Camden Steamer

Camden Steamer
A Camden Steamer is a soup made by mixing cream cheese and tomato soup. The Camden Steamer is first mentioned in 1995, when Philadelphia chef Shawn Byrne began offering the soup in the Lawndale section of Northeast Philadelphia. The name is a reference to the recipe, which calls for Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Campbell's tomato soup. is headquartered in , a city situated across the from .
The soup quickly became a popular dish in the Philadelphia area, particularly at events that offered a . The Camden Steamer was easy to make and serve to large groups of party-goers, who enjoyed the warmth provided by a hot soup in cold weather. The Camden Steamer was frequently served at classy events, such as games, ECW WWE Wrestling events, Monster-Truck shows, and baptisms.
 
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