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Broths & soups: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare bone broths, vegetable soups, and seasoned broths by their complete formula.
The short answer
Our picks for broths & soups
Top of the shelfAnnie's Organic Star Pasta & Chicken Soup, Annie's Organic Tomato Soup, and Annie's Organic Chicken Noodle Soup each score 100/100. 8 products tie at 100; these 3 have the shortest labels. Use Compare by in the table to separate the rest.
Also strongKirkland Signature Chicken Organic Stock (100), Amy's Lentil Organic Soups (100), and Annie's Organic Vegetable Soup with Farm-Shaped Pasta (100).
Clear noKnorr Shrimp Bouillon (lists seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG and corn syrups), College Inn Beef Broth (lists seed oils), Better Than Bouillon Premium Fish Base (lists seed oils), plus 2 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 31 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 61 of 92 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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Find the ingredients that matter to you.
“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC GREEN LENTILS, ORGANIC CELERY, ORGANIC CARROTS, ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC POTATOES, ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC SPICES. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2673162 · data date 2023-11-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Chicken Broth* (water, chicken broth*), Chicken Meat* (chicken meat*, water, tapioca starch*, sea salt), Carrots*, Egg Noodles* (semolina wheat*, egg*, egg white*), Celery*. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Chicken Noodle Soup”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Chicken Broth* (water, chicken broth*), Chicken Meat* (chicken meat*, water, tapioca starch*, sea salt), Carrots*, Pasta* (semolina wheat*, dried egg white*). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Star Pasta & Chicken Soup”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Tomato Puree* (water, tomato paste*), Water, Cane Sugar*, Corn Starch*. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Tomato Soup”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Water, Celery*, Corn*, Onion*, Carrots*, Tomato Paste*, Carrot Puree*, Peas*, Pasta* (semolina wheat*, egg white*). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Vegetable Soup with Farm-Shaped Pasta”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC CHICKEN STOCK, ORGANIC VEGETABLE STOCK (ORGANIC CARROT, ORGANIC CELERY ROOT, ORGAINIC ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE), SEA SALT, NATURAL ROASTED FLAVOR, ORGANIC FLAVOR, ORGANIC TURMERIC CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC GROUND BAY LEAVES AND ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER EXTRACT. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2655506 · data date 2023-10-26 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-18 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Water, Organic Carrot Juice Concentrate, Sea Salt, Organic Celery Juice Concentrate, Organic Garlic, Organic Leek Juice Concentrate, Organic Onion Juice Concentrate, Organic Tomato Paste, Organic Mushroom Juice Concentrate, Organic Spices, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. Label checked 2026-10-19 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-19 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Vegetable Broth”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-19 | ||||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients WATER, ORGANIC VEGETABLE STOCK (WATER, VEGETABLES** AND RECONSTITUTED VEGETABLES** [CARROTS**, CELERY**, ONIONS**, TOMATOES**]), ORGANIC DICED TOMATOES IN ORGANIC TOMATO JUICE, ORGANIC CORN, ORGANIC TOMATO PUREE (WATER, ORGANIC TOMATO PASTE), ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC BLACK BEANS, ORGANIC WHITE CORN MASA, ORGANIC RED PEPPERS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ORGANIC SUGAR, SALT, ORGANIC SPICE, ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, ORGANIC SOY SAUCE (WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, SALT, ORGANIC ALCOHOL), ORGANIC JALAPENO PEPPERS, ORGANIC YEAST EXTRACT, ORGANIC OREGANO, ORGANIC CILANTRO, ORGANIC CARAMEL COLOR, ORGANIC CELERIAC JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC DEHYDRATED GARLIC, ORGANIC DEHYDRATED ONIONS, ORGANIC POTATO STARCH. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 1896508 · data date 2021-07-29 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Marrow bones from organic, pasture-raised, 100% grass-fed cattle, organic carrots, organic onions, organic celery, organic bay leaves, organic parsley, apple cider vinegar, a pinch of black peppercorn, sea salt, and thyme. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Grass-fed Beef Bone Broth: 16.9oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Roasted Grass-Fed Beef Bones, Grass fed Beef, Water, Onion, Carrot, Celery, Bay Leaves, Cider Vinegar (Pure Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, and White Distilled Vinegar) Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Grassfed Beef Bone Broth”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||||
| 75 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Roasted Grass-Fed Beef Bones, Grass fed Beef, Water, Onion, Carrot, Celery, Bay Leaves, Cider Vinegar (Pure Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, and White Distilled Vinegar) and beef fat Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-05 Producer claims Grass-fed The exact source catalog title states: “Grassfed Beef Ramen Broth”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-05 | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC CHICKEN BROTH (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC CHICKEN STOCK), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: ORGANIC CHICKEN FLAVOR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC CELERIAC JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2339169 · data date 2022-09-15 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients INGREDIENTS: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, POTASSIUM SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CELERY EXTRACT, GARLIC OIL.CONTAINS: WHEAT. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2696071 · data date 2024-07-11 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, POTASSIUM SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CELERY EXTRACT, GARLIC OIL. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2211855 · data date 2022-01-06 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients MADE WITH CAREFULLY CHOSEN INGREDIENTS: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, CREAM, BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE, CANE SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, BASIL, SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, ONION POWDER, DRIED GARLIC, WHITE PEPPER, RED PEPPER, BASIL OIL. CONTAINS: MILK MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF WHEAT Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 1461684 · data date 2021-03-19 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Salt, Organic Shea Butter, Yeast Extract, Organic Maltodextrin, Organic Onion*, Organic Carrot, Organic Lovage Leaf*, Organic Turmeric*, Organic Celery*, Organic Mace*, Organic Parsley. *Powder Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Shea Butter, Organic Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Organic Onion*, Salt, Organic Carrot, Organic Celery*, Organic Lovage Leaf*, Organic Turmeric*, Organic Mace*, Organic Parsley. *Powder Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Shea Butter, Organic Cornstarch, Yeast Extract, Organic Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Organic Garlic*, Organic Mace*, Organic Chicory Extract*. *Powder Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Sea Salt, Organic Shea Butter, Yeast Extract, Organic Maltodextrin, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Chicory E xtract*, Organic Onion*, Organic Celery*, Organic Porcini Mushroom*, Organic Garlic*, Organic Mace*. *Powder Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||||
Recorded ingredients Sea Salt, Organic Shea Butter, Yeast Extract, Organic Maltodextrin, Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Pantry
Choosing broths & soups: what to check before you buy
Choose the format and role first: broth for cooking, a concentrate to dilute or a soup to eat as a meal. Compare sodium after preparation and check whether a bone-broth product provides the protein you expect.
Use the same prepared volume when comparing cans, cartons and powders. Read dilution and storage instructions, and check cream, noodles or seasonings for ingredients that matter to your recipe or household.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 92 products from 32 brands on the broths & soups shelf. 61 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (66%), which is what lets us score them. The other 31 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 61 scored labels, 56 (92%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is seed oils, listed on 5 labels, followed by artificial dyes on 1. 8 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 39 to 100, and the typical label lists 10 ingredients.
What to compare
- Prepared sodium
- Compare sodium for the same volume after any required dilution.
- Broth or meal
- Check protein and ingredients for the role you want it to serve.
- Seasoning and allergens
- Review yeast extract, spices, dairy and noodles when relevant.
- Preparation and storage
- Compare concentrates, powders and ready-to-use formats with their directions.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring broths & soups products on current labels. 8 products tie at 100, so we put the shortest ingredient lists first; Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Annie's Organic Star Pasta & Chicken Soup 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Chicken Broth* (water, chicken broth*), Chicken Meat* (chicken meat*, water, tapioca starch*, sea salt), Carrots*, Pasta* (semolina wheat*, dried egg white*).”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceAnnie's Organic Tomato Soup 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Tomato Puree* (water, tomato paste*), Water, Cane Sugar*, Corn Starch*.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceAnnie's Organic Chicken Noodle Soup 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Chicken Broth* (water, chicken broth*), Chicken Meat* (chicken meat*, water, tapioca starch*, sea salt), Carrots*, Egg Noodles* (semolina wheat*, egg*, egg white*), Celery*.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceKirkland Signature Chicken Organic Stock 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC CHICKEN STOCK, ORGANIC VEGETABLE STOCK (ORGANIC CARROT, ORGANIC CELERY ROOT, ORGAINIC ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE), SEA SALT, NATURAL ROASTED FLAVOR, ORGANIC FLAVOR, ORGANIC TURMERIC CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC GROUND BAY LEAVES AND ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER EXTRACT.”
Maker’s label sourceAmy's Lentil Organic Soups 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC GREEN LENTILS, ORGANIC CELERY, ORGANIC CARROTS, ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC POTATOES, ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC SPICES.”
Maker’s label sourceAnnie's Organic Vegetable Soup with Farm-Shaped Pasta 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Water, Celery*, Corn*, Onion*, Carrots*, Tomato Paste*, Carrot Puree*, Peas*, Pasta* (semolina wheat*, egg white*).”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Knorr Shrimp Bouillon lists seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG and corn syrups (39/100)
- College Inn Beef Broth lists seed oils (63/100)
- Better Than Bouillon Premium Fish Base lists seed oils (63/100)
The 31 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- How much sodium should I eat per day? American Heart Association
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Protein Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- 21 CFR 101.22: spices, flavors, and colors on labels Code of Federal Regulations
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →