Does Cream of Mushroom Soup Have Dairy? (Answered)

When you see the word “cream” in the name of a food or beverage, it is a good sign that it contains dairy. We say this because cream is a dairy product made from milk.

However, there are exceptions. For example, store-bought cream soda has the word “cream” in its name but it commonly doesn’t actually have cream/dairy.

This article discusses whether cream of mushroom soup typically contains dairy or if it is like cream soda where the only dairy is in its name. Let’s get into what you need to know about dairy in store-bought and homemade cream of mushroom soups!

Store-Bought Cream of Mushroom Soup & Dairy

Store-bought cream of mushroom soup commonly contains dairy. Of the 14 store-bought cream of mushroom soups listed below, all of them contain at least one type of dairy. Cream, whey, and butter are the dairy products that are often in this soup.

Cream of Mushroom
Soup
Dairy Ingredients (Yes or No)?Ingredients
Campbell’s CondensedYesWater, Mushrooms, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, And/Or Soybean), Modified Cornstarch, Wheat Flour, Salt, Cream, Whey, Soy Protein Concentrate, Monosodium Glutamate, Yeast Extract, Dried Garlic, Natural Flavoring.
Progresso Creamy Mushroom CondensedYesWater, Portabella Mushrooms, Soybean Oil, Modified Food Starch. Contains Less Than 2% of: Cream, Mushroom Extract, Salt, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sugar, Butter, Sodium Phosphate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Onion Powder, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder, Tomato Extract, Spice
Pacific Foods CondensedYesWater, Mushrooms*, Cream*, Cornstarch*, Rice Flour*, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder*, Onion Powder*. *Organic.
Healthy Valley OrganicYesFiltered Water, Organic Portobello Mushrooms, Organic Rice Flour, Organic Nonfat Dry Milk, Organic Mushroom Concentrate {Organic Mushrooms, Organic Soy Sauce {Organic Soybeans, Organic Maltodextrin}, Organic Mushroom Powder, Organic Canola Oil, Organic Molasses, Yeast Extract, Organic Potato Flour, Organic Butter Concentrate {Organic Cream, Salt, Enzymes}, Organic Flavor}, Organic Acacia Gum, Organic Cream, Organic Rice Starch, Natural Flavors, Salt, Organic Onion Powder, Organic Spices
Amy’s Organic Semi-CondensedYesFiltered Water, Organic Mushrooms, Organic Onions, Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour, Organic High Oleic Safflower And/or Sunflower Oil, Organic Leeks, Organic Butter (Organic Cream, Salt), Organic Cream, Organic Spices, Sea Salt, Organic Garlic, Organic Black Pepper.
Hill Country Fare 98% Fat-Free CondensedYesWater, Mushrooms, Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Soybean Oil, Salt, Cream, Soy Protein Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Lactic Acid.
Trader Joe’s Cream of Portabella CondensedYesWater, Portabella Mushrooms, Mushroom Base (Mushrooms, Unsalted Butter [milk], Cornstarch, Natural Flavor, Mushroom Powder [Mushroom Powder, Maltodextrin], Citric Acid (Acidulant)), Potato Starch, Dry Cream, Whole Wheat Flour, Sea Salt.
365 By Whole Foods CondensedYesWater, Organic Mushrooms, Organic Cream (Milk), Organic Cornstarch, Organic Brown Rice Flour, Contains Less Than 2% of: Sea Salt, Organic Garlic Powder, Organic Onion Powder.
Simple Truth Organic CondensedYesWater, Organic Mushrooms, Organic Soybean Oil, Organic Corn Starch, Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Cream, Organic Natural Flavor, Contains Less Than 2% of: Organic Yeast Extract, Sea Salt, Organic Soy Protein Concentrate, Organic Whey.
Kroger CondensedYesWater, Mushrooms, Soybean Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Wheat Flour, Contains Less than 2% of: Salt, Cream, Whey, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Soy Protein Concentrate, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Garlic Powder, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Lactic Acid.
Great Value CondensedYesWater, White Mushrooms, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Canola Oil, Light Cream (Milk, Cream), Corn Starch, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Food Starch-modified, Whey Powder, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Yeast Extract, Titanium Dioxide As Color, Natural Mushroom Flavor, Garlic Powder, Caramel Color.
H-E-B CondensedYesWater, Mushrooms, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Cream, Mushroom Juice Concentrate, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Whey Protein Concentrate, Soybean Oil, Soy Protein Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract, Lactic Acid, Garlic Powder.
Signature Select CondensedYesWater, Mushrooms, Wheat Flour, Soybean Oil, Contains Less than 2% of: Corn Starch, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Cream, Whey, Soy Protein Concentrate, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Garlic, Lactic Acid.
Publix CondensedYes
Water, Mushroom, Wheat Flour, Soybean Oil, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Cornstarch, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Cream, Whey, Soy Protein Concentrate, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Dehydrated Garlic, Lactic Acid.
*Reference the product packaging/label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen, and nutrition facts.*

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup & Dairy

We reviewed the ingredients of a sampling of 20 cream of mushroom soup recipes found online by searching for “cream of mushroom soup recipes”. All but one had at least one dairy product in it. The common dairy products found in the soups with dairy were butter, heavy cream, and half & half. However, a Google search specifically for “dairy-free cream of mushroom soup recipes” will reveal plenty of options for people wishing to avoid dairy.

Final Thoughts

In summary, cream of mushroom soup commonly has dairy whether it be store-bought or homemade. The benefit of making homemade cream of mushroom soup is that you control what is in it. This may mean no dairy, some, or lots of it depending on your preference.

Keep in mind that there are dairy-free store-bought cream of mushroom soups out there such as Mom’s Place but they aren’t abundantly available at stores like the soups with dairy. However, is it really cream of mushroom soup when it doesn’t actually have cream? We guess that’s another topic for a later time!