Cup-a-Soup facts for kids
Cup-a-Soup is a super quick and easy way to make a warm, tasty soup! It comes as a powder in a small packet. You just pour the powder into a mug, add hot water, stir it up, and in moments, you have a delicious drinkable soup. It's perfect for a quick snack or a light meal.
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Where is Cup-a-Soup Sold?
This popular instant soup is sold all over the world, but it has different names depending on where you are.
- In the United Kingdom, it's known as Batchelors Cup-a-Soup. This brand is now owned by a company called Premier Foods.
- If you're in the Netherlands, you'll find it under the Unox brand.
- In many other countries like South Africa, Sweden, Germany, and Poland, it's sold as Knorr Cup-a-Soup.
- In Japan, Ajinomoto distributes the Knorr brand.
- In the United States and Canada, it's made and sold by the Lipton brand.
- And in Australia, it's called Continental Cup-a-Soup.
What Flavors Can You Find?
Cup-a-Soup comes in many yummy flavors! Some popular ones include:
- Minestrone (a vegetable and pasta soup)
- Chicken noodle
- Tomato soup
- Chicken and vegetable
In the UK, there are also "Slim-a-Soup" versions. These are lower in calories and come in different flavors, like Mediterranean tomato. Around 2007, a new type called "Cup-a-Soup Extra" was introduced. These packets included soup powder and small pieces of pasta. Flavors for these included cheese and broccoli, chicken and mushroom, and minestrone.
Brands That Make Instant Soup
Many companies make instant soup products similar to Cup-a-Soup. Here are some of the well-known brands:
- Batchelors: This company first introduced Cup-a-Soup products in 1972.
- Continental (brand)
- McCormick & Company
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