Quick and Easy Mealtime Solutions For Busy Mums

It has been a long time since we had the luxury of eating out whenever and wherever, without having to worry about putting our health at risk. For more than a year now, most of us have been staying in, trying hard to normalise our new routine – the kids’ online classes, working from home, juggling domestic duties and so on. 

As we are getting used to our new lifestyle, many of us have found new hobbies and newfound skills in areas such as home decor, gardening and the most popular of all, cooking! Cooking can indeed be therapeutic for some, even more so at this point in time. 

We talked to a few of our mum-friends to find out how they are holding up right now with managing a full house 24/7, especially in the kitchen department, and here’s what some of them have to say:

“I’ve always loved cooking for my family, but sometimes my WFH hours can get dragged a bit longer than usual. I’ve been trying to simplify my cooking so I don’t get too tired at the end of the day” – Ida, mum of 3.

“My kids’ online schooling timetable is pretty hectic. They have short breaks in between, so I always have to prepare a quick snack for them to keep them energised” – Fazlun, mum of 2.

“Now that we’re home most of the time, I’m trying to expand my menu options for the family. I appreciate smart cooking hacks so I can still manage my other work as usual” – Nadiah, mum of 2. 

Based on our chats with fellow mums and what we’ve been observing on social media these days, when it comes to preparing meals, there is a high demand for tips and tricks to cook delicious and nourishing meals, THE QUICK AND EASY WAY. This is probably because honestly, staying home doesn’t necessarily mean we have more time on our hands. In fact, many have agreed that it has actually taught us a lot about work-life balance – how to manage our time wisely and finding out what works best for our family. 

Now, if you’re looking for convenience, simplicity and yumminess in your daily cooking routine, we’ve got you covered. And trust us, even mums who are ninjas in the kitchen would appreciate these tips and tricks! Let us (re)introduce to you, the OG, the one and only… 

Campbell’s Condensed Soup!

Yes, you read it right! Campbell’s Condensed Soup is what you need in your kitchen pantry to ease your burden in the kitchen, whether you’re pressed for time or dealing with “menu burnout”. We’ll show you how this classic condensed soup can turn your regular lunch or dinner spread into a restaurant-style menu in just minutes! 

Make Simple, Nourishing Meals With Campbell’s Condensed Soup

Campbell’s Condensed Soup is the most popular soup brand in the world, loved by many mums not only for its delicious taste, but how it also makes cooking so convenient, especially for busy mums. With Campbell’s Condensed Soup, you can prepare a hearty bowl of creamy mushroom, chicken or tomato soup in just a blink of an eye! Just warm it up, and serve with your favourite side dishes…ahh, so simple, yet so satisfying! Soups make a great breakfast and snack for the kids, too.

Here are 7 delicious flavours of Campbell’s Condensed Soup that are loved by mums around the world:

Why we love Campbell’s Condensed Soup:

• It offers a variety of delicious flavours
• It is convenient, quick and easy to prepare
• Great to enjoy as it is, any time of the day!
• Can be transformed into countless wholesome and nourishing meals (recipes below!) 
• Affordable and easily available

Cooking and serving suggestions:

Add 1 can of milk or water to 1 can of soup. You can either heat to simmer in the microwave (using a microwave-safe container) or in a pot on the stove. 

Serve with buttered toast, garlic bread or cream crackers, or read along for some interesting recipes made with Campbell’s Condensed Soups!

Explore #countlesspossibilities With Campbell’s Soup

Now, get ready to create #countlesspossibilities in the kitchen with the very same can of Campbell’s Condensed Soup! From pies to pastas and noodles to rice dishes, everything is made easier and faster when you have a can (or two) of Campbell’s Condensed Soup in your pantry. 

Check out these delicious recipes made with Campbell’s Condensed Soup:

Creamy Fish with Mushrooms

Preparation time: 10 mins 

Cooking time: 10 mins

Serving size: 4 persons 

Ingredients:

• 1 Can (300g) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, mixed with ½ can water
•  Cooking oil
• 250g Fish fillet 
• 1 Onion, chopped 
• 120g Shitake mushroom, sliced

For fish marinade

• ½ tsp Mixed herbs
• ½ tsp Grated garlic 
• Salt and pepper

Garnishing (optional)

• Parsley, chopped

Method:

1. Marinate fish for 20 minutes. 
2. Heat up oil in a frying pan and cook fish for 5 minutes or till browned. Set aside. 
3. In the same pan, sauté onions and mushrooms until browned. Pour in Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. Stir well and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Place fish into the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Chef tip: Paprika can be added in to give a touch of smoky flavour.

Braised Beef with Cabbage

Preparation time: 10 mins 

Cooking time: 20 mins

Serving size: 4 persons 

Ingredients:

• 1 Can (310g) Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup
• Cooking oil
• 350g Beef tenderloin, thinly sliced 
• 150g Cabbage, shredded
• 2 pcs Star anise
• 1-inch Cinnamon
• Salt and Pepper

For beef marinade

• 1 tsp Garlic, minced
• ¼ tsp Cinnamon powder
• Salt and Pepper

Method:

1. Marinate beef for 20 minutes in the fridge. Set aside.
2. Heat up oil in a pot and stir fry beef till browned. Add in cabbage and stir fry for 5-6 minutes.
3. In the same pot, pour in Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup, star anise and cinnamon. 
4. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or till beef is tendered. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Chef tip: Beef can be replaced by chicken or chicken sausage for the non-beef option. 

Oregano Grilled Chicken

Preparation time: 10 mins 

Cooking time: 20 mins

Serving size: 4 persons 

Ingredients:

• 1 Can (305g) Campbell’s® Condensed Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup, mixed with ½ can water
• Cooking oil
• 2 (500g) Boneless chicken chops, skin on 
• 200g Brown button mushroom, sliced
• ¼ tsp Dried oregano
• Salt and pepper

Garnishing (optional)

• Chive

Method:

1. Marinate chicken with salt and pepper for 20 minutes in the fridge. Set aside.
2. Heat up oil in a frying pan. Place the chicken skin side down and pan fry for 8-10 minutes. Then, flip the chicken over and continue cooking until browned. Set aside.
3. In the same pan add in mushroom and stir fry for 1 minute. Pour in Campbell’s® Condensed Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup and stir well. 
4. Add in oregano and chicken. Simmer for 8-10 minutes. Garnish and serve warm. 

Chef tip: Serve with roasted vegetables as a wholesome meal

Beef with Vegetables Delight

Preparation time: 15 mins 

Cooking time: 15 mins

Serving size: 4 persons 

Ingredients:

• 1 Can (305g) Campbell’s® Condensed Mushroom Potage, mixed with 1 can water
• Cooking oil
• 180g Beef tenderloin, thinly sliced 
• 70g Carrot, diced
• 50g Potato, diced
• 40g Celery, diced
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Heat up cooking oil in a pot and stir fry beef till browned. Set aside.
2. Using the same pot, stir fry carrot and potato for 1-2 minutes.
3. Pour in Campbell’s® Condensed Mushroom Potage, beef and celery. Simmer for 5-10 minutes or till beef is tendered. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Chef tip: Serve with pita bread, rice and pasta. 

Spiced Rice

Preparation time: 10 mins 

Cooking time: 15 mins

Serving size: 4 persons 

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp  Cooking oil
• 1 Big onion, sliced 
• 1 Cinnamon stick, 2-3cm in length  
• 2 Chicken whole legs, halved
• 2 tbsp Kurma powder, mixed with a bit of water until become paste
• 1⅛ cup Basmathi rice, washed
• 300g Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup, mixed with 1 Can of water

Garnishing

• Coriander leaves 
• A handful of roasted cashew nuts

Method:

1. Heat up oil in a frying pan, sauté onion and cinnamon stick until fragrant. Add in chicken and cook until brown on both sides. Then, add kurma powder and cook for 1 minute. 
2. In a rice cooker, pour in the rice, sautéed ingredients with chicken and followed by Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup. Stir well and let it cook. 
3. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and cashew nuts before serve. 

Chef tip: Black and golden raisins can be added in to make it more flavourful.

You can view more cooking tutorials to start exploring #countlesspossibilities on Campbell’s Soup Malaysia’s Youtube channel. 

There you go, mums! We’re pretty sure these yummy and easy recipes will save you from another episode of “menu burnout”.

Here’s an idea – why not have a family cooking lesson with daddy and the kids? Teach them how to create easy and tasty meals with Campbell’s Condensed Soup, so once in a while, they can treat mummy to a delicious home cooked meal, too! 

Choose convenience and enjoy more quality time with your loved ones. Get your favourite Campbell’s Condensed Soup flavours, heat up your pots and pans and enjoy a delicious gastronomic journey with #CampbellsMY Condensed Soup because #OneCampbellsCountlessPossibilities! 

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