I tried this soup when I was sick. I followed all directions on can, just heat n eat. It tasted and smelled AWFUL! I took one spoonful before having to spit it back out. I even checked the can to make sure it wasn't expired, but it was still good according to the date on the can.I would just make some vegetarian "chicken" noodle soup at home. Cube some tofu, throw in some noodles, onions, nutritional yeast, etc. Much tastier.