Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, condensed
Whole food · Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
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This is a shelf-stable, concentrated paste of mushrooms, cream, and starches, meant to be diluted with water or milk. It offers a familiar, savory, umami-rich flavor with a smooth, velvety texture once prepared. Nutritionally, it provides a moderate calorie source with a notable fat content relative to its protein and carbohydrates.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its deep, comforting umami flavor and the nostalgic, creamy texture it brings to classic dishes. Its versatility as a quick soup base or a secret ingredient in gravies and hotdish makes it a beloved convenience food.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
It is often high in sodium, which can contribute to water retention, and its condensed, starchy base can cause blood sugar spikes. To counteract this, dilute it with unsalted broth or water, pair it with a lean protein like chicken or beans, and add fresh vegetables to increase fiber and volume.
Key benefits
- Convenient shelf-stable pantry staple
- Quick base for sauces and casseroles
- Provides some dietary fiber from mushrooms
- Source of B vitamins from mushrooms
- Low in sugar per serving
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The iconic Green Bean Casserole, a Thanksgiving staple, was invented in 1955 by a home economist at the Campbell Soup Company specifically to promote the sale of cream of mushroom soup.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 84.7 g |
| Energy | 79.0 kcal |
| Energy | 331 kj |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.3 g |
| Ash | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.70 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.40 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.40 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 4.6 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.18 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 24.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 64.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 691 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.11 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.04 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.9 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 0.34 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.01 mg |
| Folate, total | 2.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 2.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 2.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 9.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.0 ug |
| Retinol | 2.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 8.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.50 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.09 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 4.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 1.2 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 9.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.20 ug |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) | 0.20 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 19.6 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.96 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.61 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.24 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.01 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.01 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.01 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.01 g |
| Threonine | 0.03 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.02 g |
| Leucine | 0.06 g |
| Lysine | 0.03 g |
| Methionine | 0.02 g |
| Cystine | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.04 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.03 g |
| Valine | 0.03 g |
| Arginine | 0.05 g |
| Histidine | 0.02 g |
| Alanine | 0.04 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.08 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.52 g |
| Glycine | 0.03 g |
| Proline | 0.06 g |
| Serine | 0.05 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
FAQ
What's the difference between condensed and ready-to-serve?
Condensed soup is a thick concentrate that requires the addition of an equal volume of liquid (water, milk, or broth) before eating. Ready-to-serve soup is pre-diluted and can be heated and eaten directly.
Can I use it as a substitute for fresh mushrooms in recipes?
It can substitute for the flavor and creaminess of mushrooms in sauces, gravies, and casseroles, but it cannot replicate the texture of sliced or whole fresh mushrooms in a dish.
Is it gluten-free?
Not typically. Most brands contain wheat flour as a thickener. Always check the specific product label for a gluten-free certification if you have celiac disease or sensitivity.