Okra Soup — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Okra Soup by Charleston Favorites OKAY — score 62/90.

A genuinely whole-food vegetable soup: tomatoes, okra, onion and herbs lead the list, dragged down only by added sugar and salt.

Why this verdict

• Whole vegetables (tomato, okra, onion, bell pepper) make up the bulk
• Seasoned with real herbs: basil, parsley, thyme, bay
• No emulsifiers, modified starch, colors or flavor enhancers
• Added sugar and salt are the only real downsides

Ingredients (13)

• Tomatoes (safe) — Whole real food, the bulk of the can.
• Okra (safe) — The actual vegetable, a source of fiber and micronutrients.
• ONION) (safe) — Whole vegetable aromatic.
• Green bell peppers (safe) — Real vegetable, adds flavor and texture.
• basil (safe) — The real herb and lead ingredient. Whole food.
• lemon juice (safe) — Provides natural acidity and flavor.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• GARLIC (safe) — Real aromatic. Whole food.
• parsley (safe) — Culinary herb.
• PEPPER (safe) — Whole ground peppercorn; piperine aids absorption of other compounds.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• THYME (safe) — Real dried herb.
• Bay leaves (safe) — Whole leaf for aroma; negligible nutritional load either way.