February 17, 2017
Andy Warhol would be proud!
Here we have another two mundane food items up for review. It’s a chicken noodle soup-off between ALDI’s Chef”s Cupboard Chicken Noodle Soup and America’s sweetheart Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup. And while the ties are still in the dry cleaner for spot removal, the winner is Andy Warhol’s poster child, Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup, with the one exception of price. Campbell’s costs significantly more. But I’m guessing you knew that already. So click the “read more” button below to further unravel the noodles.
First, contrary to directions, only 1/2 can of water was added to each condensed soup in preparation. The can directions for both call for a full can of water to be added to the condensed soups. Generally that’s a flavor preference. The less water added, the more flavor in the mouth. But that choice is up to you. A microwave oven was used to heat each soup.
The Campbell’s Chicken Noodle soup had it all over the ALDI store brand for flavor, appearance and texture. The color of the Campbell’s was yellow compared to a pale grey-yellow for Chef’s Cupboard. There were obvious small fat droplets floating in the Campbell’s which probably accounted for the better taste. Fats in general carry most of the flavors in foods. The noodles were slightly thicker and longer, but more importantly seemed to have a better texture in the Campbell’s.
While ALDI’s Chef’s Cupboard lost in the food competition, it won in the value competition. And even though Campbell’s was more enjoyable as a food, the Chef’s Cupboard was an acceptable soup with no bad taste characteristics. The nutrition values for each are almost identical. The tested price of the Campbell’s was $1.00 per can on sale. The normal price is somewhere around $1.50 to $1.70 per can at a major supermarket. This compares with 49 cents for the ALDI Chef’s Cupboard. That’s a big difference, even considering the Campbell’s sale price. So again, it’s a trade-off between taste and value.
ALDI – Chef’s Cupboard – Calories 60 per 1/2 cup serving (condensed) – Price 49 cents (regular price)
Campbell’s – Calories 60 per 1/2 cup serving (condensed) – Price $1.00 (on sale)
Chef’s Cupboard
Campbell’s
Tags: aldi, calories, chef's cupboard, chicken noodle soup, compare, food, nutrition, price, review
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10/28/2022 at 06:41 |
I’ll take Chef’s Cupboard Condensed chicken noodle soup anytime. Much better taste overall. It’s the MSG in the Campbell’s chicken noodle soup that gives it’s flavor a kick. For those of you who don’t know or forgot what MSG does to you, read up on it. If Campbell’s really believed in its products and customers they need to omit the MSG from their products. Why mess with a good thing unless it’s not good to begin with.
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09/01/2020 at 18:52 |
Aldi chicken noodle soup is NASTY !!! Raw spaghetti noodles in salt water. That’s what it taste like. Nothing like cambells soup !!!
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02/16/2020 at 23:48 |
I bought 3cans of your soup at Aldi’s and none of them had noodles it was just broth.i was you could send me the money back I used. I’ll start buying a different soup.my address is xxx xxxxxxx xxx xxxxxxx xx xxxx
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02/17/2020 at 13:47 |
William,. This web site has no relationship with ALDI. May I suggest you either see the manager at your local ALDI or write ALDI directly at https://www.aldi.us/en/contact-us/.
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06/04/2019 at 16:25 |
Remade Mushroom soup label and noticed increase in sodium. soup now tastes like salt!
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10/18/2018 at 09:52 |
CAMPBELL’S TASTE LIKE PURE SALT ESPECIALLY THE CHICKEN NOODLE.CHEFS CUPBOARD SO MUCH BETTER AND CHEAPER.
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04/06/2018 at 11:05 |
Why did you discontinue chef cupboard then?
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04/06/2018 at 13:25 |
Hi Jane. You’ll need to ask ALDI that question. Here’s how you can contact them. https://www.aldi.us/en/contact-us/
I’m just a customer like you.
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03/05/2018 at 13:26 |
Ali chick noodle is better. When will it be on the shelf at my local store
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03/05/2018 at 13:31 |
Hi Joe. You’ll need to ask ALDI that, either at your local store or at this URL. https://www.aldi.us/en/contact-us/
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02/28/2018 at 05:01 |
They are replacing it with Campbells chicken noodle (condensed) Raising the price to $ 1.00 per
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02/28/2018 at 11:08 |
Thanks again Roger for adding that information.
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02/20/2018 at 19:40 |
I truly enjoy your products– I was told by ALDI they are not handling Companies Products anymore. I am so pissed I buy 30 or so cans of the Chicken noodle condensed a month. Im a disabled Vet. It’s become a staple. I’m 71 Now what ??? Roger L xxxxxx, xxx-xxx-xxx xxxxxx xx. This is a problem
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02/20/2018 at 21:34 |
Hi Roger,
I’m just a customer like you. Here’s the URL to contact ALDI directly. I hope their replacement is the same price and just as good.
https://www.aldi.us/en/contact-us/
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02/19/2018 at 10:40 |
went to get some chicken noodle soup by Chef’s and Aldi s say- we are not going to sell this soup any more- we are replacing with Campbells- you can get Campbells anywhere– I really liked the Chef’s soup- will not be going back to that store anymore- your loss!
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02/19/2018 at 11:41 |
Thanks for adding that information. I hope they keep a similar price. Here’s the ALDI URL if you’d like to let them know also.
https://www.aldi.us/en/contact-us/
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