One of my favourite soups is Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup… yes, the canned soup. But recently, I discovered that they came out with a version that doesn’t require adding water — the ready-to-serve version.
When I first saw it, my immediate reaction was: “Why is the ready-to-serve version three times the price of the condensed (add-water) version?” Naturally, my analytical brain was curious and itching to find out.
Price comparison:
Ready-to-Serve: $3.38 (≈ 66¢ per 100 ml)Condensed: $1.47 (≈ 52¢ per 100 ml)
So, I bought both. And I discovered (spoiler alert): the larger, don’t-add-water version is so much better.
Just when I thought Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup couldn’t get any better… it can.
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| huge slices of mushrooms instead of the usual small chunks |
The ready-to-serve version is creamier, contains larger slices of mushrooms, and tastes much richer overall. I didn’t think I’d find something that could top the condensed version (which is great in its own way), but it exists — and I’m genuinely glad I tried it.
Why the ready-to-serve version is better:
- Tastes richer
- Creamier texture
- No need to add water
- Bigger slices of mushroom
The only downside is that it’s slightly more expensive than the condensed version.
Conclusion:
If you’re someone who loves Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup and doesn’t mind paying a little extra for convenience and upgraded texture, the ready-to-serve version is absolutely worth it. It feels more indulgent, more satisfying, and closer to something you’d get freshly made rather than from a can. I’ll still keep the condensed version around, but when I want something comforting and effortless, the ready-to-serve has officially won me over.
