Cream of Mushroom Soup (2024)

FAQs

What is cream of mushroom soup made of? ›

As a grown-up I still love mushroom soup, and happily make it from scratch using lots of fresh mushrooms, shallots, garlic, chicken stock and cream. Many people add a dash of sherry or nutmeg to mushroom soup.

She tells us that "Sky-high sodium content is the primary nutrient of concern in any canned soup," and says that Campbell's Cream of Mushroom has 870 mg of sodium per half-cup serving, which is over 1/3 of the American Heart Association's recommended maximum of 2,300 mg per day.

Mushroom Bisque is a stepped up version of cream of mushroom soup. It is smooth and rich with an earthy flavor. There is a small amount of cream but not enough to obscure the flavor of the mushrooms. Instead of using thickeners like corn starch or all purpose flour, the soup is pureed so it is thick without them.

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

Support a healthy immune system. Mushrooms contain macronutrients that support a healthy immune system. According to the Mushroom Council, your immune system will benefit from mushrooms whose nutrients include: Selenium, which helps your body make antioxidant enzymes to prevent cell damage.

A bowl of our Cream of Mushroom Soup served with fresh baked bread is hearty enough to serve on its own, or you can beef it up with whatever's fresh in your kitchen. Condensed soups are also the perfect base for casseroles and starters for sauces, so your imagination is the limit.

Watery cream soups can come from a couple of different reasons. One of them is that the thickener that was utilized (be it a fat and flour roux or a liquid and flour or corn starch slurry) was inadequate. By inadequate I mean that there was not enough starch to hold the liquids in the desired thickened suspension.

Sodium in canned soup

Sodium overload may make you feel bloated because your body retains excess fluid. That's uncomfortable, but there may also be more serious consequences: your kidneys may retain water, which can result in increased blood pressure, a greater likelihood of strokes, and a higher risk of heart disease.

From the Package

WATER, MUSHROOMS, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SOYBEAN), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, CREAM, WHEY, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YEAST EXTRACT, DRIED GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORING.

Chicken noodle may be the go-to soup when you're feeling under the weather, but there's another surprising remedy — this scrumptious cream of mushroom soup. It's both thick and comforting, and it features a bold umami flavor that may help soothe a frustrating cough and never-ending sniffles.

Why is mushroom soup so good? ›

Antioxidants can help protect the body from damaging free radicals that can contribute to conditions like heart disease and cancer. They also protect against damage from aging and help boost your immune system.

Cream of mushroom soup has less sodium content than cream of chicken. So if you are needing a healthier substitute when it comes to sodium, check out cream of mushroom soup rather than cream of chicken.

Cream of Celery Soup

Cream of celery soup is another excellent substitute for cream of mushroom soup in terms of consistency. It also has the same creaminess you want in a creamy mushroom soup. However, celery has a very distinct flavor. It doesn't have the same umami flavor as mushrooms.

Ingredients. Water, Mushrooms (10%), Rapeseed Oil, Modified Maize Starch, Wheat Flour (contains Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Thiamin, Niacin), Milk Proteins, Salt, Double Cream (Milk), Yeast, Mushroom Powder, Sugar, White Pepper, Flavouring.

The main difference is that cream of chicken is made of chicken stock, cream, and chicken meat, and cream of mushroom is a mix of mushrooms, cream, and garlic. This seems like an obvious answer, but it is the truth. They have very similar ingredients, with different main ingredients.

It's made by simmering vegetables in a broth and removing it to leave a clear, but flavorful broth, before adding mushrooms and green onion. You may be familiar with soup after getting it from a restaurant, and it's so easy to make at home!

Almost all cream of mushroom soup contains real cream and/or some form of dairy ingredients and is not suggested for those needing lactose free ingredients for food allergies.