How Campbell's Soup Has Stood The Test of Time

Weird History Food is giving you a warm bowl of nostalgia with the History of Campbell's Soup. Probably one of the most recognizable food designs, the Campbell's Soup can is both part of modern pop culture and in just about every American pantry. But where did the company get its start? And how has Campbell's stayed a relevant brand for over 150 years? Get some crackers and pepper ready, we're going soup to nuts on Campbell's.
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[@1gx619]

Campbells Tomato soup is the absolute BEST! I’m 50 and grew up eating this soup and dunking grilled cheese sandwiches in it. My mother always used milk instead of water and that’s still the way I make it. I miss you Mom! 😔

[@itzamia]

Do you still use a whole can for milk?

[@1gx619]

@@itzamia Yes I do! Slowly incorporate the can of milk to eliminate clumps. Once it’s finished and right before serving I also add a little slice of butter😋

[@itzamia]

@@1gx619 Sounds good, I'll have to give that a try. Thanks.

[@sugarplum5824]

I always use milk and occasionally put in some garlic powder and basil.

[@itzamia]

@@sugarplum5824 This restaurant I cooked in actually had an upscale grilled cheese on the menu, and it was made with Basil.

[@user-dk4tq1qb4d]

A history of canned food would be great.

[@daggermouth4695]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHSafayAad2jaassi=6IfvLV8-nfPIfPLt

[@mikejohn7273]

Stay away from these companies w bioengineered food in there soups it causes so many bad things to your body including cancer they need to be sued

[@garlicbreadstick404]

Maybe not just canned but long lasting/shelf life products

[@insane0042]

I remember they had a low sodium version of the tomato soup that cost more, but if you checked the nutritional facts, it had the same amount of sodium as their regular version of the soup which was cheaper. The low sodium version was low compared to OTHER soups.

[@breadfan9]

One can is 40% of your daily intake. ONE CAN

[@morpheusgreene2704]

it is called condensed soup for a reason. also, depending on your level of activity, you may require more than the average amount of salt.@@breadfan9

[@mikejohn7273]

Stay away from Campbell's or any company with bioengineered food in it it's in alot of companies causes cancer and other bad health problems!!!! Fda needs to shut them down already!!

[@songsan807]

As a poor family growing up in the 80s we couldn't even afford canned food. An old next door lady one day brought us like a dozen Campbell canned soups and it was the best thing we ever tasted. I never forgot that feeling of that first canned soup or the nice jester from the lady. Every few months especially during the cold holidays I would just have a warm bowl of canned soup even though I could make fresh soup. The best Campbells soups that I love are the chicken noodle and the Clam Chowder.

[@ICECREAMan2991]

Gesture* Just for future reference bud. 😊

[@ICECREAMan2991]

Typically the Jester is the Renaissance clown to make the king laugh.

[@brianbarker2551]

The Welch's grape company's story would be interesting to learn about.

[@xSintex]

One guys' vendetta against wine turns into a profitable grape company. The end.

[@NASCARFAN93100]

"Soup puts the heart at ease, calms down the violence of hunger, eliminates the tension of the day, and awakens and refines the appetite." - Auguste Escoffier

[@ottomattix86]

It's true but how

[@kenmore01]

Them's fightin' words! 😂

[@nova3752]

If that's how you feel about crappy canned soup, keep it little man

[@Lawnmower737]

@@nova3752You’re in every comment section with low spirited, snarky remarks trying to bring people down. Tell me, how did Campbell’s Tomato Soup hurt you?

[@stevonico]

@@Lawnmower737as a child he burned his tongue on some chicken noodle… still hasn’t recovered

[@btetschner]

0:29 "Melting Snowman" (1993) is a classic Campbell's commercial that ran for a very long time!

[@teresamckeown5594]

I LOVE that commercial. The little boy is just so adorable.

[@thomasschmitzer_at]

I love this channel and stumbled upon it by accident. I always like to look at the latest stories and the history behind well-known brands and products, well researched and presented in an entertaining way. Keep it up ! With best regards from Austria.

[@stickybuns8626]

It is impressive how timeless Campbells Tomato Soup is. Add some milk, fresh basil, pepper and burn me up a grilled cheese, PERFECT. The chicken soup is still my go to when I get the flu and a can of cream of mushroom is great for all sorts of dishes.

[@Lil-Britches]

😂 "burn me up a grilled cheese" just straight to BURN IT lol. Funny stuff.

[@apictureoffunction]

​@@Lil-Britches a burnt grilled cheese sounds terrible. But a properly made one with tomato soup *is* excellent

[@nova3752]

You know that soup us just water and tomato paste? If that's tasty to you then I feel bad. Salt must blow your mind

[@anyonewanttoplay7922]

​@@nova3752tomato soup is mostly water and tomatoes? woah man blowing my mind with such facts

[@sugarplum5824]

I'm too hoity-toity for just plain tomato soup. 😎I always go for the tomato bisque. I polished off a can only last night with a grilled cheese. Mmm mmm good!

[@Corsuwey]

I live in Japan. A couple years back, when I found that they have Campbell's Minestrone Soup, I was ecstatic! Two cans of soup, some meat (hamburger, beef chunks, or pastrami), a large amount of steamed veggies (thinly sliced), a small amount of extra noodles to fill it out, and some additional herbs and spices. Love it! And it feeds a family of 4 for dinner for about two days.

[@btetschner]

10:49 Someone on the internet once said that Warhol simply wanted to show that any items, including everyday items, could be made into art.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

In the 1990s I had a Warhol Campbell's soup can tie. It was cool 👔.

[@ottomattix86]

My grandparents both retired from Campbell's in Portage La prairie, Manitoba. It paid well at the time. My mother and her siblings worked in the summer peeling and cutting veggies, too. Tomatoe, mushroom are still staples. My dad used the vegetable soup to make poor man's straws as a kid.

[@theupliftchannel]

What’s a poor man’s straw?

[@Sandywarhol645]

There was Campbells in PLAP? I thought it was just potatoes and fries out here

[@redline1916]

Poor man's straws?

[@jovanweismiller7114]

You mention 'aluminium' cans in the 1890s. I think if you check, the first aluminium can was introduced in 1957. In the 1890s they were using tin & steel.

[@craigrobbins2463]

They literally do not care about accuracy.

[@ToyInsanity]

Yeah for soda. Soup cans are still tin-steel.

[@JamesKing-el3ry]

​@@ToyInsanitycorrect, in the UK we still say "a tin of soup"

[@kmstins]

I haven't been eating many veggies lately. You've inspired me to make a batch of green bean casserole! Of course I have all the ingredients on hand. MMM MMM GOOD! 😋👌😊😁

[@Roger-fs5yo]

I'm 45 and I grew up eating and still enjoy the tomato, vegetable beef and chicken noodle to this very day☺️

[@jordanb8909]

Not that it has a lot of history but I would like to see the history of smoking food and how the treager became the house hold name of smokers

[@courtneypuzzo2502]

when its cold and cruddy out in the dead of winter nothing beats a cup/bowl of Campbell's Tomato soup and and a grilled cheese sandwich other than maybe left over meatloaf

[@btetschner]

Campbell's soup is the best! We had it all the time when I was a kid, skill have it all the time today!

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I get a few C brand condensed soups 🥣 . Mainly: celery, asparagus, tomato/tomato bisque, mushroom. Campbell's had Oyster 🦪 Stew but it seems hard to find in markets.

[@btetschner]

@@DavidLLambertmobile I have never had their asparagus soup or oyster stew, but I would really like to try those.

[@bubzilla6137]

Spaghettios are a staple for me... Very recently though, I was disappointed to learn they discontinued the ones with franks (hot dogs) and have replaced it with Frank's Red Hot sauce! I love Frank's Red Hot but very sad they felt the need to get rid of the mini franks just for shelf space presumably... Now I'm hooked on the meatball Spaghettios instead. 🙂🙂🙂

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

Nothing beats a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. Pure comfort food.

[@Wings012]

I grew up on Cream of Mushroom. Restaurants used to basically serve that stuff, maybe with some additions. Nowadays restaurants actually serve a proper kitchen made mushroom soup absolutely packed with mushroom and bits, but part of me will always miss and crave that old canned soup.

[@talfacprez]

My two Campbell's soup favorites are Bean and Bacon and New England Clam Chowder

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I like either Cream of Celery, Tomato 🍅 Bisque or Asparagus. Sometimes mushroom.

[@btetschner]

0:47 The Hero With A Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell is all about the Hero's Journey and mythmaking. One of my all-time favorite books!

[@angelasieg5099]

I make most of my soup from scratch. Even the cream soup for hotdish, so many store bought soups contain msg and so much salt. The one I still enjoy from Campbell's is the tomato soup. Perfect with grilled cheese or garlic bread.

[@angelasieg5099]

@AverageKZbinr76 MSG isn't bad for most but I have a GI disease and get very sick from it and other things like artificial sweeters

[@bellthandian]

Try Ina Garten's Cream of Tomato soup and you'll never go back to the can. It's healthier, more flavorful and freezes well. I make a double batch in the fall and freeze it in single servings to pop out and into a pot on a cold night when I don't want to cook or I'm sick. Paired with a grilled cheese of course ;)

[@magiegainey5036]

This was great! Thanks for your research! 😊

[@sedoff1948]

I love the narrator of these Weird Histories.

[@ChillingOut247]

If ya' mix cream of chicken/cream of mushroom together and mix it into cubed cooked chicken, red/green pepper, chopped yellow onion, and a little splash of worcestershire sauce... You end up with a great topping for rice or pasta. If you put it all in a casserole dish, top it with bread crumbs and cheese and bake in the oven for a bit...oh lordy its so gooooood. My grammie used to cook it.

[@mathewanderson7552]

Ok THIS sounds DELICIOUS!❤ I am DEFINITELY going to try this one!

[@ChillingOut247]

It's the bombbb. so addictive lol @@mathewanderson7552

[@charleshamilton9274]

There are always cans of Campbell’s-brand soups (chicken noodle and cream of tomato) in my pantry at all times. The only two occasions when they are consumed: 1. when I have a bad cold and want something familiar and utterly devoid of strong flavor; 2. an apocalypse and flesh-eating zombies prevent going out for something much, much better.

[@DavidBrown-in3oj]

I could not live without Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup. I don't just eat it as soup, but use it to cook with constantly.

[@Backroad_Junkie]

Eggs poached in Cream of Mushroom soup was one of the only things palatable when I was on Chemo... It might have saved my life! 😁

[@lilitharam44]

Try the Cream of Onion, it's awesome!

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I often make tuna noodle casserole with 1 can regular tuna, 1 can condensed Campbell's mushroom. Pasta noodles. ✔️

[@DavidBrown-in3oj]

I do something similar, but I use cream of celery instead.@@DavidLLambertmobile

[@btetschner]

A+ video! LOVE IT!

[@robinsmith5442]

My mom made oxtail/vegetable soup. Just a different kind of soup bone, same cut as osso bucco. She grew up in the depression of course. It can be wonderful!

[@FlickerFlee]

I grew up eating oxtail soup as well. I remember the butcher's giving them away to anyone who wanted them because nobody wanted to buy them. Now they are a "delicacy" and cost a crazy amount.

[@ToniInSussex]

I wouldn't eat grandma's greasy ox tail barley soup now, but it was mmmm mmmm good!!!!!!

[@robinsmith5442]

@@ToniInSussex Better to set it in the fridge overnight and dkim the fat

[@MrJoshcc600]

It's ironic that now oxtail is super expensive

[@alexgeorge501]

I always loved having Campbell's tomato soup with my grilled cheese "soldiers" as a kid and in my high-school days during the winter terms. Thanks for uploading and my thanks to lovers of Mr Warhol's painting of the soup can!

[@Lady_Chalk]

It's a rainy day today, and I think that means tomato soup time!

[@kimmjohnston4744]

I love Bean with Bacon. And, Split Pea. I'll eat 'em cold straight outta the can. Tremendous.

[@Tammissa]

I remember eating this as a kid for lunch all the time.

[@ianfinrir8724]

I love that commercial with the snowman

[@chart461]

I found using chunky soup to put over rice made my meal stretch for my family

[@edgerj5186]

Beef noodle is my favorite. Hopefully they bring it back one day.

[@neoasura]

Talk about unlocking a memory, I had totally forgot about that until now.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Campbell's Chunky is 🥣 ✔️. The Chilli brands are + too. Better than some regional brands.

[@macardor899]

Iam love campbell cream mushroom soup só good

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Makes me wanna eat a soup

[@uuzd4s]

Campbell's Soup is just plain good. The labelled ingredients are pretty wholesome overall & don't seem to be loaded down w/ modifiers or preservatives.

[@memesbyme710]

It's made with bio engineered ingredients. It's not the campbells it was.

[@uuzd4s]

@@memesbyme710 I would have bet that someone would bring that up. I believe there's a Campbell's product line marked as "Non GMO" called "Well Yes", Plant Powered Soup. I read the label on a standard Red&White labeled can of Campbell's Vegetable Beef and it states; "The ingredients from corn and soy in this product come from genetically modified crops". So I'm guessing the USDA requires that products containing GMO's must state that on the label. At least there is the option for either. I've never gone down the "GMO" rabbit hole on the web, but I suspect the info on this subject varies Wildly.

[@OhOkayThenLazySusan]

Not really fair to call out this one brand for it, when virtually every single thing we eat today involves some type of GMO. Our food supply has way bigger concerns than that. Cancerous pesticides. Animals that don't eat their natural diet and suffer their whole lives. Obscene amounts of sugar and plant oils. Weird chemicals that make bad tasting things addictive. Weird colors that wreak havoc on the immune system. Campbells soups are way above average in most of these categories.

[@memesbyme710]

@uuzd4s That's good to know about the other brand of soup. I'll definitely check it out, thanks much!

[@btetschner]

9:32 Lassie was such a great show, LOVE IT!

[@mercenarygundam1487]

Cream of Mushroom, had it once, always a comfort to drink.

[@jennifer_m.8613]

My mom has every Campbell's Kids Christmas ornament they produced 1983 - 2019

[@FlickerFlee]

Anyone else remember when you would open the can of tomato soup and it would come out in one whole can-shaped blob? That used to crack me up as a child.

[@cgraham6]

That's exactly how I want condensed soup to come out of the can. Saves me from holding the can upside down for five minutes trying to scrape it all out.

[@danielsee1]

It also was much better then. Now it's red corn syrup.

[@craigrobbins2463]

@@danielsee1 it contains no corn syrup. It contains tomato puree, wheat flour, sugar, less than 2% salt, natural flavoring, citric acid, asorbic acid, mopotassium phosphate, celery extract, garlic oil. *contains wheat*

[@itzamia]

As a kid I never knew what people saw in Tomato soup. I used to eat my grilled cheese with chicken noodle soup. One day I saw someone eating a grilled cheese with tomato soup, dipping it, and I figured I'd give it a try. I was couldn't believe how good the two went together. Then I started adding bacon and fresh basil to it, and either chicken noodle or tomato soup to go with it.

[@fnjesusfreak]

I never cared for tomato soup myself, but that's because as a kid I had it literally shoved down my throat, so my reaction to it is a bit visceral. I still prefer to eat grilled cheese sandwiches with chicken noodle soup.

[@DB-hd9vf]

Unrelated to this video, but could you do a video on the history of marshmallows and fluff (the New England food)? Love Weird History and Weird History food! ❤

[@tdsollog]

NJ proud!

[@greenbroccolistudios1275]

Mmmmm campbells soup my fav ;)

[@BigBrotherMars]

You guys should do a video on the history of American school lunches, or one on the history of college lunches

[@noahboat580]

One classic thing from campbells is their commercials. I think it varies to decade, but the snowman melting commercial and those kids one's with the cgi animated noodles having a party or something- you wont forget

[@jennab6913]

I think it would be interesting if you haven't already make a video of like the first 5 or 10 American companies that have been in business the longest. I think you have already. Just is pretty cool how a company started out in almost the mid 1800s and is still operational today. Im surprised though that no one from the Campbell family has any ownership, really nothing to show for anything, but the name😢

[@jerranspearman3369]

good video

[@benjaminbrenner745]

Thank you

[@jwillisbarrie]

Thanks for adding actual captions for the Deaf

[@davejohnson5479]

Some brilliant executives, good factories and quality line personnel are holding this brand together apparently. Keep it up!

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Camden NJ is hardly what I'd think would be a ideal 🏭. I'm 52 & remember how cans of tomato, chicken soup, mushroom ran: 45 cents 55 cents 75 cents. Now, 2023 it's $1.50-2.00! 📈

[@btetschner]

0:11 Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches is what we make before Nebraska games.

[@tomsenior7405]

We don't have stores, we have shops. Maybe this eases your astonishment.

[@derek-64]

I don't eat soup much but when i do i go for the chunky soup.

[@btetschner]

0:39 "Soup Nazi" (Season 7, Episode 6) is a classic Seinfeld episode, love it!

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

I'm smiling to hear someone else naming Campbell's Tomato Soup for the grilled-cheese tomato dip it really is. @0:15 Weird History Food knows my heart as well as my stomach. It's like family, but not racist and more fun at mealtimes.

[@marisad292]

There’s probably enough material for a mini-series on Orson Welles’ battles with food companies, as well as brands he partnered with. He even appeared in a Peeps ad!

[@barrettblues1626]

My Scottish grandad would call Campbell's soup MacDonald blood and refused to have it in the home...

[@Backroad_Junkie]

I broke a tooth once, and had to have it removed. Campbell's tomato soup with some mashed potato flakes fed me for the first day! I still use things like a can of Chicken Noodle Soup when I need to braise a piece of meat (like a chuck roast), but have no other flavorful liquids. Eggs poached in Cream of Mushroom on a cold day is still a staple, lol....

[@bubzilla6137]

That sounds delicious! I've never thought of it. Thank you! I'm definitely going to have to try this!!! 🍄🍳

[@JustSomePerson998]

I Like First Original Art Style Wish The Company Stay In That Art Style

[@chrismayer3919]

I clean myself in the shower with soup and water.

[@Hurtfeelings5555]

Fun fact my grandma is actually related to the campbells family

[@setituptoblowitup]

The football poster guy was funny to me for some reason 🤣

[@normlor]

ALL MY LIFE WE HAVE EATEN CAMPBELL SOUPS AND ALL OTHER OF THEIR PRODUCTS AND LOVE THEM. LATELY, I HAVE HEARD OF THIS GREAT COMPANY GOING UNDER WHICH SEEMS RIDICULOUS TO ME FOR OTHER THAN CHANGING THAT CAN, NOTHING HAS CHANGED!!!

[@ruipacheco2939]

Being from Portugal, never had one....got to try it (when I find it for sale..)

[@arnellamahoney317]

Growing up I had several favorites Chicken and Rice, vegetable soup aka alphabet soup, tomato soup and split pea with ham. Chunky soup I have four go to soups New England Clam Chowder, Manhattan Clam Chowder, Corn Chowder and Chicken and Dumplings.

[@muppetsretrofan8873]

Hi Weird History! I LOVE Campbell's Soup, especially their chicken noodle, tomato, and cream of mushroom soups! My favorite Campbell's recipe is fried cauliflower that uses the cream of mushroom soup, and it is delicious! I hope one day you'll do a video on mascots voiced by famous actors/voice actors, as there's a lot of different mascots with famous voices. For example the 70s animated version of Jack from Jack In The Box [sadly only three ads and three comics with him are on KZbin, but I'm thankful we even have them], as well as his friends the Jack In The Box Bunch were voiced by none other then Tigger himself: Paul Winchell, who also invented the artificial heart. Frito Kid was voiced by Richard Beals who also did Speedy Alka-Seltzer and various other cartoon voices. Twinkie the Kid and the other Hostess Snack Cake characters were voiced by Allen Swift, who first started on the Howdy Doody Show, but ended up doing a huge amount of voice work for cartoons, notably Underdog, Popeye and Sesame Street sketches. I've always been interested in learning about mascots, especially if they have a famous voice actor.

[@melasn9836]

"My favorite Campbell's recipe is fried cauliflower that uses the cream of mushroom soup, and it is delicious!" You wouldn't happen to have a link to that recipe, would you? Sounds interesting.

[@muppetsretrofan8873]

@@melasn9836 Unfortunately, you can't really send links on KZbin, but I did find the fried cauliflower recipe on the official Campbell's website!

[@aanchaallllllll]

0:16: 🍲 The history of Campbell's Soup, from its humble beginnings as a fruit canning firm to becoming a household name. 3:01: 🥫 The video discusses the history of the Joseph Campbell Preserve Company and its founder. 5:57: 🍲 Campbell's condensed soup lineup changed its design to red and white after Herberton Williams was inspired by Cornell's uniforms. 11:38: 🥫 Campbell's Soup Company decentralized operations, closed plants, reduced sodium content, and faced challenges with flavor. Recap by Tammy AI

[@jencrecelius3565]

Who doesn't love a cozy bowl of soup? Campbell's will always have a little place in my heart, my grandfather worked at the Camden factory back in the day 🥣😊

[@chaffysteam4128]

Had a truck driver I’ve hauled and eaten plenty of campbell soup. I really like the mushroom soup

[@hangin-in-thereawesome4245]

Love tomato but the others I mostly use for cooking!

[@jons.6216]

All of this talk about beef steak makes me think of the Cat Stevens song! Haha!

[@ronaldlee3537]

Many times, when companies take away something, they have increase something else sooo... You will never hear low-calorie and low-fat etc, uttered in the same breathe.

[@chloecrossley9346]

I love Tom soup Campbells and Heinz soup as well, I love them both so it is very hard to choose between them.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@blankblank8725]

You have a great narrator voice. ✌️

[@jayr4008]

Please PLEASE make a video about the history of malt liquor 🙏

[@kavaskous]

Not gunna lie, I grew up poor so I liked cheaper brands' tomato soup more. Plus their soups are pretty expensive in general and even now I don't have Campbell's money.

[@abigailpena5950]

There's a reason why I use canned soup to treat my POTS condition, I need 10g of sodium per day and two cans of Campbell's would immediately stop my symptoms thanks to having over 5g of sodium in total. It's a super food to me, but super bad to others.

[@dakevs]

I’m surprised Andy Bernard never mentioned this fact @6:09 in The Office 😂

[@richardmerriam7044]

One can Campbell's Tomato Soup. 1/2 can water. One glorious Grilled Cheese Sandwich. LUNCH!!

[@martygould5114]

As a senior that lives only with a cat, Campbell's is a quick easy fix for dinner. I also like the variety of choices. I can't really pick a favorite.

[@Hatsworthful]

I see Orson Welles' ad for rosebud frozen peas made its mark

[@wylanvallotton4462]

I was kinda hoping you'd mention something about Heartwood College, which a while back was bought by the heir of Campbell's

[@jonathanhall1825]

I miss there tomato garden soup it was so good😭

[@josephgaviota]

5:04 ... fwiw, my mom DID used to make ox tail soup.

[@davidjones535]

I just bought a daze cans of Campbell condensed soups earlier today including tomato and chicken noodle.

[@Puppetgirl93]

Can you do the history of Progresso soup

[@lilitharam44]

Do they still make oyster stew, it was really good. I ate it at my Grandma's as a kid. I also love chicken n stars but I think they quit making it.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I'm 52 and would often buy C's Oyster Stew soup. In FL, 🛒 I don't recall seeing it in 3-4 years.

[@lilitharam44]

@@DavidLLambertmobile I hope they bring it back because it was really good.

[@debbieellett9093]

I had no idea how old this company is! Nothing like tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich😋

[@patriciaaturner289]

My favorite soup was Scotch Broth, the only commercial soup I can remember containing Lamb.

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

Used to get drunk and eat cream of chicken right out of the Can!

[@sr7312]

Cream of celery is the one that is always in my cabinet.

[@vixengypsy]

A history of A1 steak sauce would be interesting.

[@dawng.8836]

My faves are , Double Noodle, alphabet vegetable & cream of mushroom

[@ZeliardFTW]

Heinz Big Red Soup is also great ;)