REVIEW: Trader Joe's Condensed Cream of Portabella Mushroom Soup
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It comes in a little carton said to contain two servings.
The ingredient list looked okay, a little high on the sodium.
I fixed it per the instructions on the carton. Despite
the sodium number on the box, it tasted like it was a
low-sodium product.
I've had some excellent cream of mushroom soup in my
life. The best was in the cafeteria at IBM Almaden,
which despite being an employee cafeteria serves food
worthy of a decent restaurant. That's what I think of
when I think of cream of mushroom soup. I just mention
that to show I don't hate mushrooms or mushroom soup.
Properly made mushroom soup is wonderful.
The Trader Joe's soup is the exact opposite of that.
Horrible soup. Very strong mushroom flavor, but an
unpleasant flavor. I suspect it was due to the use
of "natural mushroom flavor base" and "natural
mushroom concentrate", ingredients 3 and 4 after
water and mushrooms.
It reminds me of their truffle and black mushroom
flatbread frozen product. That's a flatbread covered
with cheese and fungus pieces. I reviewed that some
time ago, and it was horrible in the same way.
I haven't looked at the ingredients on that product
recently, but I wouldn't be surprised if it had
the same awful mushroom flavorings. Even though I've
eaten some bread washed down with non-alcoholic beer,
I can still taste the aftertaste from the soup.
Awful, awful soup.
The ingredient list looked okay, a little high on the sodium.
I fixed it per the instructions on the carton. Despite
the sodium number on the box, it tasted like it was a
low-sodium product.
I've had some excellent cream of mushroom soup in my
life. The best was in the cafeteria at IBM Almaden,
which despite being an employee cafeteria serves food
worthy of a decent restaurant. That's what I think of
when I think of cream of mushroom soup. I just mention
that to show I don't hate mushrooms or mushroom soup.
Properly made mushroom soup is wonderful.
The Trader Joe's soup is the exact opposite of that.
Horrible soup. Very strong mushroom flavor, but an
unpleasant flavor. I suspect it was due to the use
of "natural mushroom flavor base" and "natural
mushroom concentrate", ingredients 3 and 4 after
water and mushrooms.
It reminds me of their truffle and black mushroom
flatbread frozen product. That's a flatbread covered
with cheese and fungus pieces. I reviewed that some
time ago, and it was horrible in the same way.
I haven't looked at the ingredients on that product
recently, but I wouldn't be surprised if it had
the same awful mushroom flavorings. Even though I've
eaten some bread washed down with non-alcoholic beer,
I can still taste the aftertaste from the soup.
Awful, awful soup.
Silent Requiem
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:18:41 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, Terry
Pulliam Burd wrote,
Do they have both top and bottom crust?
How much do they cost?
Pulliam Burd wrote,
Do they have both top and bottom crust?
How much do they cost?
On Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:08:29 -0800, Mark Thorson
wrote:
Actually, Miller had a na beer, Sharps, that I really liked. It had
just a hint of a citrus taste to it. I preferred it to beer. [but
I'll take a gin & grapefruit juice for a thirst quencher.]
I thought they quit making it, but web searches seem to indicate that
it is available in some parts of the country. I haven't seen it in
NY in years.
Jim
wrote:
Actually, Miller had a na beer, Sharps, that I really liked. It had
just a hint of a citrus taste to it. I preferred it to beer. [but
I'll take a gin & grapefruit juice for a thirst quencher.]
I thought they quit making it, but web searches seem to indicate that
it is available in some parts of the country. I haven't seen it in
NY in years.
Jim
On Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:19:46 -0800, Mark Thorson
wrote:
Too bad. A previous thread had me convinced I should buy it and
pretend it's mushroom stock. Horrible pretty much covers what I think
of 90% of prepared items anyway, so I'm not surprised - just
disappointed. After finding TJ's stock to be lower sodium than others
I've bought and tasty to boot and absolutely *loving* their "Toscano"
tomato sauce, I thought maybe I'd like the mushroom too. You just
saved me some money, thanks.
--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
wrote:
Too bad. A previous thread had me convinced I should buy it and
pretend it's mushroom stock. Horrible pretty much covers what I think
of 90% of prepared items anyway, so I'm not surprised - just
disappointed. After finding TJ's stock to be lower sodium than others
I've bought and tasty to boot and absolutely *loving* their "Toscano"
tomato sauce, I thought maybe I'd like the mushroom too. You just
saved me some money, thanks.
--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
On Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:18:41 -0700, Terry Pulliam Burd
wrote:
Really? Thanks for the recommendation. I ate too many awful
Swanson's pot pies as a kid to ever want to try anybody else's.
Although I personally don't mind making pot pies myself, it'll be good
for lunch or when hubby is home alone.
--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
wrote:
Really? Thanks for the recommendation. I ate too many awful
Swanson's pot pies as a kid to ever want to try anybody else's.
Although I personally don't mind making pot pies myself, it'll be good
for lunch or when hubby is home alone.
--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
cooliomcpimp
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:11:44 -0400, Jim Elbrecht
wrote:
I think wheat beer would make a good nonalcoholic beer, because I like
that flavor.
--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
wrote:
I think wheat beer would make a good nonalcoholic beer, because I like
that flavor.
--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
In article ,
Mark Thorson wrote:
(snip)
I agree with your assessment, Mark. I thought it was icky.
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Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller
Mark Thorson wrote:
(snip)
I agree with your assessment, Mark. I thought it was icky.
--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller
On Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:52:42 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, sf
wrote,
I got thoroughly disgusted with Swanson and cheap-ass pot pies in
general. Lately I found out, due to a tip from someone here, that
Marie Calendar's are good. But my cheap-ass microwave oven is
barely up to the job of cooking them; 1000 watts or better is
recommended. I'm hoping that TJ's will suit me better. I'll have
to wait until next time I'm in TJ's unless Squeaks replies with more
details.
wrote,
I got thoroughly disgusted with Swanson and cheap-ass pot pies in
general. Lately I found out, due to a tip from someone here, that
Marie Calendar's are good. But my cheap-ass microwave oven is
barely up to the job of cooking them; 1000 watts or better is
recommended. I'm hoping that TJ's will suit me better. I'll have
to wait until next time I'm in TJ's unless Squeaks replies with more
details.
skyangel2luv
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On 2011-04-28, David Harmon wrote:
They have good meat ration, but also have waaaay more crust than any other
brand. Be prepared to eat flour! The best is actually cheapo Gourmet
brand pot pies. I recommend beef. Not a lotta veg's, but good meat
ratio. Bottom line, there is no best frozen pot pie.
Like me, and everyone else on rfc, you need to learn to make yer own.
Oooh!... whatta concept on a newsgroup named rec.food.cooking!!
nb
But my cheap-ass microwave oven is
They have good meat ration, but also have waaaay more crust than any other
brand. Be prepared to eat flour! The best is actually cheapo Gourmet
brand pot pies. I recommend beef. Not a lotta veg's, but good meat
ratio. Bottom line, there is no best frozen pot pie.
Like me, and everyone else on rfc, you need to learn to make yer own.
Oooh!... whatta concept on a newsgroup named rec.food.cooking!!
nb
But my cheap-ass microwave oven is
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lol... do you have a recipe for pot pie, because I don't really know what it
is
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On Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:26:45 +0100, "Ophelia"
wrote:
My favorite vessel to use is a ramekin but you can use a pie pan or a
baking dish. Here's detailed instructions for a baking dish that can
be adapted. There's also tips in the following comments.
http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe/42/Traditional-Chicken-Pot-Pie
Lou
wrote:
My favorite vessel to use is a ramekin but you can use a pie pan or a
baking dish. Here's detailed instructions for a baking dish that can
be adapted. There's also tips in the following comments.
http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe/42/Traditional-Chicken-Pot-Pie
Lou
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:40:26 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
wrote:
Thanks. Saved for next time.
Lou
wrote:
Thanks. Saved for next time.
Lou
So Blessed
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:57:29 -0700, David Harmon
arranged random neurons and said:
No, just a top crust. And AFAICS, bottom crusts don't work - they're
always too doughy.
IIRC, they're roughly $3.50, but they are *loaded* with chicken and
the veggies are crispish and the gravy light and flavorful (quoting
Bill here).
Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
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arranged random neurons and said:
No, just a top crust. And AFAICS, bottom crusts don't work - they're
always too doughy.
IIRC, they're roughly $3.50, but they are *loaded* with chicken and
the veggies are crispish and the gravy light and flavorful (quoting
Bill here).
Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:52:42 -0700, sf arranged
random neurons and said:
I'd love to hear your take on TJ's pot pies. Bill swears by 'em. I
keep a couple in the freezer for when he takes a notion for a pot pie.
I just wish they also made beef pot pies. Once upon a time they made
turkey pot pies, but there wasn't enough of a call for them, so they
were discontinued. I guess that makes some sort of sense, as turkey
and chicken are so similar, but a beef pot pie...think I'll drop a
note to TJ's. I understand that they're pretty responsive.
Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
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random neurons and said:
I'd love to hear your take on TJ's pot pies. Bill swears by 'em. I
keep a couple in the freezer for when he takes a notion for a pot pie.
I just wish they also made beef pot pies. Once upon a time they made
turkey pot pies, but there wasn't enough of a call for them, so they
were discontinued. I guess that makes some sort of sense, as turkey
and chicken are so similar, but a beef pot pie...think I'll drop a
note to TJ's. I understand that they're pretty responsive.
Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
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On Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:53:48 -0700, David Harmon
arranged random neurons and said:
Do NOT touch Marie Calendar's. Bill tried them prior to trying TJ's
and pronounced them awful. I just asked him why and he said, "I don't
remember. I just remember that I didn't f*cking like them." Ooooo-kay!
I guess that answers the question
Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
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arranged random neurons and said:
Do NOT touch Marie Calendar's. Bill tried them prior to trying TJ's
and pronounced them awful. I just asked him why and he said, "I don't
remember. I just remember that I didn't f*cking like them." Ooooo-kay!
I guess that answers the question
Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
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In article ,
Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:
Everyones tastes are different.
My husband will eat a Marie Callendar's pot pie but hates the Trader
Joe's one. Trader Joes are big slices of chicken and some people like
big pieces. He thinks pot pies should be composed of smaller chunks or
meat and veggies because "no one should have to use a knife to eat a pot
pie."
marcella
Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:
Everyones tastes are different.
My husband will eat a Marie Callendar's pot pie but hates the Trader
Joe's one. Trader Joes are big slices of chicken and some people like
big pieces. He thinks pot pies should be composed of smaller chunks or
meat and veggies because "no one should have to use a knife to eat a pot
pie."
marcella
On Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:26:45 +0100, "Ophelia"
wrote:
Oh, come one O. Sure you do. Think of all the British meat pies you
know, then fill it with creamed chicken and lots of vegetables. I've
started making my pie crust with grated cheese (usually parmesan) and
it's a delicious alternative.
--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.
wrote:
Oh, come one O. Sure you do. Think of all the British meat pies you
know, then fill it with creamed chicken and lots of vegetables. I've
started making my pie crust with grated cheese (usually parmesan) and
it's a delicious alternative.
--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.