MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Progresso is expanding its line to include chili this fall. You can now have 'homemade' quality chili anytime you want with NEW Progresso™ Chili. Offering a unique twist on classic chili flavors, Progresso takes the time out of preparing homemade chili which can take hours. Ready in 5 1/2 minutes, this is a perfect weeknight meal the family will love.

"For those consumers that desire high quality ingredients in their chili, new Progresso Chili comes in two unique flavor variations -- Smokehouse Pork and Beef Chili with Beans and Southwest Style White Chicken Chili with Beans," said Jose Garcia-Herron, Progresso marketing manager. "The new pouch packaging and clear bottom format helps maintain the freshness and flavor and allows you to see the ingredients and quality for yourself."

A spin on a homemade classic, Smokehouse Pork and Beef Chili with Beans includes Andouille sausage, beef, and a secret blend of spices, all slow-cooked with tomatoes, onions, green sweet peppers and pinto and red kidney beans. The Southwest Style White Chicken Chili with Beans is a creamy blend of all-white meat chicken, white beans, green sweet peppers, tomatillos and onions.

Top It Off

Take your chili experience to a whole new level by adding your favorite toppings such as, bacon, corn chips or croutons, queso fresco, diced tomatoes, lime wedges, sour cream or guacamole, red or green onions and fresh jalapenos.

Progresso Chili is available nationally in the chili and soup aisle and has a suggested retail price of $4.49 per 20-ounce pouch (2 1/2 servings). For more information on the entire line of Progresso products, recipes and serving ideas go to www.progresso.com.

About General Mills
General Mills is one of the world's leading food companies, operating in more than 100 countries around the world. Its brands include Cheerios, Fiber One, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Yoplait, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki, and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., USA, General Mills had fiscal 2014 worldwide sales of US $17.9 billion. Visit www.generalmills.com.

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