Best Gluten-free Soups on the Go

I'm a college student, which means time can be hectic.  Traveling to and from campus while having rushed lunches between classes requires some real food planning.  I can't exactly find safe food options easily in the cafeteria since I need to avoid gluten, soy, peanuts, and other foods.  I've learned to love the versatility of ready to serve soups that can be eaten at room temperature or heated. These options offer a good variety of flavors and provide a range of dietary options such as vegan, vegetarian, meat, and dairy-free. They'd be perfect for bringing along on a fun filled road trip (tried and tested method by me)! Here are my top picks for gluten-free and soy-free on-the-go soup options. Lunch tip: Pair these with a prepacked fresh green salad for a healthy boost!

1. Gluten-free Cafe's Chicken Noodle Soup
2. Dr. McDougall's Black Bean Soup (vegetarian, vegan) -- my favorite*
3. Imagine's Creamy Organic Potato Leek Soup (vegetarian, vegan)
4. Pacific's Organic Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Bisque (vegetarian, contains dairy)

While on-the-go...

~Something I'm totally in love with currently: Rise Bars

Produced in a gluten free, soy free, and peanut free facility. Rise Bar used to be called Boomi Bar (I am partial to that name =) but it tastes just as great. They took the best qualities from their original Boomi Bars and Prana Bars and super-morphed it into an energy packed all natural on the go sensation. I promise they are not paying me to say this. I eat them all the time. The only downside is they can be a bit pricey. Check out the new Rise Bar here.

If you want a cheaper alternative, check out Lara Bar here.

 

....my personal favorite Lara Bar. Chocolate Coconut Chew comes in with an honorable mention. Beware some flavors do have peanuts!

My personal can't live without items when on-the-go:

• Eternal Alkaline water
• Ultrapure Cosmetics Lush Lipstick in 'Smooch'
• RMS Beauty 'un-cover-up' in 22.
• Epipen
• Claritin 24-allergy tabs --It's hard to know when I'll have a tiny soy reaction flare up. This keeps me covered most of the time.
• Benadryl -- For more heavy duty soy reactions. Haven't had to use it lately, (knocking on wood..)
• 2011 Japanese Screen Compact Planner from here -- I really need help staying organized, and this does the job while having a pretty exterior.
• Ipod Nano
• Enjoy Life Chocolate Bars/Lara Bars/Rise Bars. Great for eating hands free when nowhere near a bar of soap or sink.