tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post3617815302091064329..comments2023-07-19T04:05:34.796-04:00Comments on Of Cabbages and Kings: The Curious Case of the Confusing Campbell's Kettle ContainerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-26013761359466987772012-10-08T14:33:17.618-04:002012-10-08T14:33:17.618-04:00Had an experience with this today. A coworker came...Had an experience with this today. A coworker came up with a piping hot chunky soup in the same-shaped container and said, "I see we're eating something similar". I asked him if his container was microwavable, and his instructions mention nothing different. <br /><br />His lid was vented on top but also the sides of the lid were slit.<br /><br />I have to wonder what the deal with these kettle soups is. Interestingly, if you compare the nutritional info of the Kettle soups vs the other Campbell's similarly-shaped soups, the Kettle soups have on average 320-400 calories, 4-6g fat, and ~24g protein per container, compared with ~350-500, 9-15g, and substantially less protein with the Chunky and regular Campbell's soups.<br /><br />I'd be inclined to believe there was a conspiracy against healthy eating going on, I think they'll change the lid with the next batch that goes out. The hasty microwaveable instructions complete with grammar mistake make me think they're beating a hasty retreat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-63363594078340682302012-07-18T15:24:48.306-04:002012-07-18T15:24:48.306-04:00Here's how I microwave it without problems.
D...Here's how I microwave it without problems.<br /><br />Discard the plastic cap (why do they even bother with the cost and waste of plastic?).<br /><br />Open and discard the metal lid.<br /><br />Put the container on a paper plate with another plate on top.<br /><br />Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Cover it again and repeat two more times (total 1.5 minutes seems to be enough in my microwave).<br /><br />There is no arching, but you may hear the contents "burp" a time or two (hence the paper plate on top).<br /><br />Keeping the time to 30-second intervals with stirring in between seems to avoid getting explosive hot spots.Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-69464186791140778982012-04-05T14:04:30.592-04:002012-04-05T14:04:30.592-04:00Thanks, Krista, for the info. FOLKS, here's th...Thanks, Krista, for the info. FOLKS, here's the Campbell's microwave instructions Krista kindly shared via the link above:<br /><br />Microwave: Microwave ovens vary. Time is approximate. Uneven microwave heating may cause popping, movement of the container and/or splattering.<br /><br />Discard plastic cap; carefully remove and discard metal lid. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap.<br />Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes. Let stand in microwave 1 minute. Carefully remove from microwave, grasping container on both sides with potholders. Stir before serving.<br /><br />Note: After tasting, if you like warmer soup, heat an additional 15 seconds.<br /><br />I think it's funny how Campbell's sounds all surprised by: "While Campbell's® Slow Kettle® soup has always been microwave in separate bowls from the container, for best results we recommend heating on the stove. However, many consumers told us that they'd like to microwave the soup in its container, so we developed the instructions below. Packaging with the new heating instructions will appear on shelves soon."<br /><br />Why WOULDN'T we want to microwave the soup in the container?! If we'd not wanted to use the microwave-style-individual-serving container we would have probably bought a soup in the can. Very strange.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-65492282480393517852012-04-05T12:38:57.909-04:002012-04-05T12:38:57.909-04:00I ran into the same predicament at work today! Ri...I ran into the same predicament at work today! Ridiculous! After scouring the entire office for a bowl, successfully microwaving the soup, and reading your rant, I came across Campbell's website which now has heating instructions for the Slow Kettle soups. Figures. Not that it would have been any easier to find "microwavable plastic wrap" laying around the office. Argh. I don't understand why this container is different from their other lunchtime-looking soups!<br /><br />http://www.campbellsoup.com/Products/Slow-Kettle/Heating-Instructionskristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451046982118390592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-81447707683789455832012-02-08T19:10:19.046-05:002012-02-08T19:10:19.046-05:00I tried it. I used the cover off a Healthy Choice ...I tried it. I used the cover off a Healthy Choice soup with no problem. I only microwaved it for 1.5 minutes like the healthy choice variety and all OK. I checked and both soup containers were of the same material but the Campbell's container seems a little thinner, maybe the 3 minutes on the container would melt it.Painzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837489970892743366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-33697573429082667302011-11-17T15:46:15.124-05:002011-11-17T15:46:15.124-05:00I am so happy to know that I am not the only one w...I am so happy to know that I am not the only one who feels this way. I commented to every coworker who crossed my path in the kitchen today. Campbell's can rest assured that no one from my office will ever be purchasing these imposturous soup bowls.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-85731703894665687742011-10-27T19:05:46.225-04:002011-10-27T19:05:46.225-04:00My wife litterally had this happen today, when she...My wife litterally had this happen today, when she was reading how long to put in the microwave, she was like..WHAT!! I find it so hard to believe that the people at Campbells didn't think about this, and they probably did, and made the concious decision to do it anyway, which I feel was a poor decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-16616680764459378752011-09-27T13:19:46.911-04:002011-09-27T13:19:46.911-04:00webRat- Heh, I only got that weird minty toothpast...webRat- Heh, I only got that weird minty toothpaste smell from the air fresheners as I passed through. Girl Floor remained strangely unencumbered by that smell.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-22034468540384536362011-09-27T12:51:07.364-04:002011-09-27T12:51:07.364-04:00As one of your "frat brothers" I'm g...As one of your "frat brothers" I'm going to have to disagree with "only it smells a lot better" unless your nasal passages have experienced recent burn-out with air freshener overdose.webRathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787006274401718538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-23128847741335436852011-09-12T13:52:43.575-04:002011-09-12T13:52:43.575-04:00Thanks for reporting back and being our test case,...Thanks for reporting back and being our test case, Mark, at risk to your lovely soup. I'm glad nothing (and no one) was harmed in the process, though I'm sorry your MacGyvering didn't work.<br /><br />Campbells will need to add a "do not punch holes in this lid and try to microwave anyway" disclaimer on their Kettle.<br /><br />With all the disclaimers, they may need a bigger Kettle. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-79035501838781654282011-09-12T13:46:41.324-04:002011-09-12T13:46:41.324-04:00I tried it and its not a fact of metal. There is o...I tried it and its not a fact of metal. There is only the small rim of metal up top. I punched holes in the lid and it resulted in no arcing inside the microwave, but lets just say the holes in the lid don't work it blew the lid right off. I just decided to dump it in my mug and then I'll drink something after I eat.markalanjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760962872171034288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-58795432069734425082011-09-12T13:33:25.737-04:002011-09-12T13:33:25.737-04:00Reforming Geek- I suppose we'll be finding out...Reforming Geek- I suppose we'll be finding out soon through web searches.<br /><br />Meleah- It's not even like we have plastic wrap in the office we can use.<br /><br />Steve- When Campbells as it together over so many things, it's just odd how this worked out.<br /><br />Van- That's offices for you. Even my own tea mug is of questionable quality these days. :)<br /><br />Mark- I don't know if I'd want to chance it; you might end up ruining your whole lunch (or the microwave) depending on how much metal is in the thing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-72428127028143967842011-09-12T13:23:42.851-04:002011-09-12T13:23:42.851-04:00I too am the victim of this trap! Right now its lu...I too am the victim of this trap! Right now its lunch and I brought this in today as it looks just like every "crap in a can you can microwave" bowel. I only have one mug and that is for my drink. I wonder what happens if I just go for it and see how the microwave reacts.markalanjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760962872171034288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-13997453290799767692011-08-29T10:27:04.955-04:002011-08-29T10:27:04.955-04:00Oh soup, how I love thee. I use to pack a vintage ...Oh soup, how I love thee. I use to pack a vintage thermos of soup for lunch daily, but I'm so busy now I just eat cottage cheese or yogurt with fruit on top for lunch...day-in-day-out. I'll get back to cooking one day...<br /><br />A funny work-bowl story. We did have nice bowls 'round these parts for our soups and foods. People refused to wash them and the kitchen was icky. I stopped wanting to wash them so I threw them out.<br /><br /><br />Shhhhh....Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-5171401618920382532011-08-28T17:56:38.637-04:002011-08-28T17:56:38.637-04:00I totally agree with you. I too love soup... and a...I totally agree with you. I too love soup... and as an avid soup consumer I can confidently say that that packaging is misleading! Mr. Boyardee would never allow this to happen. Shame on you Campbells!Steve Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102677232179861276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-4722692265946716812011-08-23T11:06:28.043-04:002011-08-23T11:06:28.043-04:00Not being able to microwave the bowl makes NO sens...Not being able to microwave the bowl makes NO sense to me. NONE. But, I'm glad it tasted good - even though you had to eat it out of a mug.meleah rebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-88116285050295769382011-08-22T18:49:07.925-04:002011-08-22T18:49:07.925-04:00For shame.
I wonder how many people microwaved it...For shame.<br /><br />I wonder how many people microwaved it without reading the label?ReformingGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990465686765948682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-15365906051118492882011-08-22T13:46:41.829-04:002011-08-22T13:46:41.829-04:00Deray- Oh yes, yes I am. I can only imagine trying...Deray- Oh yes, yes I am. I can only imagine trying to explain how I damaged the work microwave.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-11294636790885983282011-08-22T13:44:39.716-04:002011-08-22T13:44:39.716-04:00Aren't you glad you actually read the label th...Aren't you glad you actually read the label though? :-PDerayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670887838085009372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-57596179564954260302011-08-22T11:11:49.398-04:002011-08-22T11:11:49.398-04:00Janene- That's what it felt like-- a tease!
L...Janene- That's what it felt like-- a tease!<br /><br />Lili- Apparently we are to supply our own microwavable safe bowl.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-44211316694045524142011-08-22T11:04:35.169-04:002011-08-22T11:04:35.169-04:00So...what, are you supposed to put the little bowl...So...what, are you supposed to put the little bowl-shaped container directly on the gas burner instead? Because I don't think _that_ will go well, either....Lilinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-69689564462049833182011-08-22T10:39:19.064-04:002011-08-22T10:39:19.064-04:00I'm with you, too. What absolute crap! Cambell...I'm with you, too. What absolute crap! Cambell's is such a tease.Janenehttp://www.momsarefrommars.com/moms-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-81054211555608548582011-08-22T09:36:54.160-04:002011-08-22T09:36:54.160-04:00Kathy- Sing it, Sister!! :)Kathy- Sing it, Sister!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-86196678393968856072011-08-22T09:33:57.581-04:002011-08-22T09:33:57.581-04:00I'm with you, Jenn. You're not allowed to ...I'm with you, Jenn. You're not allowed to use the same container that consumers everywhere expect to be microwavable. <br /><br />It forever boggles my mind that no focus group ever said "You know, this will likely be annoying to people if they see it's in a container they think they can microwave. And you just know people are going to do it without even reading the label. And then they'll have a mess in their microwave and no edible lunch to show for it and then they'll never buy this again because they're so pissed off."<br /><br />Because if I was in a focus group, that's what I would have said and you would be enjoying your chili microwaved in the container it came in because I care about stuff like this.<br /><br />Amen.Junk Drawer Kathyhttp://www.junkdrawerblog.comnoreply@blogger.com