Soup

Better buys

• Home-made soups.
• Split pea, lentil and barley soup mix.
• Ready-cut vegetable packs – just add water.
• Low salt soups where available.

Good to know

• Soup is a great filler if you are hungry, especially if homemade with lots of barley, split peas and plenty of vegetables.

Watch points

• Many instant, packet or tinned soups are high in salt.
• Many bought stocks and stock powders are high in salt– use sparingly.
• Cream soups can contain more fat and energy.
• Avoid adding cream,white sauce, sour cream or cheese to soups as this increases the fat content.