The people have spoken. This is the UK’s favourite soup!
A survey by YouGov in 2011 revealed 37% of brits rated tomato soup as their favourite with men and women of all ages agreeing on this. Potato and leek came in second place with 17% and Chicken followed behind with 16%, but is tomato still the UK’s fave? It’s time to find out.
Campbell’s have three soup flavours in the UK to choose from… Cream of Mushroom, Cream of Chicken and Cream of Tomato. We constantly get great feedback on all of our soups, so we know how much you love them!
But we really wanted to narrow down Campbell’s UK’s favourite soup; So, we took to our social media channels to find out your favourite Campbell’s Soup flavour. We did a series of polls to begin with and hundreds of you came out to vote!
When the results came in, Cream Of Mushroom and Cream of Celery were knocked out straight away. It was quite a clear win between Celery & Tomato with a 30% difference, but Cream Of Mushroom vs Cream of Chicken was a very close one!
The Final Vote
After receiving the votes on our two original polls we took the two winners into the final.
The people have spoken. It’s official, Cream Of Chicken is the UK’s favourite Campbell’s soup flavour, But it was a close-run thing. We were only 41 votes away from hearing Cream Of Tomato win again.
The Winner – What is it about Cream of Chicken?
We received a lot of feedback from our foodie fans telling us why they voted Cream of Chicken; Here’s what you had to say:
“Very difficult to decide between Chicken or Mushroom. CHICKEN won simply because I could add more ingredients to that variety than I could mushroom.” Moira Doherty
“Cream of Chicken is delicious with pasta, or crusty bread & lurpak making me feel hungry now!!!” Sally Knight
“Cream of Chicken. I use it in so many recipes” Betty Mcclean
“I’ve gone for chicken as I find it more versatile. I use it when cooking pork chops and use it in chicken and leek pies amongst other things” Jane Beauchamp
“The chicken tastes delicious, and can be used in so many different recipes” Sharon Kerr
“I use the chicken one to make my sauce for chicken pie, couldn’t be without it” Jules Walker
“I use cream of chicken as a base for a low-fat chicken curry❤️” Karen Dunn
And there we have it, the official UK favourite… Cream Of Chicken. There are so many advantages of Cream Of Chicken, it’s wholesome, a great comfort food, very nutritious (it even has been proven chicken soup can relieve cold and flu symptoms) and an extremely versatile recipe ingredient. A well-deserved winner.
Didn’t have a chance to get your say? Make sure you let us know your thoughts on our social media channels, just in case we need to do a revote!
FAQs
It's official, Cream Of Chicken is the UK's favourite Campbell's soup flavour, But it was a close-run thing. We were only 41 votes away from hearing Cream Of Tomato win again.
What is the most popular soup in the UK? ›
Our ten best soup ideas
- Leek & potato soup. Leek and potato soup is a classic winter soup that's comforting and familiar. ...
- Butternut squash soup with chilli & crème fraîche. ...
- Spiced carrot & lentil soup. ...
- Tomato soup. ...
- Pumpkin soup. ...
- Lentil soup. ...
- French onion soup. ...
- Broccoli & stilton soup.
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Is Campbell's soup British? ›
The Campbell Soup Company began in 1869 in Camden, New Jersey, USA. The company was originally called the Joseph A Campbell Preserve Company and made canned tomatoes and vegetables, jellies, soups, condiments and minced meats.
Can you get condensed soup in the UK? ›
Campbell's Cream Of Chicken Condensed Soup 295G - Tesco Groceries.
What is Queen Elizabeth's favorite soup? ›
Queen Elizabeth also had a favorite soup… Callaloo…a Carribean soup with callaloo leaves.
What is the national soup of the UK? ›
Windsor soup or Brown Windsor soup is a British soup. While commonly associated with the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the practice of calling it 'Brown Windsor' did not emerge until at least the 1920s, and the name was usually associated with low-quality brown soup of uncertain ingredients.
What is the Campbell soup company scandal? ›
The lawsuit against Campbell's is for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants into Maumee River from its facility, which sits about 43 miles upstream of Lake Erie. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) also filed a lawsuit, on behalf of U.S. EPA.
Why is Campbell's soup closing? ›
The aging facility and inefficient nature of the site's configuration can no longer support the increased consumer demand and continued growth of the business. Campbell will close the facility in phases and expects to cease operations by July 2026, with the first phase to impact 120 of its 330 employees in August 2024.
Why was Campbell's soup cans controversial? ›
The subject matter initially caused offense, in part for its affront to the technique and philosophy of the earlier art movement of abstract expressionism. Warhol's motives as an artist were questioned. Warhol's association with the subject led to his name becoming synonymous with the Campbell's Soup Can paintings.
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What did Campbell's used to be called? ›
We were founded by fruit merchant and namesake Joseph Campbell and commercial canner Abraham Anderson in 1869 as Anderson & Campbell. We claimed the name Campbell Soup Company during Dr. John T. Dorrance's tenure as president in honor of his groundbreaking invention—condensed soup.
What is the oldest Campbell soup? ›
1895. First jar of ready-to-eat soup, Beefsteak Tomato, is introduced. New Jersey Beefsteak tomatoes had been our signature product for over 25 years, featured prominently on our labels and first trademark.
What soups are popular in the UK? ›
A survey by YouGov in 2011 revealed 37% of brits rated tomato soup as their favourite with men and women of all ages agreeing on this. Potato and leek came in second place with 17% and Chicken followed behind with 16%, but is tomato still the UK's fave?
What Campbell's soup is no longer made? ›
Campbell's Chunky Philly-Style Cheesesteak soup
Campbell's officially discontinued its Philly-style cheesecake soup in 2021 to very little pushback. Reviews of the canned soup were mixed at best, with plenty of folks pointing out that it tasted nothing like an authentic Philly cheesesteak.
Is Heinz tomato soup British? ›
Original Heinz Classic Cream of Tomato Soup Imported From The UK England The Best Of British Tomato Soup Pack Of Four.
What kind of soup do British eat? ›
Cream of Watercress Soup
Cream of watercress is a traditional British soup made with a base of watercress, the most British of greens. Other ingredients include chicken stock, heavy cream, onions, butter, and salt.
How do the British eat soup? ›
Soup should be spooned away from you with the bowl tilted away and even if it's steaming hot, never embarrass yourself by blowing on it! Never mix, mash, scrape, or move food with your fingers – goodness grief! Please don't chew or talk with an open mouth or lick your knife, it's just tacky.
What is the number one soup in the world? ›
According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.
What is the national soup of the USA? ›
In the U.S., gumbo is the top national soup, a thick spicy soup from Louisiana. Clam chowder is another.
