MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Here's proof!

Yep, we aren't starving - yet.  I have come to the realization though, that the slow cooker is my friend.  Bosom buddy in fact. 

Jack is still ailing so the cooking, cleaning and char-lady detail is falling to me.  The latter two aren't so bad, but the cooking is not my favourite thing in the world.  However, I have to say that the 'More Taste of Home Slow Cooker Classics' cookbook is a lifesaver.  

This is what I made today...

SAUERKRAUT SAUSAGE SOUP

4 c. chicken broth
1 lb. smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2" slices
1 can (16 oz) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms (I put in more)
1 1/2 c. cubed peeled potatoes
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 1/4 c. chopped onions (I used frozen chopped onions)
2 large carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper 

Combine all ingredients in a 5 qt slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for
5-6 hours.

I have to say that this stuff was GOOD!!  I copped out when it came to chopping onions and did it the easy way.  The frozen ones we had also have red & green peppers in with them, so I suppose that could alter the flavour of the soup somewhat.  

Cookbook Specs:  'More Taste of Home Slow Cooker Classics', c 2010, published by Reader's Digest, ISBN (10): 0-89821-831-4.    There are over 400 recipes in the book and they all look really good - lots of colour pictures too!

4 comments:

  1. When you say celery ribs do you mean the outer stalks?
    Now I don't own a slow cooker so do I just cook it the same way as usual?

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  2. I make a sausage and cabbage soup that sounds a lot like yours, and with a few chili peppers added, warms up the old bod, and clears the nasal passages, too.
    I'd rather cook than do the cleaning chores........wanna trade?

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  3. Somehow i've missed all of this - how is Jack and what/why/how is he sick? Do hope he feels better soon.

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  4. This looks soooo good. I will make it this week for sure..
    Thanks so much
    xoxo
    ((((hugs))))
    Maggie

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