2.49 (more on how you can buy them in a bit) I unwrapped a Progresso Soup Drop to take a closer look at it and also because that's what a human typically does before eating an individually wrapped treat with a shiny shellacked surface just like a bowling ball Upon popping the savory lozenge right in my mouth The Soup Drop had an instant unappealing acridness to it sort of like artificial bacon flavoring but without the fake smokiness I held on for a few more seconds and that initial shock and chemical overtone faded a little giving way to a genuinely salty lozenge that had a distinct chicken bouillon flavor to it I had to hand it to Progresso — the company didn't hold back on that part because it did mostly taste like chicken soup with the same infrastructure as a regular hard candy except the sweetness played a very tiny role in all of this The main ingredient in these drops is isomalt which is a type of sugar substitute that's made from sugar alcohol — so it's not actually sugar That means it's a keto-friendly ingredient What's interesting is that isomalt's not as sweet as real sugar but creates the same kind of glassy vehicle that sugar would in hard candy The drops also contain monosodium glutamate and all sorts of flavor enhancers I probably don't want to think about This Soup Drop would be pretty interesting if it just weren't for that awful artificial meat flavoring that tastes like sulfur Progresso sent along a can of its chicken noodle soup the soup that the Soup Drops are based off of Desperate to get the aftertaste of the Soup Drop out of my mouth (which I ate in its entirety) I thought I'd see how similar the drop's flavor was compared to its inspiration Progresso's actual soup version is a lot more delicate and doesn't clobber you over the head with its flavor density The wallop in flavor from the drops makes sense, since they're meant to have a concentrated "soupness" to them, but the drops simply have a much different profile than the soup. And nowhere in the canned soup version is there even a hint of that rough artificial flavoring. If you're not feeling well It won't necessarily speed up the recovery process but it'll make you feel like you're doing something nourishing for yourself The Soup Drops will make you feel like you're deliberately trying to make yourself sick for longer Progresso's Soup Drops go on sale starting today, January 16, at progressosoupdrops.com A limited batch will drop each Thursday until the end of the month for $2.49 each plus shipping I've already gone over the fact that they are you can bring it to your friends and family and say want to try a salty drop that's supposed to taste like chicken noodle soup They're gross." I guarantee people will try them and they'll probably be gone in an instant If you missed last week's buzz about a popular new soup product General Mills introduced a take on its traditional Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup that you can pop in your mouth — literally Billed as "soup you can suck on," the limited-edition Progresso Soup Drops are soup-flavored hard candy packed in a can When General Mills first offered its Progresso Soup Drops for ordering online last Thursday though it didn't say how many cans of the drops were available or shipped "Well this is souper awkward … our Soup Drops sold out before we had the chance to tell you there’s a fresh batch of Soup You Can Suck On coming your way next Thursday Introduced in time for cold and flu season General Mills says the soup drops also debuted in time for January's designation of National Soup Month Progresso Soup Drops are flavored with its Progresso chicken noodle soup flavor and meant to be convenient and remind you of a bowl of soup savory candy Soup Drop for a totally new way to enjoy the taste you love whenever and wherever you want," said MC Comings More: In Michigan's deep freeze, even the dead can struggle to find respite More: Why Detroit Lions get 2 draft picks for losing Aaron Glenn to New York Jets Are visions of the character Violet and the three-course dinner gum in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory movie popping into your head Here's how you can get a sample and try out Soup Drops are available only in January as a reminder of soup during cold and flu season At 9 a.m. Thursday, limited-edition cans of Progresso Soup Drops will be available to order. Additional quantities released again on Jan. 30. To order go to progressosoupdrops.com Packaged inside the can are 20 individually wrapped Soup Drops Each order is $2.49 plus 99 cents shipping With each can of Soup Drops is a can of Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press 01-22-2025NEWS The soup brand turned heads with its Chicken Noodle Soup hard candies—now fans get another shot at tasting the buzzworthy drops BY Sarah Bregel or at least next to cough drops in the cold-and-flu aisle Progresso is now making soup-flavored hard candies that resemble cough drops While the first launch sold out almost instantly The soup maker, which is owned by General Mills, introduced the new product in a press release last week calling it “Soup you can suck on.” The candy’s first flavor is “Chicken Noodle Soup” that tastes nothing is truly more reassuring than Chicken Noodle Soup,” said MC Comings business unit director for Progresso at General Mills savory candy Soup Drop for a totally new way to enjoy the taste you love whenever and wherever you want.” Clearly, soup-flavored candy is the hot new item we didn’t know we needed. On Thursday, Progresso took to Instagram to explain that, in under an hour, it was sold out of Soup Drops. “Well this is souper awkward . . . our Soup Drops sold out before we had the chance to tell you,” the post reads. “But don’t worry, there’s a fresh batch of Soup You Can Suck On coming your way next Thursday!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Progresso (@progresso) Many expressed excitement about trying the next batch of Soup Drops I love Progresso Soups and would be thrilled to try some soup drops!” one commenter wrote Others were unsure if the announcement was satire and some were less thrilled about the introduction of Soup Drop “If the candy doesn’t get hot like soup should be i may have to pass lol,” reads another comment The soup maker seems to have tapped into consumer intrigue, and it’s certainly not the first time brands have leaned into off-beat or even totally weird products and flavors. In 2023, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and Hidden Valley Ranch joined forces to create a ranch-flavored ice cream. Oreo’s and Sour Patch Kids previously teamed up In recent years, a number of brands have had success with limited-time offerings, which spurred viral social media reviews. The brand Crumbl Cookies is even known for a rotating menu that changes weekly. And even if the flavors aren’t thoroughly enjoyed—or are thoroughly despised—customers still flock to snag them The Soup Drops will only be available for a limited time, with batches dropping weekly until the end of January The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today. Sarah Bregel is a writer, editor, and single mom living in Baltimore, Maryland. She's contributed to NYMag, The Washington Post, Vice, In Style, Slate, Parents, and others. More Fast Company & Inc © 2025 Mansueto Ventures Fastcompany.com adheres to NewsGuard’s nine standards of credibility and transparency. Learn More Chances are, when you think of the most popular canned soup brands The General Mills-owned brand has been around since the 1920s It was founded after two New Orleans-based Italian importing companies merged A quick Google search will show you that Progresso makes many soups, ranging from low-sodium and low-calorie options to ones high in protein the company has a "Spice It Up" collection dedicated to spicy soups such as Spicy Chicken Tortilla and Spicy Tomato Another range is labeled "Rich and Hearty" and focuses on heavier soups I tried out ten of these traditional soups to help you better navigate the brand's long yet overwhelming list of offerings to starting with my least favorite and counting down to the very best The look: This one also looked very similar to the other chicken-based soups on this list There was a ton of rotini pasta in this one which is great if you plan on eating this soup as a meal and there were carrot and celery pieces aplenty the broth was too thick and didn't have an appealing mouthfeel If you don't have time to make homemade chicken noodle soup, Progresso has an option that fits the bill although it tastes far from anything made from scratch with a deep roasted chicken flavor but still falls short I purchased this soup for $4.79 and don't feel strongly either way about it The look: A semi-clear yellowy broth with oversized pasta pieces and vegetables It also has oversized chunks of white meat chicken and an overwhelmingly thick texture savory roasted chicken flavor that wasn't too salty or sweet but also not al dente; it had an "in-between" texture The carrots and vegetables were a nice touch and provided a contrast to the meaty chicken and cooked pasta but it did taste like it could use a little something but it probably wouldn't be my first choice You're either a Manhattan-style clam chowder kind of person or a New England-style clam chowder kind of person (or neither, that's fine also). Progresso's take on the tomato-based, Manhattan-style soup is filled with clams and celery and tastes good alone or enjoyed as a side to sandwiches and salads I bought this soup for $4.79 but am unsure if I'd drop money on it again The look: A light tomatoey-red with bits of clams in it The broth was slightly thinner and looser than the other soups on this list yet still had a texturally thick mouthfeel I wrote that the amount of potatoes in this soup was impressive It packed a brackish taste from the clams and a slight acidic undertone from the broth It definitely has more umami than a pure vegetable soup The potatoes were soft but didn't break apart and the vegetables added some contrast to the chewy clam bits this is it," my boyfriend mentioned after he took a bite It's also lighter than the brand's New England-style version which is excellent if you don't want a dairy-rich broth Progresso's Chicken Barley option is a good choice for when you want a chicken-based soup that isn't the usual chicken noodle variation which I found to be pleasant but not that exciting orangy broth with medium-sized pieces of barley It looked hearty and full right off the bat which I thought was a good sign—some soups skimp on filling The consistency was so thick I had to scoop the barley from the bottom of the can with a spoon as it wouldn't budge when I initially poured the soup into the bowl to heat up The taste: Just alright but kind of boring The barley was chewy and didn't taste too soft and the chicken pieces were tender without feeling rubbery or fake Just the name "New England Clam Chowder" brings up images of East Coast beachside towns and fishing. If you can't take a trip to New England to enjoy a bowl of this flavorful soup, Progresso makes one that brings New England to you. I paid $4.54 for this soup although not as great as restaurant versions It contained chunks of potatoes and clams enrobed in its opaque broth The taste: You'd think that since this broth was much thicker than the other clam chowder option on this list seafood-y taste and didn't come across as too sodium-packed or overly sweet the actual potatoes weren't seasoned enough and were kind of just there Progresso has so many chicken soup versions that I can hardly keep count. Here's another option which I found to be better than the noodle-based ones The look: A transparent yellow broth with apparent herbs this soup looked strikingly familiar to the other chicken-focused Progresso soups I tried—it was thick and filled to the brim with ingredients The taste: Even though a lot is happening here there still isn't a tremendous amount of flavor the flavor was a touch too bland for my liking that the rice was cooked well and didn't have a mushy texture I would choose this soup over the brand's chicken noodle options I'm a big fan of Panera Bread's Broccoli Cheddar soup, so every broccoli soup I try, I automatically compare it to the chain's. However, this soup didn't disappoint Even though it isn't Panera Bread's (and doesn't come with a bread bowl) Progresso's version is made from a combination of cream cheese and Cheddar The look: This soup was very glossy and smooth right out of the can It was a very pale yellow with muted green broccoli chunks and there were some darker areas along the soup's edge but it tasted even better after I added a dash of salt This soup has a pared-down cheesy flavor that I thought would be sharp and zingy but instead was mellow and the broccoli pieces were extremely soft; they kind of just dissolved in my mouth This soup was pretty good and quickly grew on me While trying out some of Progresso's traditional line, I noticed that the non-chicken soups taste much better than the majority of the chicken soups. For instance, this Beef Barley option had a better looser texture and a more appetizing taste thanks to its tomato-based broth and tender beef pieces and I have a lot of good things to say about it The look: A deep orangy-red broth with a good amount of barley A few oil pools were noticeable on its surface and I could tell instantly that this soup was satiating It was beefy with a slightly acidic tomatoey taste and didn't come across as synthetic or metallic while the carrots were soft and provided a touch of sweetness The only thing I didn't fully like about this soup was that the peas tasted borderline mushy and didn't really offer much taste to this dish This was the first time I tried this soup Even though it errs on the smokey and spicy side it still has a delicious kick to it that makes you want to keep eating more I spent $4.79 on this chicken and sausage dish that packed a punch The look: A see-through light red broth with flecks of seasoning This soup was packed with ingredients such as white meat chicken The broth wasn't thin and watery but instead thicker with a heavy texture The taste: A deliciously smoky flavor with an overwhelmingly spicy taste that lingered in the back of my throat after I took a spoonful while the andouille sausage was chewy and hearty but the smoky and spicy flavors were overpowering and didn't leave much room for the other flavors I think I would repurchase this one and like how it had an in-your-face flavor You either love or hate split pea soup—but Progresso's version makes it a little bit easier to like it. Made from split peas, root vegetables, and diced ham, this soup is hearty and filling with a cozy It also has a good amount of fiber in each serving and isn't high in sugar I spent $4.79 on a soup I thoroughly enjoyed The look: A thick and chunky green base with diced carrots This soup became slightly thinner after I heated it up and had an attractive consistency—it was less "gooey" than Progresso's chicken soups I was actually surprised by how much I enjoyed this split pea soup It had a mild earthy flavor and wasn't overly salty the small ham chunks provided a smokiness that complimented this soup well this soup won first place because it had a great balance of flavor didn't have an overly thick or "goopy" texture and was tasty enough to enjoy as a main or serve as a side dish during lunch or dinner While other soups on this list felt like a chore at some points to go through my boyfriend and I went through this can so quickly talking after about how shocked we were that we enjoyed a pea soup that much I need to remember to add this soup to my grocery list Copyright 2025 Galvanized Media Eat This Not That is part of the Dotdash Meredith Publishing Family Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience She is also the co-founder of Be a Travel Writer an online course for the next generation of travel journalists The limited-edition savory hard candies (“soup you can suck on”) are dropping Thursday morning this week and next online only Jimmy Fallon was less than eager to try Progresso’s chicken noodle soup-flavored hard candies or “soup drops,” which General Mills released earlier this month “I tried it,” “The Tonight Show” host said last week that seems to be the point of this publicity stunt: attention General Mills is releasing a run of the soup-flavored lozenges in limited quantities online for just a few Thursday mornings in January Progresso is relying on a combination of exclusivity and must-try weirdness to put more eyes on the brand and more cans in grocery carts It seems to be working: The first batch sold out in less than an hour last week “We took the beloved flavors of our Progresso chicken noodle soup and packed them into a fun savory candy soup drop for a totally new way to enjoy the taste you love whenever and wherever you want,” MC Comings business unit director for Progresso at Golden Valley-based General Mills also come with a regular can of Progresso’s chicken noodle soup Progresso is a small part of General Mills’ overall portfolio But it remains a big name in the soup aisle Competitor Campbell’s takes in nearly half of all retail dollars spent on soup Campbell’s and Progresso both saw soup sales decline throughout last year and 2023 And where Progresso did see some sales spikes The brand has struggled to consistently sell more soup year over year General Mills has warned Progresso is at risk of being worth more on paper than it could fetch when sold The company last reduced the book value of the brand by $132 million in 2018 “as a result of lower sales projections” through the long term Progresso was reportedly for sale in 2021 alongside Hamburger Helper, though no deal emerged. (Hamburger Helper sold in 2022 for $610 million.) It’s possible Progresso is still for sale, but in the meantime the brand is taking advantage of flu season to sell “that feeling of a hug in a bowl” in a hard candy. “The goal? To remind you of the comfort you can find in a traditional bowl of Progresso,” General Mills said in a statement. “So enjoy soup drops while they’re available for National Soup Month, but grab the real thing whenever you want the warm coziness of a bowl of soup.” Brooks Johnson is a business reporter covering Minnesota’s food industry, agribusinesses and 3M. Business The Medtronic Spark program seeks to pull 1 million low-income students into health tech careers Barry earned a larger bonus than the previous year but reduced equity payouts lowered total compensation the trio serviced client relationships worth $4 billion in managed assets before their abrupt resignations last month Taste of Home's Editorial Process which is why things like Progresso Soup Drops exist I can’t be angry at Progresso for this because this is the world we live in The drops are either a soup-flavored lozenge that people can suck on instead of cough drops I knew it was my fate to experience soup in lozenge form I wish I could tell you the drops tasted like a cup of homemade chicken noodle soup But the drops don’t taste like soup or even like chicken The only flavor I have confidence in naming is “crushed black pepper from a spice rack that was manufactured in 1972.” The other flavors are no creation of God or nature I sat silently with a soup drop in my mouth for five whole minutes trying to figure out how to explain Progresso Soup Drops, and that’s the best I can offer. I hoped this would be an encapsulated version of a warm cup of chicken broth it seems Progresso Soup Drops are primarily made of isomalt (a sugar substitute commonly used for hard candy) and salt You can buy Progresso Soup Drops at progressosoupdrops.com for the rest of January Each bundle includes 20 individually wrapped soup drops in a mini soup can and a full-size can of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup for $2.49 plus shipping that’s not a bad deal—which is probably why the drops are currently sold out We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices We recommend our users to update the browser It is the time of year commonly called cold and flu season Does a bowl of chicken noodle soup sound good, but you just don't have the energy to cook up a batch or even open a can? Progresso has just the thing for you: Soup Drops. "Enjoy soup like never before. It's a soup you can suck on," Progresso said in a news release The savory hard candy is reminiscent of a bowl of chicken noodle soup "That favorite flavor is packed into each drop — it’s like broth soft egg noodles and a hint of parsley have all been stirred up in a surprising way that’s sure to wow your taste buds," Progresso said You won't find the Soup Drops in the grocery store The limited-edition Progresso Soup Drops will be available only at ProgressoSoupDrops.com 16 marked the first day they were available and by Friday morning they were sold out More Soup Drops will be released every Thursday for the rest of National Soup Month The Soup Drops come in a can that looks just like a regular can of Progresso soup There are 20 individually wrapped candies in each can Each order also comes with a can of Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup — the kind you need a spoon for Cost is $2.49, plus 99 cents shipping. Soup puns to make you feel betterProgresso had fun making several soup puns when announcing its new Soup Drops: Here are a few more we found to help make you feel better: General MillsGeneral Mills' Progresso soup brand has announced the launch of limited-edition "Soup Drops." The company said the first-of-its-kind product is a savory hard candy drop featuring the flavor of Progresso chicken noodle soup nothing is truly more reassuring than chicken noodle soup why stop at the soup bowl?" said MC Comings "We took the beloved flavors of our Progresso chicken noodle soup and packed them into a fun Each order also comes with a can of actual Progresso traditional chicken noodle soup for $2.49 — the typical price of a can of Progresso soup — plus 99 cents shipping Progresso has come up with a new way for soup lovers to consume chicken noodle soup this cold and flu season The soup company announced Thursday it is launching Soup Drops a chicken noodle soup-flavored hard candy drop that resembles a cough drop "These savory drops are arriving for a limited time this month for National Soup Month right at the height of cold and flu season," the company said in a news release Thursday being tabbed by Progresso as "soup you can suck on," taste like broth Customers can get the Soup Drops exclusively at ProgressoSoupDrops.com starting Jan with additional quantities released every Thursday for the rest of January New Pepsi flavor alert: Wild Cherry & Cream is hitting store shelves soon The drops are packaged in a can that looks like a regular Progresso soup can with 20 individually wrapped candies in each can savory candy Soup Drop for a totally new way to enjoy the taste you love whenever and wherever you want,” said MC Comings Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com Flu, COVID-19, RSV or pneumonia symptoms got you feeling under the weather Progresso introduced a new chicken noodle soup-flavored hard candy today—and it's already sold out (for now) Touted as "soup you can suck on," Progresso unveiled its limited-time soup drops in honor of National Soup Month in January and the rollout comes right around the cold and flu season While the soup drops sold out the same day they launched there's still a chance to snag them for yourself Progresso says it will release additional quantities every Thursday while supplies last for the rest of National Soup Month The savory hard candy from Progresso comes with 20 individually wrapped pieces and is packaged in a traditional-looking Progresso Soup can Each order also comes with one can of actual Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup for a totally new way to enjoy the taste you love whenever and wherever you want,” said MC Comings You can order the soup drops exclusively on their Progresso website The company encourages customers to check back next Thursday The confection allows consumers to take the flavor of a bowl of chicken noodle soup to-go and Kellanova turns to pizza flavors for its latest Cheez-It varieties Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of We can’t write about everything that we get pitched so here are some leftovers pulled from our inboxes General Mills’ latest quirky product brings the taste of a bowl of soup into a hard candy confection Progresso Soup Drops contain the flavor of the brand’s Chicken Noodle Soup in the same shape as a lemon drop candy The brand referred to the product as “soup you can suck on.” According to the press release vice president of Progresso at General Mills Progresso Soup Drops are available for a limited time each Thursday this month on the brand’s website while supplies last A bag of the candy also comes with a can of Progresso’s Chicken Noodle Soup and the food company partnered with a winery on a wine blend with the flavor of Grey Poupon mustard Italian sauce brand Ragu is taping into the sizzling interest in spicy foods The 88-year-old offering is partnering with YouTube series Hot One to bring a new level of heat to the pasta-sauce aisle The new Ragu Hot Ones Heat Pack is touted as a complement to meals and snacks 14-ounce jars of sauce in progressively hotter flavors: Fiery Garlic (Hot) Chipotle Blaze (Hotter) and Chile Inferno (Hottest) “We’re always looking for opportunities to push the boundaries of flavor while also delivering delicious senior vice president of marketing with Mizkan America we are so excited to partner with a leader in ‘spice,’ expert in ‘heat’ and one of the most on-trend entertainment properties around to introduce the hottest pasta sauce available nationwide.” More than half of Gen Z consumers identify themselves as hot sauce connoisseurs, according to a 2024 survey published by NC Solutions It also found that 62% of all consumers surveyed indicated they are more likely to buy a food or beverage item if it is advertised as spicy It’s a big reason why food and even beverage products are leaning into spice Fans of margherita and pesto pizza can decide for themselves whether the new Cheez-It flavors properly capture the foods’ essence Kellanova announced the launch of two new varieties of the cracker inspired by pizza flavors Cheez-It Snap’d Extra Crunchy Margherita Pizza contains pizza flavoring with tomato Cheez-It Duoz Pesto + Mozzarella introduces a blend of flavors The new Cheez-It products will be available nationwide by March Kellanova has found success taking inspiration from pizza in the past with Pizza becoming one of the most popular Pringles flavors since the chip brand introduced it in 1999 Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts The soda giant’s Red Tree Beverages subsidiary is making a bet that its vodka lemonade can help it gain a stronger foothold in booze Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F wants companies to voluntarily remove or replace commonly used synthetic colors before the end of 2026 Subscribe to the Food Dive free daily newsletter The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines And although there are likely several different canned soup brands to choose from at your local grocery store The brand offers an incredible selection of different soups ranging from classic chicken noodle to veggie- and bean-packed offerings If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the soup aisle It can be difficult to choose which soup to get when you're looking for a quick and easy meal we taste-tested several different Progresso flavors in order to provide you with a list of some of the brand's most delicious options The next time you're looking for an easy lunch or a dinner you can have prepared in less than five minutes When you're craving soup that feels super hearty and filling turn to this savory beef barley vegetable soup It's from the brand's Rich and Hearty line The best part of this soup is the fact that it doesn't skimp on the beef at all — you'll find generous chunks of it throughout the broth which feels quite a bit more filling than a rice-based soup offering an herbaceous quality and some freshness to the dish The broth is salty and rich in flavor, but it's not super thick — the result is a soup that still feels nice and light and won't weigh you down. Add some cheese on top for a richer twist or sprinkle in some red chili flakes to give the soup a touch of heat since it's delicious enough to stand up to basically any canned soup on the market There's perhaps no dish more comforting than chicken and dumplings the fact that this chicken and herb dumplings soup contains dumplings instead of regular noodles makes it something special creating a lovely and approachable textural quality in this canned soup They're not quite as substantial as the kinds of dumplings you may expect in a home-cooked dish those herby dumplings aren't the only appealing part of this soup which creates a nice contrast with the dumplings and makes this soup quite a bit more filling Is it exactly the same as your Southern grandma's homemade chicken and dumplings But when you're craving dumplings but don't want to put in any of the work You know when you open a can of soup and pour it into a pot only to realize that it's mostly broth and there are barely any solid ingredients at all and it can be super disappointing when you're actually looking forward to a flavorful and filling meal But that's definitely not going to happen when you choose Progresso's rigati pasta and meatball This is a seriously thick and substantial soup for one that comes out of a can The rigati pasta accounts for the bulk of this soup Despite the fact that the pasta is slightly too soft for our liking its small shape still provides a nice textural basis for the soup and they have a subtle richness to them that keeps things interesting meaning you can have a meatball in every single bite The tomato-based broth and veggies make this soup even heartier with a salty almost umami flavor profile that we just can't get enough of Okay, hear us out here. We know that split pea soup isn't for everyone And let's face it: It doesn't look very good when it comes out of the can this Progresso green split pea soup is definitely the least appealing-looking soup on this list But just because it doesn't look particularly attractive doesn't mean it tastes bad this veggie-heavy soup is perfect for those days when you want a soup that feels kind of substantial but isn't too heavy this soup tastes mostly like green split peas There's an earthiness and an herbaceous quality there along with a savory quality that keeps this simple soup from being too boring Perhaps the most important part of the equation Although you're not going to get big chunks of bacon in every bite with this soup there's just enough of it that it provides the recipe with enough richness and flavor that you'll truly enjoy every bite close your eyes when you're preparing this soup if you don't like the look of it but don't write it off just because it could look more delicious than it does That's just what you'll get with Progresso's slow-cooked vegetable beef soup this soup doesn't necessarily look like anything special especially compared to the more creative or less common soups on this list But that simplicity is part of what makes the product so appealing Like with the savory beef barley vegetable soup you're going to find big chunks of beef in this soup there are quite a few more vegetables in the mix you're not going to get bored after a few bites beefy broth that's not too thick — this is a soup feel free to add other seasonings and spices to make for a low-effort dinner that's sure to hit the spot when you just want a bowl of something warm and comforting There's something so deeply appealing about Italian-style wedding soup, whether you enjoy a homemade rendition or the canned version The broth in this particular version of the dish is super light and veggie-forward so it's a nice option if you're not craving anything that'll be too heavy But just because you have that light broth going on doesn't mean there isn't some heft and heartiness to this soup That comes in the form of meatballs — and believe us when we say that there are plenty of meatballs here you'll get one (or more) in every spoonful of soup that you eat The addition of rigati pasta makes this soup feel a lot more filling and veggies and carrots lend a healthy and refreshing quality to the soup This stuff would taste equally as delicious in the winter and summer months but one thing is for sure: It's at its most delicious with some Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top You've probably had chicken noodle soup countless times in your life But what about the times when you're craving a light chicken soup but aren't necessarily craving noodles That's when you should opt for this savory chicken and wild rice soup from Progresso This is a nice departure from your standard chicken noodle without being too out there easily chewable quality after hanging out in the broth for long enough Not only is the rice filling by making up the bulk of the soup it also offers a more interesting texture than you'd get from standard rice alone and celery all give the soup a healthy boost that makes things more colorful in your bowl Enjoy this canned soup with a side of particularly crusty bread After soaking that bread in the savory chicken broth for a while Check out the canned soup aisle at your local grocery store and chances are that you'll mostly come across canned soups that contain meat Those that don't are often thin and unimpressive but it's not usually what we're craving when we want a filling meal That's why the Vegetable Classics line from Progresso is so appealing These veggie-forward options nix the meat but don't skimp on heartiness so whether you don't eat meat at all or are just trying to cut down on your meat consumption And perhaps the most delicious soup from the Vegetable Classics line is the Tuscan-style white bean soup This soup is thick and rich from a significant amount of great Northern beans in the mix creating a creamy consistency that you may not expect from a bean-based dish Vegetables play an important role as well — carrots and tomatoes help break up all of those legumes It's just as filling as the more meat-forward options on this list (and also just as delicious) we couldn't include a list of the best Progresso soups on the market without covering an undeniable classic It's the chicken and homestyle noodles soup and it may just be the most iconic soup on this list There's nothing too crazy or out of the ordinary here — it's just your same old plain chicken noodle soup that you might've grown up with It all starts with a base of savory chicken broth which is studded with big chunks of chicken The noodles are of the utmost importance in this recipe Unlike some noodles that appear in canned soup these noodles aren't too soft — they have a surprisingly firm texture that gives them just enough bite to keep things interesting Celery and carrots are classic veggie additions to this dish that really round out the flavor and keep things feeling nice and light Whether you're feeling sick or you're just craving a warm bowl of comfort it's always a good idea to keep some canned chicken noodle soup on hand and Progresso just happens to boast some of the most delicious canned chicken noodle soup on the market Think you have to go all the way to Boston just to get a good cup of clam chowder because you can actually get a delicious batch of the stuff straight out of the can and it's definitely worth trying if you love rich and creamy soups some might be hesitant to try a clam-based soup in canned form but let us be the first to tell you that it really works You're not going to be biting into huge chunks of clam — rather approachable pieces that are easy to eat for even the most seafood-averse the potatoes might be the most delicious part of this recipe They're somehow both soft and firm at the same time offering a tender bite in a soup that's otherwise pretty creamy There aren't any additional vegetables in this canned soup which would likely detract from the creamy consistency of the broth really allowing them to soak into the broth before you eat them Here's another meatless option that we just can't get enough of and it gives classic tomato soup a much-needed twist that makes things a lot more filling with a salty quality to it that works well with the addition of plenty of herbs and spices to keep things from being too bland What sets this soup apart from other tomato soups Adding pasta to tomato soup may just be the best idea Progresso ever had You get that same tomato-y flavor you love but there's some added bulk to this soup because of the pasta It's still a simple combo — simple enough to serve to a particularly picky child — but the rotini's interesting shape makes for a soup-eating experience that's not quite as sad as those thin tomato soups you may have tried out of a can before This is another soup that would taste even better with some Parmesan cheese on top Progresso's lasagna-style soup with Italian sausage is probably the most interesting and least-expected soup on this list We just haven't seen this kind of canned soup from other brands which makes it a novelty we just had to try out but it has a lasagna-like texture with its inclusion of mafalda pasta with rippled edges The tomato-based soup is richer and creamier than most of the other soups we tried on this list and the little chunks of tomato in the mix make for a fresh touch to an otherwise indulgent-tasting soup There are also little pieces of Italian sausage throughout that enhance this soup's lasagna-ness even more and deconstructed version of homemade lasagna Like several other Progresso soups on this list the Lasagna-style soup with Italian sausage could definitely benefit from a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese so you might want to snag a baguette to pair with it but there's something about pastina that's hard not to adore star-shaped pasta is almost more rice-like than pasta-like in texture but it still has that essential gummy pasta-ness that offers an al dente bite And that's exactly what sets Progresso's homestyle chicken with vegetables and pastina pasta soup apart from the others on this list but the pastina gives it a very different textural quality than the other chicken noodle soups that Progresso sells you'll find all the other basics that make a good chicken noodle soup all of which play complementary roles to the pastina and it's an ideal pick-me-up on those days when you're craving a hot bowl of soup but don't have the time or energy to make it from scratch These canned soups from Progresso were selected based on their flavor and heartiness so you know you're getting the most bang for your buck with plenty of ingredients We also tried to select a wide range of different flavors to suit a variety of different tastes Although these aren't the only good options from the brand this spread represents a significant portion of what we deem to be the best canned Progresso soups in several of the brand's different collections ShareSaveCommentLifestyle DiningProgresso Soup Drops, Explained—Has Convenience Culture Reached Its Peak?ByStephanie Gravalese Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights I write about food culture—what we eat and what it says about usFollow AuthorJan 18 06:36pm ESTShareSaveCommentDiscover how Progresso has transformed its iconic Chicken Noodle Soup into a savory candy More the playful innovation available exclusively at progressoSoupDrops.com In a world dominated by on-the-go snacks and bite-sized indulgences Progresso's Soup Drops may just be the ultimate innovation—or perhaps This reimagining of the classic comfort food begs the question: have we taken our love for ease and accessibility to its limit From single-serve meal kits to microwavable everything convenience culture has shaped the way we eat Progresso Soup Drops fit perfectly into this paradigm catering to busy consumers who crave comfort without the need forutensils or even a bowl But the question remains: is this practical evolution or playful excess Progresso Soup Drops tap into the nostalgia of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup More foods in portable forms resonate emotionally with busy consumers A 2022 study in the journal Cognition and Emotion, revealed that foods associated with childhood, like soups and stews, evoke strong feelings of comfort and connection blending familiarity with novelty to create a snack that's as intriguing as it is comforting Transforming Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup into candy may raise eyebrows More prove how bold ideas can spark curiosity and redefine tradition where tradition and ceremony are replaced with convenience at all costs a meal steeped in ritual and sensory experience General Mills' Progresso Soup Drops show how brands can blend nostalgia and convenience More value to stay relevant in a fast-changing food market experiential food that blurs the line between novelty and nourishment these innovations challenge us to rethink what food means in a society that prioritizes multitasking and speed Are we gaining more flexibility or losing the joy of slowing down and savoring Whether you view Progresso Soup Drops as a clever reinvention or a step too far they're undeniably a reflection of our times They remind us that food is as much about adapting to cultural shifts as it is about preserving tradition And if convenience culture has indeed reached its peak what comes next might be even more surprising Progresso unveiled a new innovative way for soup lovers to satisfy their taste buds last week and the response was overwhelmingly positive "Well this is souper awkward... our Soup Drops sold out before we had the chance to tell you," the caption on the Instagram post reads. "But don't worry, there's a fresh batch of Soup You Can Suck On coming your way next Thursday, 1/23 at 9AM ET at ProgressoSoupDrops.com!" Progresso told USA TODAY there will be additional drops released weekly every Thursday through the rest of January New Pepsi flavor alert: Wild Cherry & Cream is hitting store shelves soon 'Soup you can suck on': What are the ingredients?The drops Enjoy the flavors of your favorite soup without the spills and dirty dishes Minnesota is truly in the heart of soup season Flus and colds are seemingly running rampant And cabin fever is about to set in any day now So nothing's like a pot of mom's chicken soup But soup requires some planning and cooking time That's why I appreciate ready to heat and eat soups like Progresso very little effort or time needed to enjoy the benefits of a steaming bowl of soup Now the folks at Minnesota's own General Mills -- well They thought, "What if we made our Progresso Soup in an even more convenient form?" Like a savory candy drop -- flavored like Progresso Soup So you can take that chicken noodle soup TASTE with you anywhere Sort of like a hard candy and a throat lozenge had a baby This is simply brilliant -- savory flavored candy drops The good General -- and their Progresso brand -- just rolled out their Limited Edition Chicken Noodle Soup Drops yesterday And of course, they immediately sold out -- even before they could post it on their Instagram page A post shared by Progresso (@progresso) But fear not -- the Progresso folks are releasing more limited quantities of these Soup Drops each Thursday morning for the remainder of January -- National Soup Month "The Soup Drops come in a can that looks just like the iconic Progresso Soup can with 20 individually wrapped candies within all for just $2.49 -- the typical price of a can of Progresso Soup -- plus 99 cents shipping Stock up on this soup you can suck on -- for comfort when you need it and really just to say you tried it -- and feel SOUPported this cold and flu season!" People magazine got an early taste of the drops They say they taste "surprisingly similar to the classic chicken noodle soup." Okay, so it's kitschy. But that's what makes this wonderful. In the same way that Kwik Trip's lip balm flavors are kitschy -- and also wonderful If you want to score yourself some Soup Drops -- and and a can of soup to boot -- get online and be at the ProgressoSoupDrops website at 8 am Central Time on Thursdays in January Or you can keep watching this ebay page for when they start popping up there -- at a much higher price Progresso's Limited Edition Chicken Noodle Soup Drops bring the comfort of soup in a convenient candy form.\nRead More That's why I appreciate ready to heat and eat soups like Progresso Now the folks at Minnesota's own General Mills -- well The good General -- and their Progresso brand -- just rolled out their Limited Edition Chicken Noodle Soup Drops yesterday And of course, they immediately sold out -- even before they could post it on their Instagram page A post shared by Progresso (@progresso) But fear not -- the Progresso folks are releasing more limited quantities of these Soup Drops each Thursday morning for the remainder of January -- National Soup Month People magazine got an early taste of the drops Okay, so it's kitschy. But that's what makes this wonderful. In the same way that Kwik Trip's lip balm flavors are kitschy -- and also wonderful If you want to score yourself some Soup Drops -- and and a can of soup to boot -- get online and be at the ProgressoSoupDrops website at 8 am Central Time on Thursdays in January Or you can keep watching this ebay page for when they start popping up there -- at a much higher price Although the olive loaf is similar to Italian mortadella sliced sausage meat with cubes of pork fat this former American favorite deli meat is a mixture of pork the olive loaf has been associated with more popular cuts like bologna and is not typical to find on mainstream grocery store shelves Alabama Lane Cake is a sweet concoction of white sponge cake It's the state's official dessert and gets a mention in Harper Lee's classic \"To Kill a Mockingbird.\" is going viral for its new take on hard candy just in time for cold and flu season USA Today is reporting that the hard candy is being billed as the “soup you can suck on.” The limited-edition item was released during the height of the cold and flu season when “most folks flock to the cough drop aisle,” as well as during National Soup Month View this post on InstagramA post shared by Progresso (@progresso) “The best part is you can enjoy Soup Drops anywhere — in the carpool line sitting at the doctor’s office or hiding out under the covers.” The first batch of hard candies garnered so much buzz that they sold out within hours, per Progresso’s Instagram page A can of Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup is included with every order of 20 drops which are packaged in a container that resembles the company’s real soup cans Both cost $2.49 plus 99 cents for shipping Meanwhile, in other candy news, Mondelez tried to make Hershey’s a purchase offer back in December 2024 One of the biggest confectionery makers in the world would be formed by the merger of the maker of OREO cookies and the king of chocolate Any Mondelez offers would need to receive backing from the Hershey Trust Company a nonprofit with 80% of the voting power and a history of opposing sales the trust would probably consider several proposals from different suitors if it had a significant interest in any transactions According to someone knowledgeable about the situation who wished to remain anonymous Mondelez made a “preliminary approach about a possible combination.” However, shortly after the offer was made, Hershey’s rejected the offer as “too low,” according to Reuters. Retail industry’s premier source for news, analysis, and discussion. Lost your password? Don't have an account yet? Sign up trying to balance a hot bowl of soup so you can alleviate that cough Progresso has a new line of chicken soup-flavored cough drops to take wherever you are — and they’re selling out fast In honor of National Soup Month, the company released its Soup Drops But it only took an hour for the drops to sell out according to a spokesperson with the company They will release more on Thursday of this week and next Progresso Soup has brought you cozy comfort on chilly days or when you’re under the weather,” said MC Comings “We took the beloved flavors of our Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup and packed them into a fun Progresso first dropped the ultra-condensed version of their soup on Thursday Marketers unofficially designated January as National Soup Month. As a country, Americans consume more than 10 billion bowls of soup a year, according to Bellevue University Trump Signs Executive Order to Encourage US Drug Manufacturing (CNN)– Cold and Flu season is at its peak and chicken noodle soup is one age-old remedy Progresso is making it even easier for soup lovers to get the feeling that comes from eating soup with traditional chicken noodle soup “drops” Progresso says it’s “soup you can suck on” The hard candy drops taste similar to their soups This limited edition item is only available this month The brand's new Soup Drops pack all all the comforting flavors of chicken noodle soup Posted in: Nerd Food, Pop Culture | Tagged: Progresso, soup The last chance for you to ghet your hands on the new Progresso Soup Drops is tomorrow Progresso is giving fans of their soups one last chance to get their hands on the new Soup Drops item they released this month which is basically like having a can of coup in a small candy The sales have been happening every Thursday and they have been selling them out on a regular basis they're so popular that they bring them back.) They'll cost you $3.50 for the drops plus shipping "Hold my spoon!" Progresso Soup Drops deliver the classic hearty flavor of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup in a format that will definitely SOUPrise fans — it's a convenient hard candy drop — reminding you of the comfort you can find in a bowl of Progresso Soup there's no spoon needed to dive into the classic taste of the iconic Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup but you certainly can reach for the real thing if you're looking for that feeling of a hug in a bowl it will have soup fans feeling like they just slurped a spoonful of Progresso's iconic Chicken Noodle Soup that they know and love That favorite flavor is packed into each drop — it's like broth soft egg noodles and a hint of parsley have all been stirred up in a surprising way that's sure to wow your taste buds It has already reached some of the lowest temperatures and caused nationwide snowfalls even in the hottest states where snow is uncommon. Although the winter season has never been more white and snow days might be a fun excuse for a day off this phenomenon has also led to many people falling ill and catching the dreaded cold or flu despite the lack of appetite for anything solid nothing tastes and feels better than slurping down a warm bowl of soup while lying in bed we all have a favorite that brings back nostalgic memories of when we were kids and our mothers would make a warm batch for us to consume when we were sick. Progresso knows how much soup means to people Progresso has launched a new alternative to its traditional can of soup Bloomberg/Getty Images The Progresso Soup Drop is a mix between a cough drop and Progresso's Chicken Noodle soup since it's a hard candy drop that tastes like a bowl of Progresso soup it's more convenient and efficient because no preparation process is involved and it can be consumed whenever and wherever. savory candy Soup Drop for a totally new way to enjoy the taste you love whenever and wherever you want,” said General Mills VP Business Unit Director for Progresso The limited-edition Progresso Soup Drops became available on Jan 16 via Progresso's official website to celebrate National Soup Month Each order consisted of 20 individually wrapped soup drops and a can of Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup As unconventional as this new product may sound Thousands flocked to Progresso's website in hopes of getting their hands on this innovative creation and the soup drops sold out quickly within a few minutes Customers react to Progresso Soup Drops on social mediaProgresso took to Instagram to announce that the Progresso Soup Drops had completely sold out on the first drop and customers had mixed reactions to the news Some netizens expressed their excitement about Progresso's new soup drops I love Progresso Soups and would be thrilled to try some soup drops!" Others were saddened by their inability to obtain the Progresso Soup Drops during the first release Another user expressed frustration about the limited number of Progresso Soup Drops by commenting "Would be nice if you made enough to go around." not everyone welcomed the idea of compacting Progresso's Chicken Noodle soup into a hard candy One user disapproved of the newly launched product "Whoever came up with this idea needs to be fired Progresso still wants as many customers as possible to try the limited-edition soup drops so the company revealed some exciting updates in the comments section Progresso announced that there will be an additional release of the Progresso Soup Drops on Jan 30 to continue celebrating National Soup Month all January long. as well as fashion houses like LVMH and Kering Want TheStreet’s best daily stock and investing news right in your inbox every weekday Sign up today for our free newsletter and you'll receive an exclusive report explaining hedge fund guru Doug Kass' winning investment style Show Breaking News BarCloseFood Haley Coomes ORLANDO – We’ve all slurped our soup on one occasion and thanks to Progresso the brand is introducing the first-ever limited-edition Soup Drops [EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share your photos] The soup drops are available exclusively on Progresso’s website but sold out on Thursday following the launch Progresso will be selling them throughout the month while supplies last The message on the site currently tells readers to “check back next Thursday at 9 a.m The soup drops come in a can that looks just like the Progresso Soup can with 20 individually wrapped candies within The package deal costs $2.49 — the typical price of a can of Progresso Soup — plus 99 cents shipping Check out the Florida Foodie podcast You can find every episode in the media player below: Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved Haley is a digital content producer for ClickOrlando.com and first started as a News 6 producer in October 2014 She's a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in journalism She specializes in theme parks and lifestyle writing TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications EEO Report Disability Assistance Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group and they are already sold out across the United States This new way to enjoy soup became a huge sensation among consumers are hard candies flavored like chicken noodle soup there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle soup That’s why we thought: why limit ourselves to a bowl of soup We took the favorite flavors of our Progresso chicken noodle soup and packed them into a fun and tasty Soup Drop treat for a whole new way to enjoy the flavor you love whenever and wherever you want,” said MC Comings Vice President and General Manager of Progresso’s business unit The response to this “soup for sucking” was so good that the batch sold out in less than an hour according to the company’s official Instagram account “This is really awkward… our Soup Drops sold out before we even had a chance to tell you,” the post reads Una publicación compartida por Progresso (@progresso) ALSO READ McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal 2025: This is what it looks like The drops are packaged in a container that mimics the design of a typical Progresso soup can containing 20 individually wrapped candies Each purchase also includes a can of traditional Progresso chicken noodle soup The good news for those who missed out on trying these unique soup pills is that Progresso will release a second batch next Thursday The company also confirmed that new batches will be released every Thursday throughout the rest of January The ‘soup for sucking’ is available through the official Progresso website at ProgressoSoupDrops.com a sugar substitute made from sugar alcohol Progresso is a canned food brand that originated from the merger of two Italian import businesses in New Orleans who had traveled east to start a tomato import business The success in tomato sales was so great that it exceeded their capacity to meet demand This led them to raise funds to establish a larger-scale canning operation Joseph Uddo provided the necessary funding in exchange for a stake in the company “The Uddo and Taormina Corporation” was formed under which the Progresso label began marketing Italian-inspired canned products Progresso’s canned chicken and rotini soup is made with chicken It contains no artificial flavors or colorings from artificial sources Progresso vegetable soup contains half a cup of vegetables per serving It contains 3g of fiber per serving and is made without any artificial flavors or colorings from artificial sources ⇒ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CONTENT ON GOOGLE NEWS Taco Bell has introduced its new Crispy Cheese Triple Stacked Taco cheesy beef taco that reinvents its popular Crunchy Taco Tariffs have not only affected the countries subject to them who wonder if supermarket prices will rise Red Lobster has decided to offer promotions to its customers so they can enjoy Cinco de Mayo with delicious food and its iconic drinks a strategy that allows you to achieve more interactions with less effort © Copyright 2017 MERCADOTECNIA PUBLICIDAD MARKETING NOTICIAS | Revista Merca2.0 – All Rights Reserved – The total or partial reproduction of the contents of this site is prohibited without the written authorization of Grupo de Comunicación Katedra S.A. de C.V. Privacy Policy (Spanish) Usamos cookies para ofrecerte la mejor experiencia en nuestra web Puedes encontrar más información sobre qué cookies estamos usando o desactivarlas en los ajustes Esta web utiliza cookies para que podamos ofrecerte la mejor experiencia de usuario posible La información de las cookies se almacena en tu navegador y realiza funciones tales como reconocerte cuando vuelves a nuestra web o ayudar a nuestro equipo a comprender qué secciones de la web encuentras más interesantes y útiles Las cookies estrictamente necesarias tiene que activarse siempre para que podamos guardar tus preferencias de ajustes de cookies Si desactivas esta cookie no podremos guardar tus preferencias Esto significa que cada vez que visites esta web tendrás que activar o desactivar las cookies de nuevo Jan 16, 2025Progresso has created a unique new snack for soup fans called Soup Drops with fans divided about the strange product The news about Progresso's new Soup Drops was revealed on Jan. 16 in a news release with the limited-edition product arriving just in time for National Soup Month. The Soup Drops are hard candy drops made in the flavor of Progresso's classic Chicken Noodle Soup The drops are sold in a can designed like the brand's regular soup cans It also comes with one can of Progresso's regular Chicken Noodle Soup why stop at the soup bowl?" said MC Comings "We took the beloved flavors of our Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup and packed them into a fun savory candy Soup Drop for a totally new way to enjoy the taste you love whenever and wherever you want.” The Soup Drops are available on ProgressoSoupDrops.com for just $2.49 the first round of Soup Drops sold out quickly But fans can rest assured that they'll have another chance to buy them soon Progresso plans to drop more Soup Drops each Thursday of National Soup Month at 9 a.m Fans online shared their thoughts on the interesting new Soup Drops, with one fan on Reddit writing How bizarre," while another simply said It’s in my calendar for next Thursday lol," wrote an excited customer. "Candy soup? Sounds awful," someone else wrote, while another joked, "This is straight out of Willy Wonka’s factory." "They're just rebranding bouillon cubes." anyone interested in trying the soup-flavored hard candy can successfully get their hands on some during the next drop on Thursday Next: Dairy Queen Brings Back Fan-Favorite Blizzard Flavor for a Limited Time In celebration of National Soup Month, Progresso™ launched a new product—a savory hard candy meant to mimic a bowl of chicken noodle soup—that sold out almost immediately upon its release on Jan Marketed as "soup you can suck on," Progresso Soup Drops boast the same flavors of broth and a hint of parsley typically presented in less solid form The hard candies are delivered in a signature soup can filled with 20 individually wrapped Soup Drops and each purchase comes with a can of Progresso's Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup "Our Chicken Noodle Soup has been a go-to comfort for decades," said MC Comings Soup Drops offer a fun and convenient way to enjoy that same comfort on the go." Due to overwhelming demand Progresso is releasing additional quantities every Thursday throughout National Soup Month while supplies last Violet!" While Violet Beauregarde may have had a penchant for gum Progresso is celebrating National Soup Month with a novel new item that veers into something almost Wonka-esque. The popular canned soup brand announced its brand-new Soup Drops which are essentially soup candies (in the vein of a cough drop) unforgettable flavors of Progresso’s most iconic offerings. “For decades, Progresso Soup has brought you cozy comfort on chilly days or when you’re under the weather,” MC Comings, the vice president of business unit director for Progresso at General Mills, shared in a statement to Food & Wine savory candy Soup Drop for a totally new way to enjoy the taste you love whenever and wherever you want.” Soup Drops “will have soup fans feeling like they just slurped a spoonful of Progresso’s iconic Chicken Noodle Soup that they know and love,” the brand explained and a hint of parsley have all been stirred up in a surprising way that’s sure to wow your taste buds.” The Soup Drops will be available for a limited time throughout January Those looking to get their hands on the drops can purchase them at ProgressoSoupDrops.com starting at 9 a.m Additional drops will be released every Thursday for the rest of the month Each order contains 20 individually wrapped candies that come in a can resembling Progresso’s classic soup can It also comes with a can of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup The drops are available for $2.49 each along with $.99 for shipping Reproduction of material from any Salon pages without written permission is strictly prohibited Patent and Trademark Office as a trademark of Salon.com Associated Press articles: Copyright © 2016 The Associated Press Have a cough? You might try a cough drop. Have a cold? Maybe you’ll have some soup Neither of these things is remotely controversial But put these two things together and what do you get And that specific chaos comes in the form of Progresso’s all-new I don’t know, man. There really aren’t rules anymore, so I guess there’s nothing stopping General Mills from selling these. It’s not like I wouldn’t try them. Once. Someone really excited for a butterscotch hard candy is in for the worst culinary moment of their life… Eating a can of soup will be the single more normal, reasonable, logica; thing anyone who buys Soup Drops will do. Hey reader! We’re delighted you're perusing our site for all your nerdy news. We'd wholeheartedly appreciate you enabling ads to keep this content free. Thank you! One of those is chicken noodle soup but what if you're looking to take it on the go When it comes to treating any sickness, there are a few ways to make yourself feel better Just in time for all the winter sickness being passed around Progresso announced the launch of Progresso Soup Drops This limited-edition release is available now and every Thursday through the rest of January limited quantities are available so if you're looking to grab them You can order your very own Progresso Soup Drops on this website for a total of $2.49 In addition to getting 20 of the Soup Drops you're also getting a full-size can of Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup you truly can't get mad as you're getting something new to try and enjoying an old favorite it's truly wild to think that Progresso hasn't released Soup Drops up until this point this release was too fun not to cover and as someone who absolutely loves soup this release was something I've been looking forward to for the longest The only downfall is that I have yet to try them If you're wondering what these taste like Progresso did send me these Soup Drops to try although I haven't gotten to try them yet the press release from Progresso did paint a pretty vivid picture for us: "That favorite flavor is packed into each drop — it’s like broth soft egg noodles and a hint of parsley have all been stirred up in a surprising way that’s sure to wow your taste buds." Sounds interesting then you're bound to find something you like These Progresso Soup Drops couldn't come at a better time as it feels like everyone is getting sick so why not share these with the people you know and love it might become their new solution when getting sick these won't be available after January so if you want to stock up be sure to check out the drops every single Thursday in January at 9 am EST © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER You can order your very own Progresso Soup Drops on this website for a total of $2.49 These Progresso Soup Drops couldn't come at a better time as it feels like everyone is getting sick so why not share these with the people you know and love The new Entenmann’s Big Chunk Soft Baked Cookies are a perfect treat on the go Progresso Soup Drops are the answer to your winter woes As if having a cold wasn't already unpleasant enough the makers of Progresso brand soups have decided to make it even less appealing announced the brand which has been associated with nothing but liquid-based soup in a can since 1949 is rolling out a throat lozenge flavored like mom's favorite cure for what commonly ails you the chicken soup cough drop is now an actual thing Its progenitors at the research kitchens of Progresso say the drop is just like hard candy but with a savory flavor blending broth It's not clear just yet if an investigation is underway to determine if the folks at General Mills might have kidnapped the famous Willy Wonka and forced him to invent this rather bizarre creation but it seems the public's continuing taste for things that might have once seemed absurd is showing no end From coffee-flavored Doritos and Hello Kitty Spam to mustard Skittles and Velveeta truffles it seems the American public just can't get enough of these outlandish corporate mashups and repulsive flavor combinations for the sake of novelty...or God forbid maybe some people are actually enjoying these purposeful mutations of otherwise reasonable eats It seems to me like the chicken soup-flavored throat lozenge might have actually fared better in the 1950s and 60s when astronaut culture was grabbing the nation by its throats and forcing down the Space Age allure of freeze-dried ice cream and powdered orange juice Progresso's soup you can suck sounds more like something that will probably just plain suck If you're really into swamping your chicken soup in hardened form rather than slurping it from a spoon Progresso's foray into the wide world of cough drops is now available online...for a limited time only But I don't think the CEOs at Fisherman's Friend Halls or Ricola are going to be shaking in their boots just yet but they might be hacking in a different way if they dare try popping one of these things into their mouths Gallery Credit: Paty Quyn As if having a cold wasn't already unpleasant enough This week, Progresso's parent company, General Mills, announced the brand which has been associated with nothing but liquid-based soup in a can since 1949 is rolling out a throat lozenge flavored like mom's favorite cure for what commonly ails you...\nRead More Progresso is a reliable soup brand with a plethora of flavors, but some are better than others. To help you figure out the best ones to choose from as you're scouring the soup aisle to stock your cupboard, Daily Meal ranked 14 Progresso soups — and one came out on top: the chicken and sausage gumbo Our tester ranked the soups based on quality leaving out the price since all flavors are priced the same the tester found the chicken and sausage gumbo "overflowing with flavor and as hearty and filling as any canned soup you'll find." the tester admits that the Progresso soup may not be the same as a made-from-scratch gumbo you'd get in Louisiana but it hits the mark in many important ways Progresso's version contains Andouille sausage the most common type of sausage used for chicken and sausage gumbo which commonly shows up in Cajun and Creole cooking and is typically used as a thickener in dishes like gumbo However, the gumbo does not contain the complete "holy trinity" of Creole and Cajun cooking. For anyone unfamiliar, the "holy trinity" of onion, celery, and green bell pepper serves as the aromatic base for traditional Cajun and Creole dishes (much like mirepoix in French cooking). In other words, the three ingredients are essential for a traditional gumbo While Progresso's gumbo includes green bell pepper and celery it's missing onions (although it does contain a small amount of onion powder) Progresso's chicken and sausage gumbo fares pretty well compared to the traditional version of the dish Its combination of flavorful ingredients and hearty filling texture leave the other Progresso flavors in the dust One of the more well-known brands is Progresso whose parent company General Mills previously noted was in shaky financial straits Progresso's broccoli cheese soup is an example of the kind of low-quality product that can drag a brand down At Daily Meal, we tasted and ranked 14 Progresso canned soups from worst to best and this one had the (dis)honor of being the worst The main problem is that the mediocre broccoli doesn't stand out so the soup is essentially just canned liquid cheese mushy cuts — not florets — of broccoli disappears into the pale yellow goop which itself has a strange and unappetizing aftertaste This stumble is all the more disappointing considering that Progresso's reduced sodium lineup is one of the canned soup brands with the best ingredients, according to experts the higher sodium content of this soup might help explain why it tastes off A standard broccoli cheese soup only has two standout ingredients Progresso may have fallen short on both counts but it's not the only option at the grocery store For a better store-bought experience, broccoli cheddar scored well when we ranked nine Panera Bread soups with a mild but pleasant cheddar flavor and larger pieces of broccoli As far as store-bought soups like these go But for some of the best broccoli cheese soup money can buy, head to your kitchen. This broccoli and cheese soup recipe courtesy of the iconic celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse high-quality ingredients you can source yourself at a good grocery store — far better than pulverized broccoli and bland cheese 2025 at 10:03 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}As the winter cold and flu season rages on Progresso is introducing a unique new product that it says is "innovating beyond expectations": the first-ever "Soup Drops." (General Mills)MINNEAPOLIS MN — As the winter cold and flu season rages on Progresso is introducing a unique new product that it says is "innovating beyond expectations": the first-ever "Soup Drops." While most people turn to cough drops at the first sign of a scratchy throat Progresso is taking a different approach with Soup Drops hearty flavor of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup" in a convenient lozenge "It’s a convenient hard candy drop reminding you of the comfort you can find in a bowl of Progresso Soup," the company said The brand claims the new product will give soup fans the same experience as sipping a warm spoonful of Progresso’s classic Chicken Noodle Soup Each drop is designed to deliver the familiar flavors of broth and a hint of parsley in a surprising new form The Soup Drops come in packaging that mirrors the iconic Progresso Soup can Each order also includes a can of Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup Progresso Soup Drops are unfortunately sold out, but you can check the website for updates on restocking Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Hard candy and soup all in one Progresso has now released what they are marketing as “Soup Drops.” Progresso Soup has brought you cozy comfort on chilly days or when you’re under the weather,” said MC Comings The brand says the savory drops are available for a limited time in January for National Soup Month General Mills says additional quantities will be released every Thursday The candies come in a can that looks like a Progress Soup can Each can holds 20 individually wrapped candies Each order also comes with a can of Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup SUBMIT A CORRECTION We hope you appreciated this story. 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