But soup also comes in boxes, though far less commonly. I set out to try some of the boxed soups from the few brands that offer them. My mission was to rank them from worst to best, so that you ...

After you’ve diced the onion, and added it to a saucepan, you may as well dice a carrot (or three) and add it to your soup in ...

If the soup needs thickening at the end, add ½ cup cooked rice or a diced potato. Also, the tastier the ham, the better the soup. Try not to get ham that’s too bland.