Variety aside, a condensed soup requires a liquid — water, broth, milk — to reconstitute, that is, thin out. Any soup sold as “cream of” is ready, out of the container, to eat (heated, if you like) or use in a recipe. Why are so many canned soups sold as condensed soups?
The History of Condensed Soup
Condensed soup was created by Dr John T. Dorrance, who was our CEO at the time. Arthur Dorrance, nephew of Dr Dorrance, had trained at the University of Gottingen in Germany and returned to America to work with his uncle.
Arthur persuaded John to let him work at Campbell’s, even buying his own laboratory gear and working for the small sum of $7.50 a week! After a year of trying, condensed soup was made, and the soup industry was changed forever. It was hugely popular and has been ever since.
And, in 1990, our 20 billionth can of Campbell’s Cream of Tomato Condensed Soup was made.
You can read more about our history here.
What’s the Difference Between Condensed Soup and Regular Soup?
Condensed soup is essentially soup boiled down to a thick stock, with most of the volume of water removed. If you took a can of regular soup and boiled it down to half the volume, you’d get the same thickness as condensed soup.
1 can of condensed soup prepared = 2 cans of regular soup
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FAQ
Is there a difference between cream of chicken soup and cream of chicken condensed soup?
What is a substitute for cream of chicken soup?
Can you eat cream of chicken condensed soup?
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How do you make Condensed Cream of chicken soup?
This creamy and flavorful condensed cream of chicken soup is made without the extra sodium and preservatives! Combine all ingredients except butter and chicken in a cold saucepan and whisk well. Place over medium heat and continue whisking until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
What is condensed chicken soup?
Condensed chicken soup is an easy homemade recipe, ready in 20 mins! Made with pantry staples it is perfect to replace the canned version in any recipe.
How to make homemade cream of chicken soup?
Let me show you. As I imagined, all that you really need to make condensed homemade cream of chicken soup are four main ingredients: chicken stock, milk (you can use any kind), thickener (flour), and a few seasonings. Oh, and if you want to be like the original, you can also add in some diced cooked chicken.
What is cream of chicken soup?
Cream of chicken soup is fantastic to enjoy on its own. The richness, creaminess, meaty chicken, and intense savory flavor make this a super satisfying soup! Use the condensed version of this homemade soup as a robust chicken gravy or sauce for any sort of chicken dish, or mix it into casseroles as well.