I was raised by a single vegetarian parent, and my favorite cheap comfort meal from childhood is tomato soup and popcorn.
Ingredients:
A simple can of Campbell’s condensed tomato soup (prepared however you want)
A bag of popcorn (even if you kind of burn it, it’s okay)
Recipe:
Mix the popcorn into the soup in small batches so it retains a crisp, however if you let it get soggy, that’s okay too! It all depends on your personal tastes.
It’s not the healthiest meal out there, but it is madly cheap and insanely filling. Also it makes me happy, so I thought I’d share it.
by Toabst
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Not weird to me. I wonder how a cheesy popcorn would pair with tomato soup
I’m interested!
Tomato soup with white cheddar cheese-itz is amazing
Tuna peanut butter served in between 2 syrupy pancakes is the jam make ya say Chum own Chum own hee hee🕺it’s like taking a viagra and Percocet same time. Chum own!!
Oreos and peanut butter or pickles with chocolate milk
They are both amazing!
This reminds me of a friend from childhood (about 40 years ago), that did the same exact thing. Good memories.
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Enjoy!
I thought I was the only one! This was our winter picnic dinner. Can of Campbells tomato soup with popcorn on blanket spread out the living room floor. This post holds a special place in my heart. (Raised by a single mom too).
This is really heartwarming, and something I never heard of! It makes you happy and keeps you full. I love Campbells tomato soup and I love popcorn so this will be on my list of stuff to try
Tomato Soup and Popcorn
*Uncommon, wondrous item*
Upon eating this wholesome, cruelty-free magical meal, the eater makes a DC10 constitution check or they become poisoned due to arcane tummy ache. On a successful save the water gains +2 on charisma checks for 30 minutes.
I do the same thing but instead of soup I use hot sauce and sweat profusely the entire time I’m eating it.
I thought this was hot sauce which I do drench on my popcorn
My mom puts popcorn in her oatmeal. I love a popcorn and peanut butter sandwich. Popcorn is much more versatile than some people think!!
I’ve never even thought of this. I do love popcorn !
You’re so mad it just might be okay.
This is an awesome and heartwarming post! I love to use tortilla chips to scoop store brand Mac and cheese shells! Haha Not healthy, such a college nostalgia comfort food for me. Haha
Or, just scoop hickory smoked tuna with the chips, have a side of carrots or celery, and call it a night. 😅
I love it all!