Why Has This Campbell's Soup Variety Become So Rare?

Campbell’s Soup made its debut in 1895, pioneering condensed soup by removing most of the water before packing. That way, it could be sold in smaller cans, which helped the company save on materials and transportation. The brand was even immortalized in Andy Warhol’s 1962 painting “Campbell’s Soup Cans,” but one classic variety has become scarce. Lovers of Campbell’s New England Clam Chowder have been puzzled by the longtime flavor’s habitual absence. That’s because it was discontinued in 2025. Over time, condensed soup lost popularity, and by the late 2010s, this slump called Campbell's future financial well-being into question. Since then, the company has focused more on ready-to-eat soups. That doesn’t mean they’ve given up on clam chowder entirely. Campbell’s still sells Chunky New England and Manhattan clam chowders, as well as Campbell's Chunky Old Bay Seasoned clam chowder. It also offers ready-to-serve New England clam chowder as part of its Campbell's Homestyle line.

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Soaking in a Hot Bath is Even Better Than Being in a Sauna

Saunas are good for our health because the increased ambient heat triggers a cascade of positive effects in the body that can lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation. Unfortunately, most people don’t have access to a sauna. Obviously, things are different in Scandinavia, where saunas are everywhere and having a regular sauna is built into the culture. The good news is, after comparing the effects of saunas to an indulgent hot soak in a bath, researchers discovered that a hot bath is actually more beneficial than a sauna. Scientists at University of Oregon found that hot water immersion was the most impactful in increasing core body temperature, which is the main stimulus for the benefits of sauna. In the study, researchers monitored body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, cardiac output (the amount of blood the heart pumps per minute), immune cell populations, and blood biomarkers of inflammation. Data was collected before, during and after subjects soaked in a hot tub, sat in dry heat, or tried infrared saunas. It’s the first time that three different heat therapies were compared. “Hot water immersion gives you the most robust changes in core temperature because you can’t effectively dissipate heat as you can if you have contact with the air and you’re sweating to cool the body,” said study author Jessica Atencio. “When you’re submerged in water, the sweat mechanisms aren’t efficient.” Both saunas and hot tubs can replicate some of the benefits of exercise by increasing heart rate, but soaking in tubs can create the effect more quickly and efficiently. So, if you don’t happen to live in a Scandinavian country where saunas are readily available, just soak in a hot bath and you’ll get even better benefits.

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The Cruiser That Sailed Backwards Across the Pacific

On November 30, 1942, a Japanese Type 93 torpedo hit the USS New Orleans, ripping off 150 feet of its hull. That’s roughly a third of the ship. Turret No. 1, the forward fire room, crew quarters, storage compartments, and the chain locker were all gone. The blast killed 182 men. The severed bow didn’t sink immediately, instead swinging alongside the ship and punching holes in the port side as the ship kept moving. The forward bulkhead was the only thing keeping the ocean out of the rest of the hull. The USS New Orleans limped across the sound to Tulagi harbor and anchored in a concealed cove to hide from Japanese aircraft. For 11 days, the crew worked to make the ship seaworthy. They had no dry dock, no shipyard, no steel — what they did have were coconut trees. Sailors went ashore with axes and felled coconut palms, dragging the logs back to the ship. They used the logs to build a temporary bulkhead across the open bow, making it a makeshift plug. They welded steel plates where they could and sealed everything they could reach. It was ugly, but it needed to hold together for 1,800 miles. On December 12, the USS New Orleans left Tulagi, stern first. Think about that. A 9,950-ton heavy cruiser, 588 feet long, designed to make 32 knots, crawling backwards across the Coral Sea at 5 knots, the helmsman steering by looking over his shoulder. The ship arrived in Sydney on Christmas Eve, with Australians staring at the ship that was sailing the wrong way with a flat wooden wall where her bow should have been. In Sydney, workers installed a temporary steel stub bow, enough to get her across the Pacific to a real shipyard. She sailed to Puget Sound Navy Yard in Bremerton, Washington, where a proper bow was finally built and fitted. The USS New Orleans returned to service in October 1943 and fought in every major Pacific campaign from the Gilbert Islands to Okinawa.

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No-Boil Cheddar Mac & Cheese

This creamy baked mac and cheese recipe is an everyday family favorite. Made with only 10 minutes of hands-on prep, it’s perfect for a quick dinner. Right out of the oven, you've got perfect creamy, cheesy comfort food. You can easily customize it by adding seasonings like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to suit your taste. This recipe makes a large batch that's great as leftovers, or you can halve the ingredients for a smaller portion. If you've ever wondered how to make a delicious mac and cheese without boiling pasta separately, this recipe is for you.

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 10.5-ounce cans Campbell’s Cheddar Cheese Soup

• 3 cups 2% milk

• 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)

• 1½ cups (about 6 ounces) Cheddar cheese, shredded

• ½ tsp cracked black pepper

• ½ cup plain panko bread crumbs

• 2 tbsp melted butter

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350º F.

• Spray a 13X9X2 baking dish with cooking spray. **See note

• Spoon the soup into the baking dish.

• Gradually whisk in the milk.

• Stir in uncooked macaroni, cheese and pepper.

• Cover the dish tightly with foil.

• Bake on the middle rack for 50 minutes, until the macaroni is tender.

• Uncover and stir well.

• Increase oven temperature to 400º F.

• Mix breadcrumbs and butter in a small bowl and sprinkle mixture over the top of the casserole.

• Bake on the upper rack for 5 minutes or until the panko mixture is golden brown. 

• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

** If you don't have a rectangular 13x9x2, you can use a round or oval baking dish, as long as it can hold about 3 quarts and is about 2 inches deep. However, using alternate dish types may require additional baking time.

 

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