CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP AND CHICKEN SALAD

      OK, I admit that I am way behind. My Gators took on Vandy, then were off last Saturday. I took advantage of some time to get some things done around the house.

     So, it's 'catch up' time.

     For the Vanderbilt game, we did some soup and a salad.

      I do like soup and a salad always goes well with any kind of soup.

      Today we are modifying our 'Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup' and making the real thing.

      Then as it simmers, we are putting together some nice Chicken Salad to go with the soup.

Let's grab a beer and get to work.

Ingredients for Cream of Mushroom Soup

• 1/2 cup Salted Butter (ONE STICK)
• 24 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Finely Chopped
• 1/2 cup Finely Diced Onion
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  
• 1/3 CUP MARSALA WINE
  
• 1 TSP Taragon
  
• 1 Cup Celery
  

Preparation

      Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions & celery. Sauté until tender. 

     Add Mushrooms, Wine & Tarragon

     Season to taste with salt and pepper.

     Cook for 2 minutes. Add flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

     Quickly whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Add the cream. 

     Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute.

     Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

     Are you serious?? That's it ?? And you keep buying that crap in a can? What is wrong with you?

     That was so easy, we have time for a cute doggie picture.

 My name is Magoo. And this is my spot when I come to visit.

      
     OK, let's move on. Time to make some salad. 

      To go with our Home Made Mushroom Soup, we are whipping up some simple Chicken Salad.

     I love chicken salad, as you can eat it on a bun or all by itself. Without the bun, it is a low carb feast.

Let's get started. 

       First you will need a Pre-Cooked chicken from your local store or deli.

      I know it's a shortcut, but what the hell? Sometimes it's nice to save some time. Gives me more time to watch football and drink a beer. Or two.

      Now, strip all the meat form the bones. (Don't forget to SAVE the bones so you can make broth later. Just chuck them in the freezer for now. 

      Chop up the meat and put it in a bowl.

 

 Did we talk about knife safety ????

      Chop some celery. (Amount to your liking) And add it to the chicken

      Now add ¼ tsp of Celery Salt and ¼ tsp Pepper

      Then add ½ Cup of MAYO and STIR 

      After the mixture is good and stirred, ADD 1 TBL of Relish then stir again.

 

      If you think it needs more MAYO, go ahead.

     That's all there is to it. Simple as can be. And all your friends buy that processed deli crap.

      Jeez, I hate lazy people.

      I served mine with some Egg and Tuna Salad. With the Mushroom soup, it was a real taste treat !!!!

      The Gators spotted Vandy a 21-3 lead, then came soaring back to win 37-27

      And Ball State edged Central Michigan 24-13.

      The Gators are off to prepare for the Georgia game. Gators are now rated # 9 while Georgia spots in at # 7. I am also off the cooking next week. Got a bunch of 'honey do's' to do.

      Live long and prosper.