I’m a dietitian – these are FIVE of the healthiest tinned soups

Canned soup is a pantry essential, but many are packed with additives and salt.

Here, dietician Nigel Denby of harleystathome.com suggests five of the healthiest options…

SAINSBURY’S BE GOOD TO YOURSELF TOMATO AND THREE BEANS SOUP

400g/67p sainsburys.es

Per 100 g: calories, 57; saturated fat, 0.1 g; sugar, 2.1 g; protein, 3.4 g; fiber, 2.2 g; salt, 0.47 g

Almost 50 percent of this is tomatoes and 35 percent is lentils and beans, so half a can counts as one of five consumed per day. Beans and lentils are a good source of fiber and protein. There’s 15 percent of your daily fiber in half a can and 6.8 g of protein (the equivalent of one large egg). There are 19 different vegetables, herbs and spices, and they contain no chemical additives or preservatives. There’s almost a teaspoon of sugar in a serving, from added sugar and natural sweetness, though much less salt than most soups. It’s also a good price.

TASTE: Pleasant spicy touch.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP WITH CHICKEN M&S

M&S CHUNKY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP: “Although half a can will count as one of your five a day, this is unlikely to fill you up”

400g/£1.10 ocado.com

Per 100 g: calories, 42; saturated fat, 0.1 g; sugar, 1.6 g; 0.1g; protein, 3.9 g; fiber, 1.2 g; salt, 0.48 g

Made with 8 percent chicken breast and 26g of vegetables, this could be a useful alternative to homemade soup.

Although half a can counts as one of your five a day, it’s unlikely to fill you up: While it has 7.8 g of protein, it only contains 2.4 g of fiber, 8 percent of your daily needs. It has no added sugar and has a lower salt content than canned soup: 16 percent of the daily limit in a half can.

TASTE: Good but a little watery.

BAY’S KITCHEN ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO SOUP

BAY’S KITCHEN ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO SOUP: ‘This is low in FODMAPs, ingredients that can cause intestinal problems like bloating and cramps’

300g/£3.45 ocado.com

Per 100 g: calories, 24; saturated fat, 0 g; sugar, 2.7 g; protein, 0.8 g; fiber, 1 g; salt, 0.66 g

It is low in FODMAPs, ingredients that can cause intestinal problems such as bloating and cramps. Plus, it’s gluten- and dairy-free, 42 percent tomatoes and 10 percent peppers, and one serving will count as one of your five a day. But it’s low in protein and fiber, and at 1.98g in a bag serving, it has a third of your daily maximum for salt.

TASTE: Powerful tomato flavor with a spicy touch.

EASY AND FREE PUMPKIN, SWEET POTATO AND TURMERIC SOUP

EASY, FREE PUMPKIN, SWEET POTATO AND TURMERIC SOUP: ‘This gluten- and dairy-free soup is also low in salt – just 0.58g in a half can. There are 14 vegetables, herbs and spices, and the only additive is a sweetener.’

400g/£2.40 superfood-market.com

Per 100 g: calories, 31; saturated fat, 0.05 g; sugar, 3.1 g; protein, 0.6 g; fiber: 1.5g; salt, 0.29 g

This soup is gluten- and dairy-free and is also low in salt – just 0.58g in half a can. There are 14 vegetables, herbs and spices and the only additive is a sweetener. It has only a little fiber but half a can provides half of one of your five a day.

TASTE: Sweet, spicy.

BAXTERS SUPER GOOD BONE BROTH MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP

BAXTERS SUPER GOOD BONE BROTH MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP: ‘Bone broth is a source of collagen (for skin and joints), but it makes up only 0.5 percent of this soup.’

400g, £2.20 waitrose.com

Per 100 g: calories, 42; saturated fat, 0.8 g; sugar, 1.2 g; protein, 1.4 g; fiber, 0.8 g; salt, 0.53 g

Bone broth is a source of collagen (for skin and joints), but it makes up only 0.5 percent of this soup. But with 13 percent pearl barley, a low-glycemic grain, it will help you feel full, and half a can will count as half of one of your five a day. But it’s saltier than others, with more than 1g in half a can.

TASTE: Rich and tasty beef flavor.