Hearty Lentil Soup

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Common questions

Is Hearty Lentil Soup healthy?

Hearty Lentil Soup scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The soup contains a variety of nutritious ingredients such as lentils, carrots, and leeks, which provide essential nutrients and fiber.

How processed is Hearty Lentil Soup?

Hearty Lentil Soup is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Hearty Lentil Soup's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Potatoes, Spices count in its favor; Canola Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Hearty Lentil Soup

Cadia
Bioengineered
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by KeHE
Category Canned Foods
Summary

The soup contains a variety of nutritious ingredients such as lentils, carrots, and leeks, which provide essential nutrients and fiber. However, the presence of canola oil, a highly processed seed oil, detracts from the overall healthiness of the product. Additionally, the soup is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 11

Potatoes
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Water
Neutral

Used as a basic liquid base for the soup to hydrate the ingredients.

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Green Lentils
Neutral

Provides plant-based protein and dietary fiber, contributing to the overall nutrition of the soup.

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Red Lentils
Neutral

A whole food legume supplying plant-based protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber.

Brown Lentils
Neutral

A nutrient-dense legume that adds texture, fiber, and protein to the dish.

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Carrots
Neutral

Whole vegetable ingredient providing vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.

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Onions
Neutral

Whole aromatic vegetable used for flavor and culinary depth.

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Leeks
Neutral

A whole vegetable from the allium family used to enhance flavor and provide nutrients.

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Rice Flour
Neutral

Used as a thickening agent derived from rice, serving a functional purpose in the recipe.

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Canola Oil
Very Bad

A heavily processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which is strongly penalized in quality food standards.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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