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.
