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Campbells Condensed oxtail soup!

ducklyn
ducklyn Posts: 4 Newbie
in Food shopping & groceries
Hello peeps, was wondering whether anyone knows if Campbells have stopped doing their condensed oxtail soup?
I've noticed that many supermarkets are slowly making the Campbells section smaller and I just can't find the condensed oxtail soup anywhere.
I use it in winter to add to beef stews/casseroles and it's delicious!
Thanks

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  • redfox
    redfox Posts: 15,334 Forumite
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    no, I haven't seen that one for ages, more's the pity as it was very useful :)

    Another one that I used to use in a similar way was their beef consommè one which I also haven't seen for quite some time.

    I believe it is something to do with Campbells being taken over by Batchelors, who have changed the packaging and presumably shrunk the range.
  • ducklyn
    ducklyn Posts: 4 Newbie
    Thanks for the info Redfox - have found that UK company Symingtons now makes Campbells Condensed soups, although the range is not a vast as it was.
    I'm awaiting a reply to my email for info. on whether they are going to extend the range and hopefully re-introduce oxtail.
  • redfox
    redfox Posts: 15,334 Forumite
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    ducklyn wrote: »
    I'm awaiting a reply to my email for info. on whether they are going to extend the range and hopefully re-introduce oxtail.

    I'd be interested to hear the outcome of that, do keep us posted :)
  • recovering_spendaholic
    recovering_spendaholic Posts: 3,062 Forumite
    I used to love this and also the Heinz oxtail soup, but the other week I bought some heinz and it tasted horrible and nothing like it used to - I think they must have changed the recipe - yuck! I haven't seen the Campbells oxtail for over a year now.
    Jane

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  • meer53
    meer53 Posts: 10,217 Forumite
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    If you can't find it, try Baxters Royal Game soup in casseroles and stews, it's really good. :) It's really tasty and is like very fine mince in gravy.
  • VfM4meplse
    VfM4meplse Posts: 34,269 Forumite
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    I saw some in my b/f's food cupboard about a month ago but I'm not sure how old they were :eek:.
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  • nic_santorini
    nic_santorini Posts: 801 Forumite
    I have my late nan's receipe for meaty dumplings and need oxtail condensed soup, it has not been available for 2 years or more!! boo, I need some, this was my favourite
    Food and Smellies Shop target £50 pw - managed average of £49 per week in 2013 down to £38.90 per week in 2016
  • Queenriderbrekke
    Queenriderbrekke Posts: 5,592 Forumite
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    Think it was replace by Bachelors Condensed Oxtail, see here:

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/#/tesco-price-comparison/tinned_soup/batchelors_condensed_classic_oxtail_soup_295g.html
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  • redfox
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    Queenriderbrekke wrote: »
    Think it was replace by Bachelors Condensed Oxtail, see here:

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/#/tesco-price-comparison/tinned_soup/batchelors_condensed_classic_oxtail_soup_295g.html

    I've never even seen it in Tesco (and believe me I've looked time and again), let alone at 31p :eek:

    Think mysupermarket have got that wrong!
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