Soup Recipes: Healthy Canned Options and Homemade Pho

Soups are excellent for managing hydration during a fever or relieving constipation with lentils. From thick split pea to light miso, learn how to lower sodium in canned soups and fix flavorless homemade chicken broth.

How to Lower the Sodium Content of Canned Soup

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Shannon Hyland-Tassava

Excessive dietary sodium is a significant health issue. MayoClinic.com states that most Americans consume twice the salt they should, and that lowering your sodium can decrease your risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. One source of excessive sodium is processed food.