Chilled carton mushroom soup is a ready-to-heat blended soup typically made from mushrooms, onion, cream or creme fraiche, stock, and seasoning. It provides B vitamins and some potassium from the mushrooms, and is moderate in calories (~60–90 kcal/100g). Cream-based versions are higher in saturated fat. Sodium content can be significant depending on the stock used. It is a useful convenience food for a light meal.
Heat gently on the hob rather than microwaving for a more even temperature and better texture — stir continuously to prevent the cream-based soup catching on the base of the pan. Serve with a slice of wholegrain bread for added fibre and to make it a more complete meal.
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Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride | 444 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 131 mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 43.0 µg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 38.0 mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 24.0 mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 6.00 µg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 6.00 mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 5.00 µg | 3% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.30 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.380 mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.300 mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 0.230 mg | 2% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.100 mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.080 mg | 4% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.080 mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.070 mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.030 mg | 2% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.020 mg | 2% | |
| Iodine | 5.00 µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.930 g | — | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 0.200 g | — | |
| Trans fat | 0.150 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.300 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.200 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.100 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Beta-carotene | 17.0 µg | — | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 40.0 µg | 6% | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 µg | 2% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.140 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.050 g | — |
* % Daily Value based on EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). — indicates no EU NRV established.