Herbed Seafood Mousse

Herbed Seafood Mousse

Adapted from a recipe in the Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, page 26.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, printed in 1985. As you read this recipe, the ingredients list will have Options and you can choose an option from the list below the ingredients. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. This makes about 5 cups. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16 appetizer servings

Equipment

  • Food Processor / Blender
  • Electric Mixer
  • 6 Cup Mold / Ring Mold

Ingredients
  

  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • ½ cup water
  • Seafood Option
  • 1 can Soup Option, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
  • ¼ teaspoon dried Herb Option, crushed
  • Accompaniment Option

OPTIONS

Seafood - Use 1 Item

  • 1 can salmon, drained, (1 lb / 454 g), Shortcut
  • 2 cans shrimp, small or tiny, drained, (about 4 oz / 113 g each)
  • 3 cans tuna, drained, (5 oz / 142 g each)

Soup - Use 1 Item

  • condensed cream of celery soup, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of shrimp soup
  • condensed cream of mushroom soup, Shortcut

Herb - Use 1 Item

  • dill weed
  • tarragon leaves
  • basil

Accompaniment - Use 1 Item

  • bread squares, toasted, (rusks)
  • assorted crackers
  • assorted raw vegetables

Instructions
 

  • To a small saucepan, add the water and sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Place saucepan on low heat, heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved, stirring often. Remove from heat.
  • To a blender or food processor, add the Seafood, Soup, and Herb Options, egg yolks, lemon juice, onion, and gelatin mixture.
  • Cover and mix or process until mixture is smooth.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, add the egg whites and using a mixer, beat the whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the soup mixture into the egg whites.
  • Pour mixture into a 6 cup mold / ring mold. Cover and place in the fridge to set, at least 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, invert mold on a serving tray and unmold.
  • Serve with Accompaniment Option, enjoy.
Make-ahead Canapés

Make-ahead Canapés

Adapted from a recipe in the Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, page 25.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, printed in 1985. As you read this recipe, the ingredients list will have Options and you can choose an option from the list below the ingredients. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. This makes about 2½ cups of spread. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Soup Option, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • 1 cup Cheese Option, shredded
  • Protein Option
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Bread Option
  • paprika, as needed

OPTIONS

Soup - Use 1 Item

  • condensed Cheddar cheese soup, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of celery soup, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of mushroom soup, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of onion soup

Cheese - Use 1 Item

  • Sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Swiss cheese
  • Provolone cheese
  • Muenster cheese

Protein - Use 1 Item

  • 250 grams cooked ham, ground, (½ lb)
  • 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled, chopped, Shortcut
  • 1 can tuna, drained, flaked, Shortcut
  • 1 can chicken, drained, (5 oz / 141 g)

Bread - Use 1 Item

  • melba toast rounds
  • party rye
  • French bread, thinly sliced
  • bagels, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, add the Soup, Cheese, and Protein Options, garlic, and parsley. Stir together until well mixed.
  • Spread mixture on the Bread Option and place on baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle with paprika as desired and place in a freezer until firm.
  • Wrap canapés in foil or place in freezer bags. Return to freezer until needed.
  • When you are ready to prepare some canapés, preheat your oven to 190° C (375° F). Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper. Take out from the freezer the amount of canapés you want to prepare. While frozen, cut the party rye into halves, cut the French bread into quarters. Place canapés on parchment on a baking sheet. Bake frozen canapés for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve and enjoy.
Rumaki Spread

Rumaki Spread

Adapted from a recipe in the Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, page 24.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, printed in 1985. As you read this recipe, the ingredients list will have Options and you can choose an option from the list below the ingredients. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16 appetizer servings

Equipment

  • Food Processor / Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 500 grams chicken livers, (1 lb)
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • Liquid Option
  • 1 can Soup Option, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • ¼ cup water chestnuts, chopped
  • Flavoring Option
  • Accompaniment Option

OPTIONS

Liquid - Use 1 Item

  • ¼ cup dry sherry, plus ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup dry white wine, plus ½ cup water
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ cup apple juice

Soup - Use 1 Item

  • condensed cream of onion soup
  • condensed cream of celery soup, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of mushroom soup, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of chicken soup, Shortcut

Flavoring - Use 1 Item

  • ¼ cup spring onion, chopped
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled, chopped, Shortcut
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder

Accompaniment - Use 1 Item

  • rye toast
  • melba toast
  • wheat crackers
  • French bread, sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a large non stick pan on medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, remove from pan, leaving bacon fat in pan, drain bacon on paper towels, then crumble and set aside.
  • To the same pan with the bacon fat, add the chicken livers. Cook until the livers are tender yet still pink inside. Stir the livers around often while cooking. Remove pan from heat.
  • To a small saucepan, add the Liquid Option and sprinkle the gelatin over the liquid. Place saucepan on low heat, heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved, stirring often. Remove from heat.
  • Add the Soup Option, cooked chicken livers, and Liquid Option to a blender or food processor. Blend or process until mixture is smooth.
  • Pour mixture into a medium size bowl. Stir in the bacon, water chestnuts, and Flavoring Option and mix together.
  • Pour mixture into a 3 cup mold, cover and place in the fridge until set, at least 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, unmold onto a serving tray and serve with Accompaniment Option. Enjoy.
Spicy Bean Spread

Spicy Bean Spread

Adapted from a recipe in the Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, page 23.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, printed in 1985. As you read this recipe, the ingredients list will have Options and you can choose an option from the list below the ingredients. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. This makes about 3 cups.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • Flavoring Option
  • Seasoning Option
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can chick peas, drained, (16 oz / 452 g)
  • 1 can Soup Option, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Accompaniment Option

OPTIONS

Flavoring - Use 1 Item

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup taco sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Seasoning - Use 1 Item

  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • ¼ cup green chilies, diced

Soup - Use 1 Item

  • condensed cream of onion soup
  • condensed chili beef soup, no longer produced by Campbell's
  • condensed split pea with ham & bacon soup
  • condensed bean & bacon soup

Accompaniment - Use 1 Item

  • torn pita bread
  • tortilla chips
  • melba toast
  • assorted crackers

Instructions
 

  • To a blender, add the oil, Flavoring and Seasoning Options, garlic, and black pepper. Cover and blend until mixture is smooth.
  • Add the drained chick peas, cover, and blend until smooth. Stop and scrape down sides as needed.
  • Pour the chick pea mixture into a medium size mixing bowl, then add the Soup Option and parsley. Mix together until smooth. Cover and place in the fridge to chill.
  • Serve with Accompaniment Option, enjoy.

Notes

I cannot price this as I have not seen those soup flavors in Thailand, yet. When I find the soups I will price this, for now I will say this is Fair cost per serving.
Tomato Cheese Fondue

Tomato Cheese Fondue

Adapted from a recipe in the Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, page 22.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, printed in 1985. As you read this recipe, the ingredients list will have Options and you can choose an option from the list below the ingredients. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. This makes about 3½ cups. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Fondue Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can Soup Option, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • Seasoning Option
  • Cheese Option, shredded
  • Dipper Option

Soup - Use 1 Item

  • condensed cream of mushroom soup, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of onion soup
  • condensed cream of celery soup, Shortcut
  • condensed Cheddar cheese soup, Shortcut

OPTIONS

Seasoning - Use 1 Item

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Cheese - Use 1 Item

  • 750 grams Sharp Cheddar cheese, (1½ lb)
  • 500 grams Swiss cheese, (1 lb)
  • 750 grams Gruyere cheese, (1½ lb)
  • 750 grams Monterey Jack cheese, (1½ lb)

Dipper - Use 1 Item

  • French bread cubes
  • celery sticks
  • corn chips
  • apple wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter, then add the tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the Soup and Seasoning Options. Gradually add the Cheese Option, stirring after each addition until smooth.
  • When the cheese mixture is smooth, pour into a fondue pot and keep warm.
  • Serve with Dipper Option, enjoy.

Notes

This is high cost per serving just based on the amount of cheese used, but it certainly sounds like it would be worth it.
Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, Condensed Cream of Celery Soup, Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup.
Cheese-stuffed Vegetables

Cheese-stuffed Vegetables

Adapted from a recipe in the Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, page 21.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, printed in 1985. As you read this recipe, the ingredients list will have Options and you can choose an option from the list below the ingredients. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. This makes about 2¼ cups of filling and about 36 appetizers. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Pastry Bag

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Soup Option, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened, (8 oz / 226 g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus to taste, up to 1 tablespoon more
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Herb Option, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon Spice Option
  • Vegetable Option
  • fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

OPTIONS

Soup - Use 1 Item

  • condensed cream of onion soup
  • condensed cream of celery soup, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of mushroom soup, Shortcut

Herb - Use 1 Item

  • summer savory
  • tarragon
  • thyme

Spice - Use 1 Item

  • black pepper
  • ground nutmeg
  • paprika

Vegetable - Use 1 Item

  • cherry tomatoes, tops and centers removed
  • celery stalks, cut into 2 inch lengths
  • snow pea pods, cut open

Instructions
 

  • Add the cream cheese to a medium mixing bowl, use a mixer on low speed and beat the Soup Option into the cheese until well blended together.
  • Then beat in lemon juice, garlic, Herb and Spice Options. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  • Using two small spoons or a pastry bag, stuff the cheese mixture into the Vegetable Option. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
  • Serve, enjoy.
Cheese Ball

Cheese Ball

Adapted from a recipe in the Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, page 19.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, printed in 1985. As you read this recipe, the ingredients list will have Options and you can choose an option from the list below the ingredients. This is a delicious cheese ball that does not require cream cheese. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Soup Option, (11½ oz / 326 g)
  • ¼ cup salsa, Shortcut
  • 3 cups Cheese Option, shredded, (12 oz / 340 g)
  • Seasoning Option
  • Coating Option
  • assorted crackers

OPTIONS

Soup - Use 1 Item

  • condensed bean & bacon soup
  • condensed split pea with ham & bacon soup
  • condensed chili beef soup, no longer produced by Campbell's

Cheese - Use 1 Item

  • Sharp Cheddar
  • American
  • Monterey Jack

Seasoning - Use 1 Item

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Coating - Use 1 Item

  • fresh parsley, chopped
  • walnuts, chopped
  • corn chips, finely crushed

Instructions
 

  • To a medium mixing bowl, add the Soup Option, salsa, Cheese Option, and Seasoning Option.
  • Beat on low speed with an electric mixer until smooth as possible.
  • Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap, place cheese mixture in the center. Pull the corners and sides of the plastic wrap up and over the top, covering the mixture completely, and shape into a ball. Place in a bowl and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, lay out a piece of parchment paper, add the Coating Option and spread out. Take cheese mixture out from fridge, remove plastic wrap and shape again into a ball. Roll the ball in the coating until well covered.
  • Place ball on a serving tray, surround the ball with assorted crackers. Serve and enjoy. I made the cheese ball using the condensed bean with bacon soup.
  • On 7 Mar 2021 I made another version of the Cheese Ball using option with the condensed split pea with ham and bacon soup. Equally good taste.

Notes

Not sure of the soup costs as I have not see those here in Thailand, will tailor this when I find those. For now I will say high cost based on the cheese alone.
Shortcut: Salsa.
Snappy Cocktail Dip

Snappy Cocktail Dip

Adapted from a recipe in the Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, page 18.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, printed in 1985. As you read this recipe, the ingredients list will have Options and you can choose an option from the list below the ingredients. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. This makes about 2¾ cups of dip. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Soup Option, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened, (8 oz / 226 g)
  • Seafood Option
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
  • Seasoning Option
  • Dipper Option

OPTIONS

Soup - Use 1 Item

  • condensed cream of celery soup, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of mushroom soup, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of chicken soup, Shortcut
  • condensed golden mushroom soup

Seafood - Use 1 Item

  • 1 can salmon, drained, flaked, (7½ oz / 212 g)
  • 1 can clams, minced, drained, (6½ oz / 184 g)
  • 1 can crab meat, drained, picked over, flaked, (7 oz / 170 g)
  • 1 can tuna, drained, flaked, (7 oz / 170 g)

Seasoning - Use 1 Item

  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 teaspoons prepared spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

Dipper - Use 1 Item

  • assorted raw vegetables
  • potato chips
  • melba toast
  • assorted crackers

Instructions
 

  • Add the Soup Option and cream cheese to a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on low speed and beat until just blended.
  • Stir in the Seafood Option, parsley, onion, and Seasoning Option, mix well. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  • Serve with a Dipper Option, enjoy.
Mexican-style Appetizer

Mexican-style Appetizer

Adapted from a recipe in the Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, page 16.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, printed in 1985. As you read this recipe, the ingredients list will have Options and you can choose an option from the list below the ingredients. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can condensed bean & bacon soup, (11¼ oz / 319 g)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix, Shortcut
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream, Shortcut
  • 1 can green chilies, chopped, drained, (4 oz / 113 g)
  • ½ cup Flavoring Option
  • 1 cup Cheese Option, shredded, (4 oz / 113 g)
  • ½ cup Topper Option
  • ½ cup tomato, diced
  • Dipper Option

OPTIONS

Flavoring - Use 1 Item

  • green olives with pimento, sliced
  • cooked ham, diced
  • avocado, peeled, diced
  • pepperoni, diced

Cheese - Use 1 Item

  • Colby Longhorn cheese
  • Monterey Jack cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese

Topper - Use 1 Item

  • alfalfa sprouts
  • green bell pepper, diced
  • lettuce, shredded
  • celery, with leaves, chopped

Dipper - Use 1 Item

  • tortilla chips
  • pita bread, torn and toasted
  • celery sticks
  • jicama, sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together the soup, taco seasoning, and hot pepper sauce, until well blended.
  • Spread mixture into a 6 inch round on a serving tray.
  • Spread sides and top with the sour cream to cover.
  • On top of the round, layer the drained chilies, Flavoring Option, Cheese Option, Topper Option, and tomato. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, uncover, surround the dip with the Dipper Option. Enjoy.

Notes

I cannot price this as I have not seen that flavor of soup in Thailand, yet. When I find the soup I will price this, for now I will say this is Fair cost per serving.
Shortcuts: Taco Seasoning Mix, Sour Cream.
Avocado Dip

Avocado Dip

Adapted from a recipe in the Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, page 15.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Campbell's Creative Cooking With Soup, printed in 1985. As you read this recipe, the ingredients list will have Options and you can choose an option from the list below the ingredients. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. This makes about 2 cups of dip. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Soup Option
  • 1 package Cream cheese, softened, (8 oz / 226 g)
  • Seasoning 1 Option
  • Seasoning 2 Option
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and seeded
  • Dipper Option

OPTIONS

Soup - Use 1 Item

  • condensed cream of celery, Shortcut
  • condensed cream of shrimp soup
  • condensed cream of chicken soup, Shortcut

Seasoning 1 - Use 1 Item

  • 1 tablespoon onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Seasoning 2 - Use 1 Item

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons fresh Jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely diced
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Dipper - Use 1 Item

  • tortilla chips
  • bagels, thinly sliced, and toasted
  • assorted raw vegetables

Instructions
 

  • To a medium size mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and using a electric mixer on low speed, beat the Soup Option into the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Beat in Seasoning 1 and Seasoning 2 Options.
  • In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado.
  • Beat the avocado mash into the soup mixture.
  • Serve with the Dipper Option of your choice. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost for now, I will research this when I get cream cheese again and determine number of servings.
Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Celery Soup, Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup.