【How-to】Are canned soups bad for you

Canned soups can be sky-high in sodium, which, when overdone, can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. So opt for low-sodium soups whenever possible, says Dr. … Skip creamed soups, too, says Dr. Young, which are fats- and calorie-loaded, and opt for tomato- or vegetable-based broths.