Frequently Asked Questions

Many of our ingredients are sourced right here in Canada from local bean, wheat, and legume farmers. As many of the ingredients for our ethnic flavoured mixes are not grown in Canada, we also purchase products grown in other regions of the world. 

Mitchell’s soup mixes have a shelf life of 12- 14 months depending on the specific product. 

The ‘Best Enjoyed Before’ date is located on the back label of your mix. This date lets you know when the ingredients and spices are at their finest in terms of freshness. After that spices may start to lose their flavour and beans may become difficult to fully cook. 

As always, we recommend thoroughly inspecting the soup mix for elements of nature.

Search terms include expiry, expiry date, best before. 

At this time we do not have any products we claim as gluten free. As suppliers and ingredients do change from time to time, we always recommend that you refer to the label of each item you are interested in to determine if there is anything in the mix that concerns you. You can also find this information alongside each product on our website.

Mitchell’s Soup Co. has a whole selection of products that do not have any added animal by-products. Some of the suggested recipes may need to be altered with some simple substitutions, but can easily be made into a very nourishing vegan/vegetarian meal. We are always looking for feedback on how customers have used our mixes to create their own recipes, so please share your experiences so we can share with others.

The following products do not have animal by-products added to them (as mentioned the cooking suggestions may need a few simple substitutions).

Please Note: 

All of Mitchell's products are stored and processed in a facility that has ingredients containing animal bi-products.

Vegan and Vegetarian:

Thai Coconut Prawn Soup

Mama's Creole Gumbo

Curried Chickpea Stew

Classic Chicken & Herb Soup

Mulligatawny Soup

Harvest Pumpkin & Lentil Soup (seasonal)

Rockin Moroccan Soup

Apricot Butter Chicken

Ginger Coconut Dahl

Southwest Chipotle Chili

Apple Cranberry Crumble

Turkey Cranberry Soup (seasonal)

Vegetarian Only (contains dairy):

Country Chicken Chowder

Fully Loaded Potato Soup

Westcoast Seafood Chowder

* As suppliers and ingredients do change from time to time, we always recommend that you refer to the label of each item you are interested in purchasing. 

Vegan Friendly- Note about our product “May Contain” information: 

We have not added any animal bi-products to those products that we have listed as Vegan Friendly however you may notice that eggs and milk still appear on the "May Contain" list. Because all of our products are stored and produced in the same facility we are unable to guarantee that traces of these elements are not present in other products which is why these potential allergens remain listed. 

We list allergens in accordance with Canadian labelling laws. You can find this information on each package label and alongside each product on our website. 

* As suppliers and ingredients do change from time to time, we always recommend that you refer to the label of each item you are interested in purchasing. 

Mitchells Soup Co. does not make any product that we declare as nut free. As ingredients and suppliers do change we recommend that you check your product label for the most accurate information at the time of purchase. 

Nut Allergens- Note about our product ‘May Contain’ information: 

While we have not added nuts to many of our products we do store and process all of our products and ingredients in the same facility where nuts are stored and used. We are unable to guarantee that traces of nuts are not in any of our other products and so to keep customers safe we have listed them on our 'May Contain' warning. 

All product ingredients are listed on the product label. As suppliers and ingredients may change we always recommend customers check the label for the most up- to-date information.

Ingredient lists can also be found alongside each product on our website. 

Mitchell's Soup Co. never adds MSG to any of its products or ingredients. In Canada when MSG is added to products as an ingredient it is mandatory that it is declared on the label. However MSG does naturally occur in many foods and there are times when it may be naturally present in a raw ingredient.

Our labels are compliant with the labelling laws of Canada.

Fun Fact - Did you know that tomatoes, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese have naturally occurring MSG?

* As suppliers and ingredients do change from time to time, we always recommend that you refer to the label of each item you are interested in purchasing. 

All products have nutritional facts tables that include the sodium content. You can find this information on the package label and alongside each product on our website. 

* As suppliers and ingredients do change from time to time, we always recommend that you refer to the label of each item you are interested in purchasing. 

All of our ingredients are high quality and have been cleaned multiple times. However, elements of nature are the little bits of things from nature that occasionally have not been sorted out of field harvested ingredients such as beans/legumes and grains.

Elements of nature would include things like small twigs and leaves.

We purchase our beans, legumes, and grains from reputable sources. They are considered “clean” when we make our soup mixes. However, some people prefer to give these ingredients an extra rinse or wash in water before cooking. While this is not necessary, if it gives you peace of mind, simply pinch off the ingredients you want to wash, and rinse them in water. 

If you want to soak the beans/legumes to facilitate the breakdown of lectins and reduce the cooking time, you can easily do so after washing.

(If soaking beans/legumes you may want to reduce water used in preparing soup mix as beans will absorb water from soaking.)

Remember to also keep an eye out for elements of nature!

Yes, you can split the mixes in half! Pinch off the portion of ingredients above the soup base & spice blend. Mix well in a bowl or bag then take the soup base and spice blend and mix that very well in another bowl or bag. Split each mixture in half. Place half of each into an airtight container for use later and use the other half right away. 

Important Notes: 

If you are using a mix with pasta in it you will want to keep the pasta separate as it takes less time to cook and is added later in the cooking process. 

If you are making Rockin’ Moroccan please note that you will want to keep the chickpeas and fruit at the top of the package separate as they take longer to cook and are added first in the cooking process.  

Pro-Tip: Attach the original package to your airtight container so you have the recipe and Best Enjoyed Before date handy! (Alternatively you can tape the Best Before date onto your airtight container and visit our website for the recipe instructions.) 

We list our ingredients in accordance with Canadian labelling laws which allow for “herbs” and “spices” to be listed as collective terms on the label. One of the reasons for this is because spice blends, including ours, tend to be proprietary in nature and are a key element in our flavour profile. This is why these ingredients are not specifically disclosed on our labels. We are sympathetic to people who have food restrictions and we are here to help if you have questions. 

Should you require additional, specific information about a herb or spice due to an allergy or food restriction, please contact customerservice@mitchellssoupco.com letting us know what products you are interested in and what ingredient/s are of specific concern to you.

While we know that this might get a bit technical we thought this information about labelling may be helpful in answering some of your questions! 

Labelling in Canada is regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency with specific rules about how we list our ingredients including allergens. 

The word "Ingredients" on our label is followed by all the things that we intentionally put in the soup and know are in there. At the end of the ingredients section are the words "May Contain". Anything that follows "May Contain" are ingredients that we have not intentionally put in the mix, but that may have been included unintentionally and usually only in very small amounts. 

Most of these come from how our suppliers have stored or handled their products. For example, if they stored wheat on the shelf next to beans, then wheat would potentially have to be included in the “May Contain” section of anything made with the beans. Also, the "May Contain" section only applies to "allergens" as defined by CFIA.

We hope this will be helpful in understanding how to read our labels so you can make a decision on what is appropriate for the health of you and your family.

You can find all product information on the physical label and also alongside each product on the mitchellssoupco.com website.  At the bottom of the Nutritional Values chart you will also find the amount of product those values refer to. 

* As suppliers and ingredients do change from time to time, we always recommend that you refer to the label of each item you are interested in purchasing. 

Keywords: 

calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fibre, sugar, protein, vitaminA, vitaminC, calcium, iron

At this time we don't have any products we claim as keto or keto-friendly. You can find product ingredients and nutritional information on the physical label of each product as well as alongside each product on our website. 

We hope that information will help you to decide if our products are right for you and your family. 

* As suppliers and ingredients do change from time to time, we always recommend that you refer to the label of each item you are interested in to determine if there is anything in the mix that concerns you. 

We try really hard to avoid sulphites wherever possible and at least to reduce their inclusion. In some cases we do not have a reliable supplier of sulphite free products. There are some ingredients whose shelf life becomes very short without sulphites. In other cases we may have been able to avoid them as an ingredient but are required to include them in our "May Contains" section. This means that we have not intentionally added sulphites, but that they may be in the product in small amounts, usually because they may have come in contact with another product that contains sulphites. 

So, at this time we do not have any products we claim as sulphite free. 

As suppliers and ingredients do change from time to time, we always recommend that you refer to the label of each item you are interested in to determine if there is anything in the mix that concerns you. You can also find this information alongside each product on our website.

Our soup mixes work great in the crock-pot/ slowcooker! 

Here are a couple of tips: 

• the mixes with mostly beans and grains work best. 
• recipes with pasta and rice tend to get mushy if overcooked. 

Cook on high setting to ensure it is hot enough to cook the beans (see also “Cooking Beans & Legumes”). 

Cook meat separately to ensure it reaches proper temperatures. If the recipe calls for tomatoes, add at the end.

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Helpful article about converting recipes for the slow cooker: 

https://www.thekitchn.com/5-tips-for-converting-recipes-to-the-slow-cooker-189343

Absolutely! 

Visit the Instant Pot page on our website for recipes, to order Mitchell's mixes and for tips on using your Instant Pot. Click HERE. 

Beans and legumes should be cooked long enough to be soft which should sufficiently reduce the level of lectins. Some people are more sensitive to lectin levels. In that case, soaking beans and legumes for a few hours prior to cooking may facilitate even lower lectin levels. 

The actual length of time to cook beans and legumes until soft varies depending on such factors as size of bean, heat level, amount of water used, and even type of pot used.

Most Mitchell’s products freeze very well! For best quality, soups will last about 3 months in the freezer. Be sure to label your soups with the date and the type of soup you are freezing along with any notes you might need to know about finishing off the recipe (see Tips below). 

Tips: 

Let your soup cool to room temperature before placing in your freezer safe container or freezer bag. Remember that your soup will expand as it freezes so don’t overfill your container. 

Avoid freezing soups with starch in it (pasta, rice, potato) or dairy as the texture can become ‘grainy’ when you thaw them. You can hold these ingredients back and add them in once the frozen portions have thawed. 

If you prefer a softer bean you can extend the cooking time. Just be sure that you add additional liquid (water or stock) to make sure the beans are covered as they cook. 

Alternatively, you may wish to soak your beans prior to cooking which can help to reduce cook time, make them easier to digest and more tender. 

QUICK SOAKING

Put the beans in a pot on the stove, cover with water by two inches, add salt if you like, and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and let them soak for an hour. Drain, rinse and proceed with your recipe.

OVERNIGHT SOAKING

Cover your beans with water by 2 inches, add 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt (or 1 tablespoon fine salt) per pound of beans, and let them soak for 4 hours to 12 hours. Drain them and rinse before using.

It is best to use soups stored in the refrigerator within 3-4 days for best quality and within three months in the freezer. 

We also recommend tasting your dish before reheating it and always consider the freshness of all ingredients you have added. For example, seafood tends to spoil much more quickly than other ingredients. Also, speed of spoilage often has more to do with how long the soup has sat between 4 degrees C and 60 degrees C. This is the danger zone where things that can give you food poisoning can multiply.   

No, you do not need to set up an account to place an order, you can check out as a guest. 

If you wish to create an account to make future ordering quick and easy you can do so anytime by registering HERE or sign up for one while you’re placing an order online. 

It’s easy and conveniently allows you to store your contact information and delivery addresses. 
You can register HERE or sign up for one while you’re placing an order online.

To log in to your account on your mobile device:

- sign in to mitchellssoupco.com. 

- click on the 3 bars on the top left of your screen. 

- then click on the word 'Account' at the top of the menu bar. 

- enter your email and password to access your account. 

Credit card information is not stored in your account and will need to be re-entered  each time an order is placed. 

We have also added a number of additional payment options so if you prefer a quicker option we recommend setting up Shop Pay, Apple Pay or Google Pay which will allow for a speedier checkout. 

See FAQ on “How do I set up Shop Pay, Apple Pay or Google Pay?”

Simply add as many items as you wish to your shopping cart while browsing our market. 

Once you want to proceed with the order - do so by going to the cart and clicking "checkout". 

Follow the instructions by providing us with delivery information and select payment method - we will ship your package within 2 business days.

Click on 'Account' as if to login, then click on 'Forgot Your Password?'. Enter your email address and an email will be sent to you allowing you to reset your password. 

If additional assistance is needed please contact Customer Service. Contact information HERE. 

Yes, you can login in to your account and choose to ‘Edit’ or ‘Delete’ the following information: 

• Name
  
• Company
  
• Address/s
  
• Phone Number
  

If you wish to make a change to your email address please contact Customer Service HERE to assist with this change. 

Please contact Customer Service if you would like to make a change to the email address attached to your account. Get in touch HERE. 

Once your order has been placed you will need to contact Customer Service to assist you with any changes you’d like to make. 

Please note if your package has already shipped we will be unable to make any changes at that point. 

For additional assistance please contact Customer Service HERE. 

When you placed your order you would have been given the option to receive email and/or text messages to update you on the status of your order. These messages will also contain your shipping tracking number. 

If you have checked the status of your order and still have concerns or questions please contact Customer Service HERE. 

If you find that an item is missing from your order please contact Customer Service within 72 hours of receiving the shipment.  Get in touch HERE. 

If you have received the wrong product  please contact Customer Service within 72 hours of receiving the product.  Please get in touch HERE. 

If your product arrives damaged please contact Customer Service within 72 hours of receiving the product. Please get in touch HERE. 

Yes, you can write a personal message. You can do so by clicking on the CART icon, then enter your message in the ORDER NOTES.

We currently ship to all provinces in Canada as well as the Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. 

Shipping on orders $60 or over is FREE (after discounts or promos are applied) otherwise a flat rate fee of $15 will be charged. Expedited shipping options are also available upon checkout. 

When you place your order you will be given the option to receive email and/or text messages to update you on the status of your order. These messages will also contain your shipping tracking number. 

Alternatively, if you created a mitchellssoupco.com account you can login and select ‘Order History’ to view the ‘Fulfillment Status’. 

Should you wish to see your shipping tracking number you can view that here by clicking on your ‘Order Number’ which will allow you to view all order details including your tracking number. 

We endeavour to ship all orders within 2 business days. 

Shipping times vary across the country between 1-7 business days. 

Please note that shipments may be delayed due to inclement weather, during high volume shipping times or due to measures put in place by Canada Post with regards to Covid 19.

When you place your order you will be given the option to receive email and/or text messages to update you on the status of your order. These messages will also contain your shipping tracking number. 

If you have created an account you can also find this information by logging into your account, clicking on ‘Order History’, then clicking on your ‘Order Number’ which will allow you to view all order details including your tracking number. 

When you place an order you will be given the option to sign up for the Shop App. It is a shopping assistant with a few helpful tools: 

• Quick pay option for a faster checkout + carbon offset on shipping. 
  
• One spot to keep track of shipping on all of your packages from multiple vendors. 
  
• Upgrade to get personal recommendations from your fave vendors.  
  

Find out more information about the Shop App HERE. 

Mitchell’s Market Online Purchases: 

Due to the high cost of shipping, product returns are not offered for online purchases. In the case of defective (not damaged) product, a credit or refund can be offered.

Please contact us for further assistance by email to customerservice@mitchellssoupco.com. 

You can select your preferred payment method at checkout.

We accept the following forms of payment through our Online Market: 

• Visa 
• Mastercard
• Interac
• Shop Pay
• Apple Pay
• Google Pay
• PayPal

Shop Pay 

Shop Pay helps you check out faster when you’re shopping in participating stores by automatically filling in your saved payment and shipping information when you enter your email address at checkout.

For more information about setting up Shop Pay visit: https://shop.app/help/shop-pay. 

Apple Pay

Apple Pay offers an accelerated checkout process. When you pay for your order using Apple Pay, you don't need to manually enter your credit card information or shipping address. You tap the Apple Pay button and then scan your fingerprint, and Apple Pay provides that information to the payment provider.

For more information about setting up Apple Pay visit: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204506 .

Google Pay

Google Pay lets you pay easily and securely using an accelerated checkout process. When you pay for your order by using Google Pay, you don't need to manually enter their credit card information or shipping address. The customer taps the Google Pay button and Google Pay provides that information to the payment provider. 

For more information about setting up Google Pay visit: https://pay.google.com/intl/en_ca/about/learn/ 

Once you have selected ‘Checkout’ you can then choose PayPal as your payment option. After clicking ‘Complete Order’ you will then be redirected to PayPal to complete your purchase. 

At that time you will be given the option to enter your personal PayPal login information or to login with a one-time code. 

For more information about PayPal visit their Help Centre HERE. 

You can purchase Mitchell's products from right here on our website through our Online Market. Shipping is free on orders over $60 otherwise shipping is a flat fee of $15 . Find our market HERE. 

Our products are also sold at many shops across Canada. You can use our Store Locator to find a shop near you! Find our Store Locator HERE. 

Please note that our Production Kitchen in Aylmer, Ontario is not a storefront, it is only where we make and warehouse our products. Please use the Store Locator to find local shops that sell our mixes. 

Please visit our Wholesale page where you will find an application to fill out along with additional information about Wholesale Terms. A member of our team will be in touch shortly to discuss wholesale pricing and answer any questions you may have. 

Find our Wholesale page HERE. 

Thank you very much for your interest in our products! 

Customer service can be reached by email, phone and via our online contact form which you can find HERE . 

Our Customer Service Desk is open Monday- Friday (please note some exceptions apply during regional and nationwide holidays). 

Vous pouvez trouver des recettes pour cuisinière et Instant Pot ici :

bit.ly/RecettesdeMitchellenfrançais

Keywords: français , French

Bulk/Corporate Pricing

If you are interested in placing a large order and would like to inquire about bulk pricing (and you are not a retailer) learn more HERE. 

Fundraising With Mitchell's

If you are interested in finding out more about fundraising opportunities you can learn more HERE. 

Wholesale for Retailers

If you are a retailer and are interested in carrying our products please fill out our Wholesale Form HERE or contact us via email at sales@mitchellssoupco.com .

Once you have added all items to your cart, proceed to ‘Checkout’.  You will have the opportunity to add your payment information, review your order and enter your promo/discount code into the ‘Discount Code’ box. Hit ‘Apply’ and the discount will be applied to your order. Then finish making your order payment. 

Important notes: 

For FREE SHIPPING your cart total must be over $60 after the discount/promo code has been applied. 

Please note that you cannot use more than one promo/discount code in the same order, this includes Bundles as they are a discounted item. 

Should you require assistance please contact Customer Service HERE. 

We don't sell gift cards at this time but it is something we are looking into offering in the future. Check back for updates! 

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