From The Pantry, Please--Condensed Tomato Soup

I'm not the type of person that can throw open the pantry and pull out a little of this and a little of that and make dinner.

I meticulously plan out menu's and subsequently shopping lists. Otherwise we'd end up having Taco Bell every night.

In an effort to cut down on some of my grocery shopping I'm trying to be better about shopping loss leaders at the store. What ends up happening is that I get a bunch of cans in the cupboard and still don't know what to fix.

Does anyone else here have that problem?

That's why I'm starting this little segment called From The Pantry. Each week I will showcase a meal made mostly out of items you might find in the pantry.

To unveil this segment with a bang--- Condensed Tomato Soup!!


I'm not usually a big fan of using condensed soups. They are high in sodium, for one thing. Two, they don't usually taste as good as their fresh counterparts.

However! They go on sale in the store quite frequently, and there are lower sodium options. Though they are (of course) more expensive. Condensed soups are definitely an option when stocking up the pantry.

I was a little surprised by the reaction of the kids. They loved the Beefy Mac. Forget all those fancy meals. The kids want macaroni and hamburger.

I thought the meal was palatable. I might add some more spices next time. Perhaps a few more vegetables. Otherwise it was fine as is.

Scooped straight from the Campbell's Website-- Behold the Beefy Mac:


(click recipe to enlarge and print)