Product Review: Kettle Cuisine Chicken Noodle Soup

WOW! I can honestly say that after trying this soup, I was inspired to make my own Chicken Noodle. Especially because this one is made with Tinkyada brand noodles, my all-time favorite.

I was so happy to be able to eat this soup. As previously noted, the story is that soup maker Jerry has a daughter, Kate, who was gluten free. She wanted to be able to eat the same delicious soups her father was making for everyone else, and requested he try to make a gluten free line. This soup is one of the results of that successful undertaking.

Big chunks of chicken (no sissy shredded chicken here), tender carrots, celery, onions and sea salt make up the base of this hearty soup. The broth is clear and earthy, with just a hint of saltiness. Because Kettle Cuisine soups are all natural, with no artificial ingredients and are minimally processed, the true flavor of the ingredients comes through. The noodles are fantastic, too. Not gummy or gloppy as they tend to be if they are overcooked.

Out of the entire gluten free line, this soup truly shines. If you are missing Chicken Noodle soup, you simply must try this one. WELL WORTH your gluten free dollars!

Product Review: Kettle Cuisine New England Clam Chowder

Once upon a time, Clam Chowder meant flour. Now, with Kettle Cuisine, it means gluten-free folks can indulge again in thick, delicious, soupy goodness that had been lost to us for a long time.

The story goes that the creator of the soups has a daughter who is gluten free and could not eat the delicious soups her father was making for restaurants. Thanks to daughter Kate, we now have Clam Chowder (and Chicken Noodle!) soup to enjoy.

I was impressed with the flavor of this chowder immediately - the flavor hinted at the classic soup with sherry - except that there is no sherry in this version. The clams are bigger than you might expect, with a deep salty sea flavor. Chunks of potatoes, onions and celery are firm but tender, and the pepper sauce and fish sauce impart a savory, mouthwatering flavor that has you just wishing for a crusty gluten free roll or piece of cornbread to sop up the leftover soup.

This soup was fantastic. I would love it even more with a hint of sherry. But this is definitely worth a try if you have been missing Clam Chowder!

Allergen warning: Milk/Dairy, Clams, Fish ingredients.

Product Review: Kettle Cuisine Grilled Chicken & Corn Chowder

While shopping a few weeks ago, a new product in the gluten free frozen foods area caught my eye. This soup, along with several others, were new arrivals to the store and were on sale. I miss having good soup, as most canned varieties have some sort of gluten in them - not to mention the ridiculous amount of sodium.

These soups promised to be more of the "homemade variety" - all natural, no artificial ingredients, minimally processed, and gluten free! There is a large selection of soups from Kettle Cuisine, but I only grabbed two to try first.

With it's garlic chili pepper sauce, Grilled Chicken and Corn Chowder can be summed up in one word: SPICY. But damn good spicy! I was in heaven with this chowder, with it's meaty chunks of chicken, rich milky broth, and chunky potatoes. If you are not a fan of spicy soups, there are some milder soups available from this line, as well as three different chilis. Easy to prepare in the microwave, or warm them up on the stove.

I added a tiny bit of Himalayan Pink Sea Salt to this one for a touch of extra flavor, but even without the added salt, this packs one flavorful punch. These soups are definitely worth a try and I will happily return to the store to grab a few more varieties!

Allergen alert: milk/dairy products.