Cream of mushroom soup facts for kids
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| Type | Soup |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Midwestern United States |
| Main ingredients | Roux, cream or milk, mushrooms or mushroom broth |
Cream of mushroom soup is a creamy and tasty kind of soup. It's made by mixing a thick base called a roux with cream or milk. Then, yummy mushrooms or mushroom broth are added. In North America, many people know it as a popular canned soup. This soup is often used to make other dishes like casseroles and warm, comforting meals. It works a lot like a mushroom-flavored gravy.
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History of Creamy Mushroom Soup
Soups made with cream and mushrooms have been around for a very long time. Long before canned soup, people in places like Italy and France made creamy sauces and soups. These recipes are hundreds of years old!
In America, a famous company called Campbell Soup Company started making its well-known "Cream of Mushroom Soup" in 1934. That same year, they also introduced their "Chicken with Noodles" soup.
Where Cream of Mushroom Soup is Popular
Canned cream of mushroom soup is very popular in the United States. Some people even call it "America's béchamel". A béchamel is a classic French white sauce.
In Minnesota, a state in the Midwest, this soup is sometimes called "Lutheran binder." This is because it's great for thickening dishes. It's used a lot in local recipes, especially in hotdishes found in church cookbooks.
Images for kids
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Can of Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
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Fresh corn with Campbell's condensed cream of mushroom soup
See also
In Spanish: Crema de champiñones para niños
