Commercial instant soups are manufactured in several types.
Some consist of a packet of dry soup stock.
These do not contain water, and are prepared by adding water and then heating the product for a short time, or by adding hot water directly to the dry soup mix.
Instant soup can also be produced in a dry powder form, such as Unilever's Cup-a-Soup
Canned (tinned) instant soups contain liquid soup that is prepared by heating their contents.
Some canned soups are condensed, and require additional water to bring them to their intended strength, while others are canned in a ready-to-eat, single-strength form.
Dr. John T. Dorrance, an employee with the Campbell Soup Company, invented condensed soup in 1897.
Consumers sometimes use condensed soups (without diluting them), as a sauce base.
Some instant liquid soups are manufactured in microwaveable containers.
Additionally, some instant soups, such as Knorr's Erbswurst, are prepared in a concentrated paste form.
Knorr ceased production of Erbswurst on December 31, 2018.

Instant noodle soups such as Cup Noodles contain dried instant ramen noodles, dehydrated vegetable and meat products, and seasonings, and are prepared by adding hot water.
Packaged instant ramen noodle soup is typically formed as a cake, and often includes a seasoning packet that is added to the noodles and water during preparation.
Some also include separate packets of oil and garnishes used to season the product.
Momofuku Ando, the founder of Nissin Foods, developed packaged ramen noodle soup in 1958.
Commercial instant soups are manufactured in several types. Some consist of a packet of dry soup stock. These do not contain water, and are prepared by adding water and then heating the product for a short time, or by adding hot water directly to the dry soup mix. Instant soup can also be produced in a dry powder form, such as Unilever's Cup-a-Soup
Canned (tinned) instant soups contain liquid soup that is prepared by heating their contents. Some canned soups are condensed, and require additional water to bring them to their intended strength, while others are canned in a ready-to-eat, single-strength form. Dr. John T. Dorrance, an employee with the Campbell Soup Company, invented condensed soup in 1897. Consumers sometimes use condensed soups (without diluting them), as a sauce base. Some instant liquid soups are manufactured in microwaveable containers. Additionally, some instant soups, such as Knorr's Erbswurst, are prepared in a concentrated paste form. Knorr ceased production of Erbswurst on December 31, 2018.
Instant noodle soups such as Cup Noodles contain dried instant ramen noodles, dehydrated vegetable and meat products, and seasonings, and are prepared by adding hot water. Packaged instant ramen noodle soup is typically formed as a cake, and often includes a seasoning packet that is added to the noodles and water during preparation. Some also include separate packets of oil and garnishes used to season the product. Momofuku Ando, the founder of Nissin Foods, developed packaged ramen noodle soup in 1958.
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