Product of the Week – Progresso’s 99% Fat Free Lentil Soup

I’m a big fan of lentils in general, and Progresso makes a tasty lentil soup in their Vegetable Classics line that I love.

Personally, I usually feel compelled to accompany soup with something on the side (crackers and cheese, some bread and fruit, a salad, or so forth) to help fill me up, but it just isn’t necessary with this soup. The whole can contains 2 servings of vegetables, 16g of protein and 6g of fiber – this is about 30% of my daily protein needs and 20% of my daily fiber needs, which is great since the whole can only has 280 calories and 3g of fat.

The only nutrition downside is the sodium content – If you eat the whole can, you’re consuming a whopping 1000 mg of sodium, which is almost half your daily limit. Soups and other convenience foods are often high in sodium, which is one of the many reasons a healthy diet is rich in fresh foods. However, this product still contains less sodium than a typical fast food value meal, and it costs less, too. If you’re in a hurry in the morning and don’t have time to pack a lunch, I’d pick something like this over a trip to a drive-thru during rush hour every time.

Try it out and let me know what you think, or leave some of your favorite grab-and-go lunch options in the comments section!

Thanks for reading!

Anna