These soups are FANTASTIC. I’m not beating around the bush on this one. For the past few days I’ve been bringing a box and some crackers to work for lunch. The first day it was the Vegetable and I was worried it wouldn’t be enough to fill me up. I was wrong. The next day it was the Minestrone and I thought there was no way it would be as good as the Vegetable. I was wrong. Next I tried the Lentil thinking no way is it better them my version. It was. Today I brought the Black Bean and I just knew it would be good. It was.
I can’t say enough good things about these soups! They are hearty, filling, and tasty without being salty. They are all Vegan and 5 of the 7 flavors are Gluten Free. And the best part… I can pronounce everything on the ingredient list!
Each box is two servings (and rightfully so, it’s a big box) but they are so low in calories the whole box makes a perfect lunch. Especially considering how filling it is.
I haven’t tried all the flavors yet but I will! Here’s a breakdown with nutritional information for the entire box. That’s 2 servings.
Black Bean
(Vegan, Gluten Free, LOVED IT)
Ingredients: Filtered water, black beans, vegetables (onions, bell peppers, celery, carrots, garlic), organic brown rice, vegan natural flavor, potato starch, yeast extract, sea salt, organic lime juice, cilantro, spices.
240 calories, 2g of fat, 10g of fiber, 12 g of protein, 4 WWP
Lentil Soup
(Vegan, Gluten Free, LOVED IT)
Ingredients: Filtered water, lentils, vegetables (onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, garlic), organic brown rice, organic wine, vegan natural flavor, yeast extract, potato starch, spices, sea salt.
230 calories, 1g of fat, 16g of fiber, 14g of protein, 4 WWP
Minestrone 
(Vegan, LOVED IT and SUPER filling for 2 WWP)
Ingredients: Filtered water, vegetables (tomatoes, onion, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, celery, cabbage, peas, green beans, garlic), red kidney beans, barley, pasta (durum wheat semolina flour), vegan natural flavors, potato starch, yeast extract, spices, basil, organic evaporated cane juice, sea salt, marjoram.
140 calories, 1g of fat, 8g of fiber, 6g of protein, 2 WWP
Roasted Pepper Tomato
(Vegan, Gluten Free, Have it packed for tomorrows lunch. :)
Ingredients: Filtered water, tomatoes, roasted red bell peppers, organic evaporated cane juice, corn starch, onion, garlic, sea salt, spices.
160 calories, 0g of fat, 4g of fiber, 4g of protein, 2 WWP
Split Pea
(Vegan, Haven’t tried it yet.)
Ingredients: Filtered water, split peas, vegetables (onions, celery, carrots, garlic), barley, vegan natural flavor, potato starch, yeast extract, sea salt, corn starch, organic evaporated cane juice, spices.
200 calories, 0g of fat, 14g of fiber, 17g of protein, 3 WWP
Chunky Tomato
(Vegan, Haven’t tried it yet.)
Ingredients: Filtered water, vegetables (tomatoes, onion, garlic), organic evaporated cane juice, corn starch, sea salt, spices, basil.
180 calories, 0g of fat, 6g of fiber, 4g of protein, 3 WWP
Vegetable
(Vegan, Gluten Free, LOVED IT)
Ingredients: Filtered water, vegetables (tomatoes, onions, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, celery peas, garlic), lentils, organic brown rice, vegan natural flavor, potato starch, spices, yeast extract, organic evaporated cane juice, sea salt, parsley.
150 calories, 1g of fat, 8g of fiber, 6g of protein, 2 WWP
Again, the nutritional information I have posted is for the whole box, 2 servings, just over 2 cups of soup. Pretty good calorie bargain if you ask me!
I told you I really can’t say enough but I’m curious what you guys think. Honestly, I never heard of Dr. McDougalls’ until they contacted me and sent me the soups. Am I the only one?
I’m assuming no. So I contacted them and asked if I could give a sample away on the site under one stipulation. If you win you have to come back and let us know what you think in the comments. That’s the deal. Ok? I need to know if I’m the only one that likes these soups this much!
So leave a comment if you’d like to enter the random drawing. Oh! and let me know if you have tried these soups before. I’d love to hear your opinions.
I’ll pick a winner this Sunday! Happy Tuesday everyone. :)
UPDATE: As per the questions in the comments…
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Oh and sodium is ranges from 440-480 a serving.. so double that for the whole container.
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ooh i’d love to give them a try n give my opinion =)
They sound great. I’d love to try one!
I’d love to try them.
I’ve read about them from a couple of other bloggers but I haven’t tried them and I’d love to! I love soups for lunch especially when it starts to get cold outside.
I am so drawn to enter because I am a soupy kind of person….however I never seem to be the lucky winner of anything….just my luck I guess hehe….hmmm….
I would love to try these. Have seen them all over the blogs! Love your sites!
I love filling low fat good for you soup!! Where can you buy these?
I wonder if I can purchase these around my area??
Would love to try these soups as I’m busy with a new baby!
They look delicious! Would love to try.
I love soup!!! Would love to win.
I would love to win these~! They look YUMMY!
These sound absolutely delicious. And after trying numerous of your personal recipes Roni, I’ll take your word that they’re GOOD! I want to win this!!
I would love to win and try them. I can eat soup anytime of the year!!
I have never seen this brand of soup but it wounds great!
This soup is right up my alley. I would love it. It would sure be fun to finally win something.
i LOVE soup! And I’ve never heard of this brand either, but I’d love to give them a try and let you know what I think!
Fall = Soup season for me!!! Pick me, pick me~
yum!
I’ve never heard of them but would love to try them!
I have never seen these soups before, but am always looking for a great, easy lunch idea.
I’d love to give these a try! Must look for them at the store next time I go shopping.
would love to try!
I would love to try them!
Also – do you know how much they usually cost?
I would LOVE to try these!! I’m 30 wks. pregnant and in search for a healthy and hearty lunch at work! : )
I’d love to try the soups, pick me1
I would be game to try these out, i’m pretty particular about my soups…have heard of them but honestly not sure where you find them????
I LOVE soup and would love to give these a whirl….
Would love to try these! :)
I’d love to try these, either by sampling or buying if I can find them locally. Any buying info available? Thanks for the chance to win!
have never heard of them, but would love to try them. i am a big soup fan!
Hey Roni..
Happy to hear that these soups are low in sodium, since I have high blood pressure and dr. wants me to keep the sodium low..
I’m anxious to give them a try… so pick me… please..
Debbie
I love soup. I can and often do it eat every day when its chilly out. I have never heard of this brand, but after your reviews I cant wait to try it. I think the split pea sounds yummy.
I’ve never tried it before but would love to win them! Count me in please!
Yum! Great giveaway as we gear up for winter. Hope to get the chance to try them!
I have not tried them before, but would love the opportunity to do so
Read the books. Could never follow the plan. Would love to try to soups.
I’ve been on a soup kick lately – making soup on the weekend and having it for lunch. I’d be game to try these though! thanks -
Thanks for the review Roni. I think a hot cup or bowl of soup is so satisfying and all though I like to make home made soups it is nice to have some ready made healthy soup in the pantry for a quick heat and eat.
They sound yummy! Count me in:)
I’d love to win this. I am 32 feeding a family of four plus my Mom and Dad, since my mom had a stroke (at a very young age of 61.) I could use all the help that I can get. If it is healthy I would feel good providing it to everyone! :)
Thanks so much for all that you do, Noni, contest or not though.
These sound delicious, I would love to win some!
I would love to try these!
I’ve been having soup for lunch everyday, would love to try a new one!
I would liked to be in the drawing. If I win I’ll review them an post results on my new blog. http://a-can-of-tuna-a-day.blogspot.com/
I haven’t heard of them but your review made me want to try them!!
I would love to sample the soup. I love love love lentil soup!! Unfortunately their are no stores in my area that carry the soup.
I’d love to try the soup. I’m on the wellness committee at my school and we are always looking for new products that are healthy and easy to prepare for staff.
Thanks
Marcia.
OH me please I eat soup for lunch about 3 days a week usually one of your recipes that I pull out of the freezer but I would LOVE some new flavors.