Is Trader Joe’s French Onion Soup Worth the Hype?

Is Trader Joe’s French Onion Soup Worth the Hype?

Trader – Trader Joe’s French Onion Soup has been around since at least 2004, when The New York Times profiled the product in an article titled Is Trader Joe’s for Real? But despite being available for over 15 years, Trader Joe’s French Onion Soup still remains somewhat of a mystery to many shoppers, as it doesn’t have any official packaging or company information on it. Is this product worth the hype, or should you stick with some tried-and-true classic recipes instead?

Trader Joe’s Pros

If you’re trying to limit your sodium intake, Trader Joe’s might not be for you. The french onion soup has 1,210 milligrams of sodium which is more than you should have in a day! However, it is cheap! A two-pack of Trader Joe’s $2.99 soups can feed four people for about $4 each or less depending on how much soup you would like per person. It also tastes good and according to reviews on Yelp, the french onion soup tastes almost exactly like what one would get at a restaurant. Trader Joe’s French Onion Soup isn’t really worth the hype but if you want an affordable dinner that tastes good then try some! 

There are definitely cons when it comes to buying Trader Joe’s products in general. Although Trader Joe’s is supposed to be cheaper than other grocery stores, oftentimes when comparing prices of similar items there are many products that are cheaper at other stores. For example, as seen below both Costco and Walmart sell 5 lb bag of Orville Redenbacher popcorn for $10 while TJ sells a 4.5 bag with same amount of popcorn for $14.80! In addition, many times the packaging is smaller than comparable store brands. For instance, a bottle of McCormick Sweet Paprika is 14 oz. while Trader Joe’s paprika only offers 10 oz bottles. Another issue customers seem to have with Trader Joe’s products is their ingredients lists: they aren’t always clear or complete so reading labels before purchasing may be necessary in order to avoid potential allergens and GMOs (genetically modified organisms). 

Trader Joe’s Cons

1. The broth is very salty and overall lacks flavor. 

2. The diced tomato, along with other vegetables, are just not good quality 

3. There are way too many onions and they make this dish unbearable to eat more than a few bites of 

4. The price isn’t bad, but for a higher quality soup you’re better off making your own or purchasing one from a restaurant that has high turnover rates 

5. Overall Trader Joe’s french onion soup is nothing special and I would not recommend this to anyone looking for a hearty, flavorful soup. It was an absolute disappointment because it had such great reviews on Yelp. 

6. In short, Trader Joe’s offers a low-quality product at a mediocre price point and if you want something that tastes like actual french onion soup this is not it. 

7. That being said, there are some things I do enjoy about the soup: The cheese is delicious and makes up for some of the deficiencies in flavor 

8. Also, the veggies were nicely cooked and added some color to what would otherwise be a bland soup 

9. Lastly, while there were too many onions they were thinly sliced which made them easier to swallow

10. Overall I’m disappointed in my purchase and will most likely never buy this again . If you live near a Trader Joe’s I suggest checking out their store before buying any food items online so you can taste test it first.

The Final Verdict

There are many factors that come into play when judging a soup; for example, ingredients, seasoning, consistency and flavor. Trader Joe’s French onion soup does well on most of these aspects and is on par with other soups such as Campbell’s, Progresso or Lipton. Compared to more pricey brands such as Bon Appetit though, Trader Joe’s falls short in both appearance and taste. If it was packaged better or they just increased the price slightly so they could up the quality of their ingredients without having to change their low-key vibe, then TJs would probably have an easier time going head-to-head with other famous soups. But for now, if you’re looking for french onion soup, I’d recommend you go elsewhere. 

As someone who enjoys dipping my bread in various cream-based soups, I typically prefer them over broths. That said, there are plenty of people who believe that broth offers more health benefits than creamy sauces and whole wheat bread has less calories than white bread. So depending on what your personal preferences are (or what your current diet consists of), one type of soup might be right for you while another isn’t. Either way, we can all agree there’s nothing wrong with getting excited about tasty treats like french onion… no matter how they’re served!

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Other Options

If you want to know if Trader Joe’s French onion soup is worth all the hype, then there are a few things to keep in mind. The first thing is that you’re going to have to get yourself over to a Trader Joe’s if you want some of this stuff. I looked it up and they don’t ship it anywhere except their own stores. The next thing is that it comes in cans, so there’s no mixing or matching vegetables-you just get what they put together for you inside each one. The only seasoning that comes with it is salt and pepper, so unless you want to sprinkle garlic powder or thyme on top, you’ll have to find those elsewhere too. It also has fat content due to the buttery broth and sauteed onions, which may not be ideal for everyone. But when it comes down to it, does Trader Joe’s French onion soup live up to its reputation? Yes! It was perfect: flavorful without being overly salty or acidic; savory without being cloying; full of umami flavor but still light enough that you could eat more than one bowl without feeling sick. It was also shockingly affordable: less than $3 per can! Definitely something worth checking out next time you stop by your local TJs.