What is the "cream" of "cream of chicken" soup?

Question

Why doesn't it just say "chicken" What's the difference?

Answer 1

the cream is cream. it makes the soup thinker but also a good taste. you can look up recipes and it will tell you everything that is in the soups.

Answer 2

Because it has dairy products added to make it creamy.

Answer 3

The cream is cream

Answer 4

Because its made with Milk and cream, as opposed to chicken Broth which is water.

Answer 5

Because they add cream to it.

Answer 6

Because the Cream of Chicken has acutal "Cream" in it.  Like a milk product or dairy product.  You know, cream.

Answer 7

because it has milk or cream in it instead of vegetable stock, or just water.

Answer 8

they add cream in the soup to make it thicker i think I'm not sure lol its a guess  

Answer 9

Cream Duh

Answer 10

One word.

Yuck.