Campbell's Condensed Soup, 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom

Campbell's® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom is a familiar canned staple you’ll find stacked in the supermarket’s canned soup aisle, alongside other condensed soups, broths and basic pantry cans — often near canned vegetables and quick-sauce starters. Packaged in a 10.5 oz recyclable metal can with Campbell’s iconic red-and-white label, the product leans on brand recognition and convenience. It is marketed toward busy households, home cooks looking for quick recipe shortcuts, and anyone wanting a simple base for casseroles, weeknight sauces, or a fast microwave soup. Label cues include a health-leaning claim (98% fat free), a vegetarian callout, and “no added sugar,” but there’s no organic certification; the retro, homestyle branding evokes nostalgia more than artisanal positioning. Sensory notes: when diluted with water or milk and heated, the condensed soup becomes a smooth, creamy sauce-like liquid speckled with tender mushroom pieces and a mild savory umami from yeast extract and natural flavorings; texture is silky rather than chunky. Rituals around use include stirring it into casseroles, thinning it to make a quick mushroom gravy, or microwaving a warmed bowl topped with herbs. Processing context: this is a shelf-stable, commercially formulated canned product that uses modified starches, protein concentrates and flavor extracts to achieve consistency and long shelf life. In American grocery culture it sits at the intersection of practical convenience and comfort-food tradition — an easy, trusted shortcut for retro recipes and everyday meals.