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Cheapest emergency soup mixes
Soup mixes stretch a pantry a long way: add water and they feed a crowd. Sorted by cost per serving where the name states servings, then by price.
The ranking lowest cost per serving first
Brand-store buttons go straight to the brand's own page, with no affiliate tag. Rankings are pure math.
| Rank | Product | $ / serving | Servings (product name) | Price today | vs. last week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MINESTRONE - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | 8 | $29.94 | no change |
| #2 | HEARTY CHILI - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | 8 | $29.94 | no change |
| #3 | TORTILLA - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | 8 | $29.94 | no change |
| #4 | CHICKEN NOODLE Chicken Flavored - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | 8 | $29.94 | no change |
| #5 | CHEDDAR BROCCOLI - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings ReadyWise In stock | $3.74 | 8 | $29.94 | no change |
| #6 | CREAMY POTATO - Soup Mix ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $4.99 | no change |
| #7 | CHEDDAR POTATO - Soup Mix ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $4.99 | no change |
| #8 | VEGETABLE BEEF Flavored - Soup Mix ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $6.00 | no change |
| #9 | Garden Vegetable Soup Mix - 16 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $10.00 | no change |
| #10 | Cream Base Soup Mix - 17 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $12.49 | no change |
| #11 | French Onion Soup Mix - 17 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $12.74 | no change |
| #12 | Potato Chowder Soup Mix - 18 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $13.49 | no change |
| #13 | Tomato Basil Soup Mix - 17 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $14.79 | no change |
| #14 | Minestrone Soup Mix - 17 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $15.49 | no change |
| #15 | Chicken Noodle Soup Mix - 16 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $16.49 | no change |
| #16 | Broccoli Cheese Soup Mix - 17 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $16.49 | no change |
| #17 | Chicken Tortilla Soup Mix - 16 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $19.99 | no change |
| #18 | Chicken Gumbo Soup Mix - 17 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $21.99 | no change |
| #19 | Vegetable Beef & Barley Soup Mix - 17 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $29.49 | no change |
| #20 | Bulk Soup Mix 2 Pack ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $30.00 | no change |
| #21 | Hearty Homestyle Bulk Soup Variety Pack ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $80.00 | no change |
| #22 | Cream of Mushroom Soup Mix - 17 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $91.96 | no change |
| #23 | Chicken & Rice Soup Mix - 18 Servings per Pouch ReadyWise In stock | not stated | – | $143.96 | no change |
We have 3 days of price history (since Oct 17, 2026). Prices checked Oct 19, 2026, 6:02 AM ET at each brand's own store. Tax and shipping not included.
Specs marked "product name" are read from the brand's own product title. Products sold in several sizes at different prices are left out of per-unit math so the spec matches the price.
Sold out today (3)
- ReadyWise Emergency Food Favorite - Chicken Noodle Soup (5 x 4 Serving Pouches), last price $15.00
- ReadyWise Basecamp Four Bean & Vegetable Soup, last price $4.00
- ReadyWise High Plateau Veggie Chili Soup, last price $4.00
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Cheapest isn't always best: check what each product includes on the brand page, and buy for the household you actually have. The Kit Calculator works out how much food and water that is.
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Questions people ask
What is the cheapest emergency soup mixes right now?
At today's prices: ReadyWise MINESTRONE - Soup Mix - 6 Ct Case - 8 Servings at $3.74 per serving ($29.94). This page updates every day.
How often is this ranking updated?
Daily. We check each brand store once a day and rebuild this page; the last check was Oct 19, 2026, 6:02 AM ET.
Why isn't my favorite brand listed?
We only collect prices from stores whose terms allow automated price checks. Brands that forbid it, such as EcoFlow, Jackery and Sawyer, are listed on our methods page.