As part of Econofest, I am going to analyze news stories and offer solutions in the form of recipes, shopping strategies, and other thrifty household tips.
Back in September, when the stock market fell 700+ points in a few brief hours, the only stock on the S&P 500 that didn’t fall was Campbell’s (see WalletPop for details).
If you are pinching pennies to make it through the economic crisis, Campbell’s is ready to provide some soothing comfort on a cold day. Kool-Aid, Kraft Dinner, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes and Campbell’s Soup all made the list of “must haves” to help stretch food dollars.
Campbell’s Soup is also generous enough to post hundreds of recipes online along with Swanson Broth and other brand products. Check out Campbell’s Kitchen for quick and easy meal ideas. Most just require a few pantry staples and a can of Campbell’s soup!
My favorite “quick fix” from Campbell’s is an easy Alfredo-style sauce for pasta:
Campbell’s Easy Alfredo Sauce
1 can condensed Cream of Mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and warm gently over low heat. Do not boil. Can be made with low-sodium soup or try Cream of Mushroom with Roasted Garlic. Cream of Mushroom and Chicken will also make a great tasting sauce. Spoon sauce over pasta for a quick and easy bowl of comfort food.
Another great recipe from the Jenn archives using condensed soup:
Creamy Cheese & Rice
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup milk
1 can condensed broccoli cheese soup
1/2 cup shredded cheese, plus more to top
1/2 tsp onion salt
1/2 tsp paprika
fresh ground black pepper
Prepare rice according to package directions. Combine cooked rice, milk, soup, cheese, onion salt and paprika in a saucepan. Stir well. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until cheese has melted and mixture reaches desired consistency. Top with fresh ground black pepper and additional shredded or crumbled cheddar cheese.
January 20th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
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