1970s BUDGET RECIPES 🍽️ Money Saving Meals for Families

Join me as I prepare three 1970s budget recipes! Many of us are looking for good food on a budget, especially after the holidays. Hopefully these 1970s dinner ideas can inspire you.
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SOUPERBURGER (pg 98, $1.20 per serving)
4lbs ground beef
2c chopped onion
2T salad oil
4 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
3Tbsp prepared mustard
1/8tsp pepper
In large heavy pan, brown beef and cook onion in oil until tender. Pour off fat. Stir in soup, mustard, and pepper. Heat; stir occasionally. Serve on buns. Makes about 12 cups.
SAUSAGE SKILLET ROMA (pg 41, $1.59 per serving)
2 medium zucchini (about 1/2lb), cut in half lengthwise
1lb bulk sausage
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2c thinly sliced onio
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
Cut squash into 1" pieces. Shape sausage into 16 meatballs. In skillet, brown sausage; pour off fat. Add remaining ingredients except tomato. Cover; cook over low heat 15 minutes or until done. Stir occasionally. Add tomatoes; cook 5 minutes more. Makes about 4 cups.
CHICKEN CROQUETTES (pg 44, $1.47 per serving)
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2c finely chopped cooked chicken
1/4c fine dry bread crumbs (plus more for outside of croquettes, if desired)
2Tbsp finely chopped celery
1Tbsp finely chopped onion
1/4tsp poultry seasoning
Shortening
1/2c milk
To make croquettes, combine 1/3c of soup, chicken, bread crumbs, celery, onion, and 1/8tsp of the poultry seasoning. Mix well; shape into 6 croquettes or patties (if mixture is difficult to handle, chill before shaping). Roll in additional bread crumbs if desired. In skillet, brown croquettes in shortening.
Meanwhile, in saucepan, combine remaining soup, 1/8tsp poultry seasoning, and milk. Heat; stir occasionally. Serve with croquettes. Makes 3 servings.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:55 Souperburger
5:00 Sausage Skillet Roma
8:41 Chicken Croquettes
13:28 Book Chat: Most for the Money Main Dishes(1975)
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[@kelvinh8327]

Seriously? People moan about things like cream of whatever soup? Anna, you and your cooking are just lovely. Please don't be discouraged by a minority of people that have no manners and no taste! 😊

[@cooking_the_books]

Thank you. ❤ Hopefully I didn't come across as too cranky in the opening. The comments I receive are wonderful about 85% - 90% of the time!

[@maddiejoy6619]

People moan about everything these days 😅. A lot of people need to learn the art of "just keep scrolling."

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

​@@cooking_the_booksI have used cream of whatever many times fixing food for my boys and their friends to stretch the food . Nothing wrong with using it IMO. I know I never got any complaints and not a child left my home hungry that was the main thing. I knew they were some that ate with us that was their food for the day . Great video Great job like always. 😊

[@lisasmith5422]

God bless you for feeding hungry kids - too many in that situation ... 😔​@@SuzieQ-lw2kp

[@lisasmith5422]

​@@cooking_the_books I haven't seen the video yet - but, pics seem to show a lot of hamburger - it was cheap in the 70s - really cheap 🍀

[@irmadesantiago7631]

For those of you who get cranky, aside from being rude, this is a show of vintage recipes and cream of chicken and cream of mushroom were king in the 70s and 80s. Get a grip and enjoy the show. I love these 70s and 80s videos they bring back memories. I thank you. 🙂

[@cooking_the_books]

Glad my videos bring back memories for you! ❤

[@emily--m]

OMG..... ROL😂

[@TracyShead-Stamey]

Oh my yes. I grew up in the 70s and if they would have had the flavors we have today meals would have been so different. Those bake in a bag things were very popular in the late 70s and 80s. That drives folks nuts too I have noticed. Different times different ideas about nutrition. In 20 years folk are going to be calling food now gross.

[@emily--m]

@@TracyShead-Stamey I'm 60 and I grew up with these recipes 🤗. One thing now is that's big is spices. Spices were sprace back in the day. 💞

[@TracyShead-Stamey]

@@emily--m I know. Why is actually tasting the food such a bad thing. I use spice very sparingly. I want to taste the veggies and meat. I don't want a mouthful of paprika and garlic powder. There is a time and place for spices but for the most part let the natural flavors sing.

[@cathlynballard8409]

I was a newlywed in the ‘70s. It was a terribly difficult time economically: interest rates were sky high, heating oil was expensive, oil became embargoed by OPEC causing gas rationing, the Watergate instability was going on, and most women didn’t yet work outside the home, etc. After rent and basic bills, out of a $269 paycheck we had exactly $70 (1972 dollars) left for groceries and gas for two weeks: but I remember ground meat was $0.79/pound the day I got married, and there were no fat content percentages listed on the packages. CAMPBELL’s soups were about $0.18/can, the ones I used. There was no internet to use to collect recipes, just collecting from relatives and friends, newspapers and magazines, and the labels and boxes of products. Good cookbooks were expensive. The little recipe books available at the cash register lanes at checkouts in grocery stores were cheap and chock-full of ideas to save money. As a newlywed who had never cooked a thing in my life, Betty Crocker and Bisquick were my pantry lifesavers . . . then came Ragu and Italian food adventures! Crazy days back then, but fondly evoked by your channel. Thank you.

[@cooking_the_books]

I LOVE those little grocery store checkout books! ❤

[@auburnkim1989]

Thank you so much for this story. I really love reading these little slices of life......

[@maryannhasbrook9525]

I was a bride in 1975 and my grocery budget was $19 a week.

[@tonyboloni64]

Your story reminded my of my parents. They were raising four kids in the 70s and every penny counted.

[@amyspeers8012]

I also love those little recipe books. When I moved from France, I brought mine with me!

[@melg1621]

My mom was gone from 6 in the morning until 6 at night. She was raising 3 kids on her own. She was tired, when I was around 15 I started cooking dinner for the family. For those of us without a lot of experience and for those who were exhausted those cream soups were a lifesaver. It meant you could make something creamy without having to make a from scratch cream sauce. And I like the casseroles we made; I still make them. Don't understand why anyone would complain, if you want complicated, go watch the food network.

[@alijane6675]

You’re underrated, Anna. I have a feeling that’s about to change.

[@lisahinton9682]

@alijane6675 I do, too! We can all say, sometime in the not-too-distant future, "We knew her when.." Ha! Go, Anna, go!

[@Miss_Camel]

There is an entire generation who missed out on home economics classes and are now attempting to live (and eat) on a budget, with zero clue how (NOT THEIR FAULT!!), and this channel could be an absolute blessing to them! Informative, creative, funny, calming…it’s the education that is necessary, yet completely absent from school curriculum. I hope this channel grows and grows!!

[@kentuckylady2990]

That souperburger would be delicious over mashed potatoes

[@janelleclark4458]

I feel like hamburger + cream of mushroom soup was the basis of 30% of the meals my mom cooked in the 70s. 😂 Both are still helpful for families on a budget!

[@truth4004]

Chicken divan too lol

[@WLM596]

My Momma too!

[@Leguminator]

The 70s into the 80s was one long soup based casserole. (or hot dish)

[@lindseyziegler9869]

Lot of flavor in cream of mushroom soup too, so easy for a quick cook.

[@laurac-ss1cp]

My Mon didn't make rice. We had crackers to stretch chili cut the heat. I've found rice is so much cheaper. And can stretch almost any meal

[@WamBambie]

Not Anna in her baddie era telling the haters to back off . Werk. Icon 😂❤.

[@nicolette6327]

😂❤😂

[@lball9975]

I think when my mom made the souperburger recipe she added Worcestershire sauce. That boosted the flavor.

[@TheRealKLT]

What's interesting to me about the "souperburger" recipe is that it's essentially just creamed chipped beef on toast, which is a recipe that outdates it by at least 30yrs.

[@luvzdogz]

We called that white or blonde sloppy Joe's.

[@TheRealKLT]

@@luvzdogz Interesting!

[@auburnkim1989]

My hubby happened to be watching with me and said that it was mushroom SOS , lol. You are on the money!

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

How about naming it a Creamy Souper Joe😁☺️

[@cc-sb1is]

Chipper Joe

[@lisahinton9682]

These recipes always take me back to my childhood. I often cook food like this when I am missing my parents, or just being beaten up by life. I am so glad your channel exists. Thanks, Anna.

[@001Catey]

My mother told me that using cream soups became the norm because it was easier then making a bechamel sauce. Its the same thing, just from scratch.

[@ManyaP64]

I rarely keep canned soups around so that’s what I do, bechamel first. So versatile.

[@001Catey]

@@ManyaP64 Yes, I love it, its so versatile. When she told me that it was like a new world opened up. But it is a skill that takes time and sometimes an extra dish to clean. So I can see why people would want to use a canned soup. Now, depending on the dish, I'll use a canned soup.

[@gopugmama4408]

I grew in the 60s and 70s and my mom was a great cook. She made almost everything from scratch, but when she discovered the joys of Cream of Mushroom soup she made a stroganoff to die for! I have my grandmother's homemade cookbook that has recipes clipped from newspapers in the 40s and 50s. Some recipes with ingredients you can't find anymore. I love to read her book just for the memories. I've been in a "love vintage everything mood" for the last few months, so I really enjoy your channel. Keep the recipes coming, because you are much loved by this community!💖

[@lisahinton9682]

@gopugmama4408 I hope you will leave that book to someone in your family who will appreciate it. And if you don't have anyone who will appreciate it, perhaps have it mailed to Anna!

[@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221]

I grew up in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, so this is my comfort food!

[@butterflygirl3359]

I grew up in the ‘70’s and remember my mom giving us Chunky Beef Soup over rice, franks and beans, and tuna macaroni salad. My kids would kill me lol .

[@jenniwalker9180]

Random thought. I have crohns disease and have been admitted to the hospital WAY too many times. Usually on a full liquid diet. Hence a large amount of cream of whatever soup. Its now known as cream of crap affectionately in my house. But i do still love it.

[@simply_sheri]

I didn’t know cream soup was so controversial.. I thought everyone used it lol 😂

[@acaliaaidras5012]

What I mostly see are recipes or KZbinrs that advertise certain recipes as having "no cream of anything soup" like it's virtue signaling or something.

[@ohleander02]

Lol nope I don't. But I don't go around complaining to people who do. Lol.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

I think it is the sodium content for those that have to restrict the salt intake, but these recipes don't have additional salt anyway. I still use cream of whatever kind soups and I'm 85 so it hasn't killed me yet. I love her vintage recipes.

[@lindsayconley7617]

Yes! Virtue signaling! Or... whoever eats the least amount of canned cream soup in their lifetime wins.

[@Miss_Camel]

I’m supposed to be on a high sodium diet (POTS), is cream of mushroom soup really that high in sodium?! I’m over here eating half a jar of olives, drinking pickle juice, etc, with doctors STILL complaining my sodium is too low!! 😣 idk what they want from me at this point, I can’t even taste things anymore, it’s all salt. lol

[@lauriekirouac4661]

The burger recipe reminds me of hamburger stroganoff without the sour cream. Stroganoff has hamburger, onion, canned mushrooms, mushroom soup, and sour cream served over egg noodles.

[@bg12445]

Egg noodles too

[@joanneentwistle7653]

When I subscribed to your channel, I knew what I was getting into. Having been born in 1969, raised by a mother bornin 1932, and having received a Campbell's cookbook at my bridal shower, I know and am perfectly okay with cream soup being used, as well as plain old-fashioned cooking. What is wrong with these people...I am thrilled that younger people like you are reviving my childhood with these dishes!

[@darlys1962]

Interesting recipes. I was in 4-H, too. I'm sorry people can't just enjoy your videos without commenting on ingredients. I have several food allergies, but I just enjoy your presentations and the nostalgia. When you make these dishes, I can remember my mom or grandmothers teaching me how to cook 😊

[@auburnkim1989]

I know, right? I have severe Crohn's disease and a very restrictive diet. I love this channel!

[@clarissajones7699]

Oh my gosh!! Those 'souper burgers' are what we called 'sloppy joes' growing up!! I didn't have the red sauce sloppy joes until I was well into high school. I always thought my grandma invented it because she hates tomatoes, it's so cool to see it was an actual thing.

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

👍☺️

[@China-Clay]

Sloppy Joes are still a staple in our family!

[@sherbrownsf2]

Same here

[@irene_in_progress]

I'm living for the slightly spicy energy coming into '24. I love your authentic takes on the vintage recipies

[@cooking_the_books]

😂 Thank you! I had a hunch I'd hear some negative comments about using cream soup and decided to nip it in the bud right away.

[@KD-iy4cx]

I inherited a cook book from my grandmother who has since passed away, Woman’s Home Companion Cook book copyright 1942. Have you ever come across this in your travels? Of course it’s from the 2nd world war so there are a lot of substitutions due to rations. It’s my plan to delve into this book eventually.. maybe when I retire? lol. It’s so fascinating! There are instructions on how to set a table, how to carve meat, formal teas etc! I am so happy that I have a piece of my grandma with me❤️

[@cooking_the_books]

I believe I have a copy in my collection, but mine might be from a different year.

[@frankf198]

Omg you should totally dress up In 70’s now the 80’s to film your show 😊

[@ParkAvenue34]

If you had macaroni or rice and a can of: Cream of Mushroom Cream of Chicken Cream of Celery You had the start of a great meal

[@sherrig7247]

My mom was a cashier at Kroger for 39 years. She remembers the frozen soup. She said she didn’t get that product or why they made it. I asked if she remembered when they stopped selling it but she doesn’t. She said once you thawed it, you had to use it right away. No storing in the fridge

[@cooking_the_books]

Thank you for this info! I've been so curious about it.

[@winterlighthome]

The fact that you had to put the disclaimer in at the beginning because of trolls in the comments is so sad. Those people are pathetic and need to shut up and click elsewhere. Now, here sit the rest of us enjoying your channel and being happy to see a new video has posted! :)

[@cooking_the_books]

I tend to get unnecessarily mean comments about a couple of ingredients - cream soup and processed cheese being the top two. 😂

[@sandyruthfroslan5671]

I will never understand people posting negative/hateful comments when all they have to do is not watch. They need to move on. Me and hubby love you and your videos. ❤️🥰❤️

[@channah64]

I won't lie, I love learning new "cream of whatever" soup recipes. When I have time, I'll make them with a homemade white sauce, and when I need a fast meal, I'll make the cream soup version. We call it the "soccer mom" version in my house. True win!

[@ChurchladyHmm]

We all like what we like. If someone doesnt like cream soups, they dont have to indulge. They are restricting their perspectives about your message tho--and I hope they can learn to appreciate the sense of history you are sharing with your beloved collection. Since these people assume you are insisting they stop whatever they are doing and make what you have filmed, then please let me be the first to direct them to the tuna ring video.😅

[@cooking_the_books]

Yes, I would LOVE to see someone drop everything and make a tuna gelatin ring! 😂

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

🤣🤣🤣👍👏👏👏👏Touché 😁

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

@@cooking_the_books 😂😂😂😊😁

[@donnalynn6348]

We used to have the souper with noodles instead of buns for our 7 member family.

[@kathysimpson3249]

I love that you were in 4H. ❤

[@cooking_the_books]

I loved it!!

[@journeyandjoy]

“Cream of” anything soup is so easy to make for those who don’t like it! Or sour cream with extra spices works too!

[@hannakinn]

You can also make a roux with flour and oil, add cream, milk or broth spices and/or seasonings and make your own sauces to use in place of canned soups. That way you can control the salt content.

[@debrahockenberry5440]

I love all your videos and your infectious, happy attitude Anna. It is hard to believe that people would actually give you negative feedback over cream soups. Sheesh, I think they need to lighten up. If you don't like cream soups....don't make the darn recipe or make it using something you do like. The end.

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

Exactly!!! And I really enjoy the videos too🥰 I think Anna is very informative and explains things very well. She does have a very warm, down to earth personality.

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

I always feel so uplifted while (and after) watching your videos, Anna 🥰 Keep up the great work 😉👍🕊

[@realong2506]

The soupburger recipe reminded me of bit of Swedish Meatbals just deconstructed and without the rice. I bet it would be really good served over rice and would bulk out the servings without having to serve any extra sides.

[@elisepatterson7869]

Oh wow I didn't know Swedish meatballs were served with rice

[@pennytinker2356]

my friend discovered the ground beef/mushroom soup dish back in the 70s when we were all newly married and poor. she served it over mashed potatoes. it quickly became a regular on all our meal plans and even made it to a few pot lucks. thanks for the memory.

[@robingirlwonder5067]

In my experience trolls are everywhere on social media and miserable complaining people with opinions are EVERYWHERE!! Ignore them those of us who love you are here for your imperfect lovely videos. You are the relaxed real wind down moment in my very busy day. I get a ton of inspiration from your vintage recipes. Do you lady we are here for it. ❤

[@jolarkin3309]

I know that Campbells and Franco American were the same company because my friend's father worked for Campbell Soup company. They had a full pantry of spaghetto's, canned spaghetti, along with cans of soup. they also had so much promotional stuff for campbells and franco american (plate and silverware sets, aprons, potholders, mugs, etc). When she went to college out of state, her father would send her cases of soup. Personally, I love canned soup....and haters need to find another channel.

[@yvonnepeltier9815]

Campbell's now has no salt added cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups, for anyone who may need to restrict their sodium intake. It might make these recipes a little more expensive, though

[@luvzdogz]

Also fat free versions (even Wal-Mart has their own label of that variety)

[@biolbd]

My WWII Navy veteran dad would have called the first dish "shit on a shingle." (He was a sailor, after all!) Basically ground beef made with its own gravy from the juices and served on white bread. We had this many times as a kid.

[@susanwood5771]

You seem like you’re being harassed, Take heart I was just commend you on your wonderful channel and you’re cooking right in the 70s where I was. Thank you so much.

[@sandihj]

For the burgers, a dash of Worcestershire sauce will take it a long way, as well as thinning the sauce with a little milk. And for the croquettes, classic croquettes are based on a thick bechamel, or what my mom and my home ec teacher called white sauce. I learned the cornstarch variant, which is milk, cornstarch, butter, salt and pepper. In my teens I worked at a cafe whose big secret was a drop of Tabasco in their white gravy, literally not enough to really discern the heat, which brightened the flavor.

[@darlouthia5153]

I love the nostalgia in these recipes 😊

[@ninabooker2904]

To the Trolls, Complainers and Crabby Patties, you need to get a grip ! Seriously, if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all ! Thank you, Anna. I love all your enthusiasm and your love of vintage cookbooks and recipes. I’m envious of your vintage dishes, reminds me of my childhood. Sending ❤ from Indiana

[@cooking_the_books]

Crabby Patties! 😂

[@ninabooker2904]

@@cooking_the_books Crabby Patties is what my Sponge Bob loving grandkids call a grouchy person. 🤣 I get all my trendy banter from them. ❤️ Take care.

[@Thepumpkinvinecreek]

This isn’t the meatball channel 😂

[@Susanfuzz]

That skillet Roma would be great recipe for summer, when friends and neighbors are showering you with free garden stuff, lol. I’m not a gardener either, so I appreciate those who do!

[@cooking_the_books]

You are so right! 😊

[@juliatepe5760]

Oh yes, we grow tomatoes and zucchini in our garden!

[@kbee6078]

I grew up in the 1960’s and remember something similar to the Souperburgers. I think I would add some Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms and garlic powder to the skillet with the canned soup to give it more flavor. And I would add more liquid, maybe beef broth, and simmer it a while longer. It would be good over rice. Thanks for all the info you give on the cookbooks. ❤

[@lashortyislabonita623]

I was born in the 60’s, so these are comfort food.. Thank you Anna for sharing them.

[@cooking_the_books]

So glad you enjoyed these! 😊

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

There’s a recipe in an earlier Campbells book called “Skillet Franks and Noodles” that I loved as a kid and still do to this day. My children renamed it Weinies Alfredo😂

[@cooking_the_books]

Oh my gosh, I definitely need to seek out this recipe! 😂

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

@@cooking_the_books it’s in the red 1974 edition “Cooking with Soup” on page 11. My mother first found the recipe in a magazine many years before that, though.

[@erinuber2881]

This is such a great series, Anna! I really am enjoying the current theme of budget recipes. I'm not sure how long you plan to keep the series going, but I'm here for it! Thanks for another great video, and best wishes for a good week ahead.

[@cooking_the_books]

Thank you! I'm making budget recipes for all of January - 4 videos, 12 recipes total.

[@bluize567]

I just came across your channel; btought back forgotten memories of myself as a brand new homemaker in the 70's. I married in 1974, as most newlyweds then, we had a tight budget that first year. I remember having Campbells soup cookbooks, used them often. Such a fun video of years gone by. Thanks for the memories!

[@ColleenCarson]

This is not the meatball channel… you are very funny … in addition to everything else great about your content here.

[@Samantharichie1986]

I just want you to know that we love what you are doing, so please keep doing what you love with making these videos. I enjoy watching everything you make in here, even the cookbook flip throughs. There will always be haters and negative Nancy's, but just ignore those comments; it's just noise. We are cheering for you and love you ❤️

[@cooking_the_books]

Thank you. ❤ I started getting more views on my channel around 6 months ago. I'm SO happy and grateful for my wonderful viewers, but more eyes on my videos unfortunately can mean more haters. 😂

[@znachkiznachki5352]

I'd be willing to bet that the Souper Burger recipe you remember also included some dried onion soup as well. That would pretty much address everything you found lacking in the recipe as is.

[@cookingwithsherry]

Comfort food at its best ! I was a teenager in the 70’s so it’s right up my alley

[@roxannbannach4920]

I love that green apron. I had to get one like it.

[@cooking_the_books]

I love the fit and color!

[@jdavis5435]

Love you cutting down the recipes, it's just me. I also enjoy a good cream of soup.

[@Nicholstonejournal]

Love a good soup recipe you can pull out when you’re down to pantry staples!

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

I have so few memories of my mom (I'm a younger-at-the-time stroke survivor, so I've forgotten a lot), BUT! The kielbasa and cabbage sparked a memory of my mother's cooking. Thank you.

[@cooking_the_books]

So glad my video could spark some nice memories. ❤

[@deannahogue3713]

I never frown upon using a cream soup in a recipe, I've made some great meals with them. People will complain just about anything these days... I loved this video Anna, thanks for sharing. The Chicken Croquettes looked tasty!

[@LDFine]

Love these recipes! Love Campbell's Soup recipes! I grew up in the 60's and 70's and these soup recipes are such comfort foods. Thank you, Anna. 😊 A "Souper" easy recipe good enough for company dinner made for us by friends way back in 1974 which I've made from her recipe for 50 years now is as follows: Prepare a pound of egg noodles (or fettuccine pasta) as directed on package then drain out water and place cooked pasta back in the pot. Add 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 2/3 cup sour cream, 2/3 cup milk, 2 Tbsp soy sauce and 1 Tbsp poppy seeds. Stir until combined then stir in 2 cups cubed cooked chicken of choice. Note: You can add sauteed mushrooms. 😁 This was first served at our friend's dinner with green peas, corn and salad with a delicious Jell-O based dessert. Delicious!!!

[@cooking_the_books]

Sounds like an excellent meal to me! 😋

[@LDFine]

@@cooking_the_books Yes! 😋 I hope you get to try it! 🤗

[@feliciagaffney1998]

Sounds like a chicken stroganoff. I'm impressed you can remember all the sides and dessert from a meal 50yrs ago! 😄

[@LDFine]

@@feliciagaffney1998 Hehe! She actually gave us the recipe and we've been making it for almost 50 years since. 😊 She called is 'Hungarian Noodles and Chicken". 😋 I can remember details of very memorable meals even from when I was growing up. I love good food! 😁🌟🌟🌟

[@leewalker9153]

I did enjoy it. Your dry humor kills me. 😂

[@happygardener28]

The souper-burger sounds like a steak and noodles my mother would make, yes with the mushrooms and bell peppers, but for a barbeque party lunch meal.

[@kindnessmatters5215]

I remember my mom made a potato, cream of celery, spam and onion casserole topped with a little cheese. Such a comfort food throwback. I still make a vegetarian version of it now and again -makes me feel like a kid again. Thanks for all you do!!

[@coragaugush6182]

I'm not sure I make these recipes anymore. But it was so nostalgic to remember that growing up this is exactly what we ate. I still use a variation of a Campbell's mushroom soup Fried chicken gravyI'm so glad I found your channel !

[@cindybaumgart4219]

I’m joining the wave of “if you don’t like what you see, keep scrolling and sthu!” You and your channel are awesome. Keep on keepin’ on! ❤

[@redcreekfarm4305]

I love the binding that lets it lay flat too! 😍

[@jenniferbrown2402]

Ooooh, I have half a rotisserie chicken and a bunch of cream of onion soup I need to use -- I'm definitely going to do these croquettes!

[@annettefournier9655]

Hi Anna. In the 70s I remember having that " souperburger" but we thinned it with milk and put it over toast like creamed chipped beef. I used to use the cheddar cheese soup for every cheese sauce as a teen and in my 20s😅.

[@cooking_the_books]

Ok that sounds a lot better! I’ll have to try it with cheddar cheese soup.

[@annettefournier9655]

@@cooking_the_books It's pretty good either way with onion and garlic powder added. At least as a teen cook. Lol.

[@amylesausky3480]

I bet Worcestershire sauce would be good in there

[@clyndi3246]

My mom bought this book for me when it came out. She thought it would be a good easy-to-use recipe guide for a 14 year old learning to cook. It was great for learning how to put foods together and adapt food to taste.

[@AGee2217]

We still eat something similar to the souper burger. We omit the mustard and add green beans then eat it over rice. We almost always make it with turkey as well.

[@aprylb389]

When I was a kid, my Mom always made sloppy Joes with Campbell's chicken gumbo soup and mustard. Sounds disgusting but it was really good. Even my little friends loved them. I just never told them how it was made. Lol

[@cooking_the_books]

Many people have mentioned the chicken gumbo version in my comments. It seems to be a favorite and I think I need to try it! 😊

[@jillallen8983]

My mom made a dish called meatballs and rice. She made meatballs and browned them then used cream of celery soup and milk. I still make it today

[@cooking_the_books]

Sounds tasty! 😋

[@metalwitch58]

I just discovered this video and I remember these kinds of recipes. My mom made alot of these recipes. Yes they used alot of cream of whatever soups. Nostalgia at it's finest. TY for the memories. Ignore the complainers. Don't change anything!❤

[@jillh.9617]

Thanks for keeping it real… for real people. I like the background music and your “ can-do” attitude. 😀

[@yolandaponkers1581]

My favorite casserole that my great grandmother made involved hamburger and cream of mushroom soup, and it’s really delicious! Thanks for another fab video!

[@tinasweeney4392]

The rumor is true, the Detroit Lions are one win away from playing in the Superbowl....Maybe next year Browns!!! Love ya Anna and your content! Tina from Michigan

[@tammymcc-n7652]

Haters gonna hate, Anna. Let the negative comments blow away if you can, as these trolls don’t obviously have a clue that your channel is about cooking with vintage cookbooks. If you grew up in the 60’s and 70’s as I did, these recipes are a comforting reminder of simpler, better days. Just last night I made a tuna casserole using cream of mushroom soup. It was a recipe my late Grandmother used to make for me and I ate it and remembered her love for me. Keep up the good work!

[@shannonbradley4699]

I LOVE cooking with cream soups. There! I said it.

[@leisure057blank3]

My mother used to make chicken croquettes and I lived them. I have actually been craving them, but didn’t really pay attention to how she made them, there was also a sort of corn patty or something that was similar to the corn nuggets that Green Giant sold pre pandemic from the freezer section.

[@brockreynolds870]

Souper burger: First... if someone doesn't like canned cream soup, just make your own! It's not hard. I make homemade cream of mushroom with portabellas that is fantastic! Also... you could just use ground pork, and sub sage, a whiff of curry powder, and black pepper for the mustard, and you'd have "Biscuits and gravy" burgers!

[@Ericadefi]

Some of these recipes would be a good meal prep for me. I am always looking for affordable meals for myself.

[@pennylee9115]

I love your videos, it’s like memory lane. My mom used to add cream of mushroom soup to our macaroni and cheese. I personally don’t care for canned soup so I always find a replacement or make from scratch. Keep following those recipes and don’t apologize. Campbells was king in the 60’s and 70’s.

[@lisawhitehall1870]

The meatball channel 😂good one!

[@paulasimson4939]

I think that souperburger recipe would be good with some worster sauce, garlic and veggies, like mushrooms and peas. My parents had a corner grocery store in the 1950's and I remember them selling Campbell's frozen soups. We ate the frozen shrimp one and it was delicious.

[@heidifogelberg3544]

If you made dish#1 again with more soup and maybe a can of mushrooms, plus the garlic, it would be very tasty served with mashed potato. My mom had a version of that, and we ate it like locusts as kids.

[@kimbwf629]

Those chicken croquettes would be good with cranberry sauce as well. Great video.

[@canpeaches]

I love watching your videos you’ve inspired me to go out and find older recipe books and try them out with my family!

[@RobinBaich]

Wow - I own that Campbell's recipe book. Bought it secondhand 15 yrs ago, and I'm not sure I've made even one of the recipes yet. Just never seem to find one that really sounds yummy.

[@Standinthegap4ever]

The sausage skillet Roma reminds me of one of those meals in foil aka hobo dinner that mom used to make. Only without the foil.

[@sheryldougherty282]

I did that in 4-H. Enjoyed it and was able to get blue ribbons each time.

[@okiejammer2736]

Love your heavy mixing bowls! Such fun content - you really SHINE.

[@foxawaycottage7272]

Souperburgers! We had those growing up. Loved them! I may have to make them.

[@cydmack4074]

The hamburger dish reminded me of hamburger stroganoff - my mom made that when I was a kid and it looked similar to the soup burger .👍

[@Mommee77]

We make the souperbugers but use golden mushroom soup instead. Carry over from my childhood.

[@cooking_the_books]

YES the golden mushroom soup would be great! 😊

[@Mommee77]

​@@cooking_the_books leftovers make great stuffed baked potato 😊

[@luvzdogz]

I was wondering it anyone would mention golden mushroom soup!? It is SO good, but can be hard to find. Cook chicken (especially thighs) in that, with added water, broth or milk... SO good!!

[@Mommee77]

@@luvzdogz I have been known to order a 12 pack of it from amazon. Luckily I have a large pantry.

[@PacoRobbins]

Hooray!!! Always a fantastic day when you drop a new video. Admittedly a lot of the previous recipes haven't caught my attention, but I love your videos all the same!

[@trucksr4gurls]

the souper burgers remind me of a take on chipped beef on toast.

[@laurahunter1690]

I just found your channel yesterday. I love it! Thank you

[@cooking_the_books]

Thank you and WELCOME! Glad to have you here. ❤

[@exomake_mehorololo]

😊 For the soup burger I think there's quite a few different directions to take it. I'm thinking to add paprika and cubed sweet red or yellow bell peppers, maybe even a teensy tabasco. Zucchini would be great too with herbs. Or make it even heartier by adding celeriac or other root veggies. It's a easy dish to give a seasonal touch

[@thewholebucket897]

Gosh, I love your show. You are delightful and the recipes are fun. Thank you. I'm gonna make the croquettes, triple the recipe, freeze them, and then air-fry them. That might work.

[@cooking_the_books]

That is a great idea! I think they'd be great in the air fryer. I need to give that a try!

[@retrobebop61]

Thanks for the budget meals video. So many people are struggling with the high price of food right now. These kind of videos really help. I love your channel !💖

[@user-wg7xq7ub4q]

I barely remember Campbell's frozen soups from my childhood. The frozen potato soup was divine. It could be eaten hot or cold (for vichyssoise). It was nothing like the current canned potato soup. I remember when a lot of people got very sick from an outbreak of a food-borne illness (botulism?) that I think was tied to these soups. Shortly afterward, the frozen soups disappeared. I don't know if these two events were related, and the memories are pretty fuzzy. I would love to see a return of Campbell's frozen soups!