Cream Of Mushroom Soup

DairySauceAllergen: DairyAllergen: GlutenNot vegetarianCreamySavoryUmamiMushroomSalty

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 90
Protein (g): 1.8
Fat (g): 6.2
Carbs (g): 7.2
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): 700

Values vary by brand and whether the soup is condensed or ready-to-serve; sodium levels are typically high. Check labels if consistency or salt matters for a recipe.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 3 days
Frozen: up to 90 days

Cream of mushroom soup is a thick, pale soup of mushrooms, dairy, and savory seasonings. It tastes creamy and deeply umami with tender mushroom bits, and its velvety texture makes it a reliable binder for casseroles, gravies, and skillet sauces. Sold condensed in cans or ready-to-serve, it melts smoothly into sauces and bakes without splitting. Many canned versions include chicken stock, though vegetarian varieties exist.

Cream-style mushroom soups trace to European cream soup techniques, but the canned version became widespread in North America with early 20th-century industrial canning. It is now a staple in American home cooking, especially in casseroles and pot pies.