Black pepper Quote by Joanne Fluke
““Cream of Cheat Mushroom Soup (This is one of Edna Ferguson’s recipes and she named it herself.) 2 cups chicken broth 8-ounce package sliced mushrooms (fresh, from the grocery store) with 12 perfect slices reserved for garnish 1 can (10 ¾ ounces) condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (undiluted) 2 cans (10 ¾ ounces each) condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted) 1 cup heavy cream 8 oz. shredded Gruyere (or any good Swiss cheese, or even Monterey Jack) ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Combine the chicken broth and the package of mushrooms (remember to reserve those 12 perfect slices for the garnish) in a blender. Zoop them up. Add the can of Cream of Chicken soup to the blender. Zoop it all up. Spray the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker with Pam. Add the contents of the blender to the crock-pot. Add the cans of Cream of Mushroom soup to the crock-pot. Stir. Add the heavy cream, shredded cheese, and ground black pepper. Stir again. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and float””
About This Quote
Source Cookbook: Edna Ferguson’s Recipes, unknown date
A detailed method for preparing a creamy mushroom soup using a slow cooker, emphasizing layering flavors and textures.
In simple terms: Step‑by‑step soup recipe.
Key Takeaway
Follow the steps for a rich, comforting soup.
Themes
cooking
comfort food
slow cooking
flavor layering
Mood
cozy
homey
satisfying
Type
instructional
culinary
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- holiday gatherings
- cold weather meals
- vegetarian adaptation
Key Concepts
soup preparation
ingredient integration
temperature control
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you have the right equipment?
- How can you adjust the richness?
A Different Perspective
Requires a slow cooker and careful timing; may be too rich for some diets.
