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These Are the Best Trader Joe’s Soups, According to Superfans

Published December 6, 2023•Updated October 8, 2024

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AI-generated image of a tomato soup — Cheapism / DALL-E 3

Soup is the perfect cold-weather comfort food. Just crack open a can, turn on your stove, and voila — you’ve got a warm and cozy dinner. With its wealth of pre-cooked goods, Trader Joe’s sells some of the best soups across a variety of styles, from French onion to lentil. Some of the chain’s biggest fans recently shared their favorites in a popular Facebook group.

Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.

1. Tomato Feta Soup

$3.99In this updated take on tomato bisque, Trader Joe’s has packed their soup with chunks of crumbly feta. Other than that, this fan favorite is a pretty classic creamy tomato soup, with basil, bay leaves, oregano, and other spices. While you can enjoy this on its own, Trader Joe’s recommends pairing the soup with a side of grilled cheese.

2. Autumnal Harvest Soup (Seasonal)

$3.99If you’re having trouble leaving summer behind, consider this seasonal autumnal harvest soup, which comes filled with fall favorites like butternut squash and pumpkin. Pro tip: add some of Trader Joe’s sweet apple chicken sausage.

3. Organic Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup

$3.49This boxed soup has been a longtime staple at Trader Joe’s, and it remains a favorite among superfans. Just be sure to grab the normal version, as one shopper says that the low-sodium variety is “borderline flavorless.”

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4. Lentil Soup with Ancient Grains

$3.49Given that this soup comes with both lentils and ancient grains, you know it’s going to be hearty and healthy. It’s also tasty, according to multiple superfans. In a separate thread on Reddit, one shopper suggests supplementing it with stock and spinach.

5. French Onion Soup

Closeup of French onion soup in a white porcelain bowl, vertical, on a blurred background of ingredients — joannawnuk/shutterstock

$4.99Trader Joe’s French onion soup is “lovely on a cold night,” and we can see why. Topped with croutons and molten Swiss cheese, this salty, rich soup is exactly what winter comfort food should be. Plus, it’s vegetarian.

Meet the Writer

Maxwell Shukuya

Maxwell is a California-based writer who got his start in print journalism, a career that satisfies his love of research. That penchant for learning also fuels his desire to be a discerning consumer — whether he’s looking for his next pair of headphones or rock-climbing shoes. When he’s not hunched over his laptop, you can find Maxwell sending routes at the crag, playing Magic: The Gathering, or hanging out with his buddies at the bar. As a UCSC alumnus, he’s also a proud banana slug. You can reach him at [email protected].