Is soft cheese the same as cream cheese?

No, soft cheese and cream cheese are not the same thing, although they are both soft cheeses.

Here's the breakdown:

* Soft cheese is a broad category of cheese with a soft texture, ranging from spreadable to slightly firm. This category includes many types, such as brie, camembert, chèvre (goat cheese), ricotta, and mascarpone.

* Cream cheese is a specific type of soft cheese made from cream and milk. It has a smooth, spreadable texture and a mild, slightly tangy flavor.

So, cream cheese is a type of soft cheese, but not all soft cheeses are cream cheese.