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Chicken vs. Tomato Soup: Health Benefits Explored

1/18/2026

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January is National Soup Month, prompting a comparison between chicken and tomato soup.
Chicken soup typically has 100–150 calories per cup and can be high in sodium.
Tomato soup ranges from 70–150 calories per cup and is rich in lycopene and vitamins A and C.
Dietitian Michelle Routhenstein recommends low-sodium options and notes both soups can be healthy when prepared with care.

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Story summary

January is National Soup Month, prompting a comparison between chicken and tomato soup.
Chicken soup typically has 100–150 calories per cup and can be high in sodium.
Tomato soup ranges from 70–150 calories per cup and is rich in lycopene and vitamins A and C.
Dietitian Michelle Routhenstein recommends low-sodium options and notes both soups can be healthy when prepared with care.