I just opened another exp-dated *2006* can of Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup (add 1 can water) and tried the noodles; they’re firmer and a little more starchy than a relatively new can. No saltines this time. I have 2 more left; the few others are exp-dated *2009* and *2010*. All other (100+) Campbell’s soups are wo/ pastas or dumplings.
Other 100+ are Split Pea, Veg, French Onion, Mushroom, Tomato, Celery, Broccoli, Potato, Asparagus, Chick & Beef Broths, Bean, Lentil etc and exp-dated *2010*, with older others apparently rotated-out over past few years.
I opened an older exp-dated *2007* can of Campbell’s Chicken Rice Soup, and the rice is still tender; no starchy mouthfeel. The 15 remaining are exp-dated *2010*.
I also opened-up an exp-dated *2008* can of Progresso Chicken Dumpling Soup (no water; just heat) and it’s quite tasty and pasta is soft, as if it’s right-off the store shelf. 15 of those left. No hurry to rotate until mid-2013.
The 50+ dried soup mixes will keep fine for 10-12yrs, if stored cool and dry.
Just some quick observations.
Your idea about Maybe you could ask Kartographer to do a separate thread on soups? I’d be willing to contribute the above observations plus others as I rotate-out the remaining older soups, as there are probably other posters who could contribute too.
Excellent post.
It isn’t just soups, Ravioli isn’t so great after a couple of years past it’s marked date.
Again, always edible, just not as tasty and pleasing, which is a shame.
That’s interesting about the Progresso dumplings, I wonder why they stay good?