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Chef D · 09-26-2007, 04:18 AM

So I was at the grocery store last week, and I noticed that they carried a few varieties of Wolfgang's organic soup. Unfortunately, the price was through the ROOF!!! They wanted almost $4 dollars for a single can, that wasn't even especially large. Has anyone tried his soups, and are they really worth the price tag?

Chef Caine · 09-26-2007, 12:44 PM

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Has anyone tried his soups, and are they really worth the price tag?

Someone gave me a couple of cans as a gag birthday gift a few years back. Lentil and chicken noodle. I love her, so of course I ate the soup. They were no better or worse than anything Campbell's puts out, but if I had to make a choice between Puck or Progresso, I'd rather have Progresso.

swcooking · 09-27-2007, 01:48 PM

If you visit the frozen pizza section you will probably find the Wolfgang frozen pizzas. I haven't tried one, but the picture on the box looks good

I have had the California Pizza and it isn't bad. I was going to try Wolfgang's pizza next time I need a frozen pizza (which isn't very often).

Chef D · 09-27-2007, 11:39 PM

How much do those Pizza's go for anyway?

It sounds very interesting, especially the California pizza.

Also, how big are the pizza's?

I mean are they medium sized or large, or whatever else have you?

Chef Caine · 10-02-2007, 11:18 AM

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How much do those Pizza's go for anyway?

It sounds very interesting, especially the California pizza.

Also, how big are the pizza's?

I mean are they medium sized or large, or whatever else have you?

Wolfgang Puck pizzas are about 8 inches in diameter, and they sell for around 7 bucks. 5 bucks when they're on sale.

California Pizza Kitchen pizzas are the same size, and sell for around 6 bucks.

IMO, they're both garbage.

swcooking · 10-17-2007, 10:50 PM

I couldn't believe it, right next to the Campbell Soup section was a big Wolfgang section for his soup. It looks like his is now just a high volume soup dispenser. Pitty.

Chef D · 10-19-2007, 12:54 AM

Well, I am now quite happy I didn't end up buying that darn soup. Wolfgang Puck's name or no, that stuff just costs way too darn much!

Gonna stick with my Progresso, until I can find a soup that's truly worth a higher price-tag!

PurpleFDU · 10-19-2007, 08:30 AM

I can't say I've ever seen a soup worth more than Campbells. Its so much better to just make your own and freeze it for later. I've had a few of the Puck soups, but only because a friend got them from the Food Bank and doesn't eat fancy stuff, nor do her kids. If they got to the Food Bank I imagine alot of people aren't too interested in purchasing them at those prices.

Chef D · 10-19-2007, 08:49 PM

Wait a minute, you like Campbells more than Progresso?

And also, I wouldn't call Puck's soup fancy. The can and pricetag may say otherwise, but it's no better than your average soup such as Progresso.

Chef Caine · 11-20-2007, 02:35 PM

Went to the supermarket last night for the first time in months, and, of course, the Wolfie soups are again on sale, regularly $2.89, marked down to $2.39, for a 14.5 ounce can, and I can pretty much guarantee they'll still be there next week.