#2 Tuna
Do you know who the most knowledgeable people when it comes to canned goods are? Unfortunately, if you did not think about a doomsday prepper you would be wrong. And we are not discrediting the people who are making the cans, developed the recipes and all that, but if anyone knows which foods will last a lifetime in a pantry, even in the end of the world conditions, it’s them.
This leads us to ask, why is tuna the preferred canned good of these paranoid people? Survivalists explain that it is due to the fact that tuna, in particular, is a meat product that is very shelf-stable, low in fat, doesn’t contain that much salt, and which can bring about a high protein intake.
It makes for a very nutritious meal in a hurry, even when we are not talking about any disastrous scenarios, and it would be great to keep a few cans on hand in the pantry. Tuna cans have the added bonus that they are not that expensive, and you can find them in different types: from being stored in sunflower or olive oil to being kept in different types of sauces, you can find a wide variety of this particular canned food.
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What kinds of soup are the most nutritious? I happen to loathe tomato soup, as well as minestrone. Can’t I get by just fine without them? Thanks for your advice.
Lol me too buddy. I HATE tomato soup. I’d rather starve to death than to eat it.
You’ve obviously have never been starved – really starved!!
I love tomato soup but I make it with milk no water !
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That’s always an option. I suggest you don’t buy it,but buy soup you will eat.
Have you tried pouring a half can of milk in with the soup? It makes the soup creamy… And the can taste and strong tomato taste go away. Only way I will eat tomato soup anymore.
George-you are so right. I wouldn’t think of using plain old water in tomato soup. Sometimes, I’ll even use half & half. It tastes so much better!
I use a can of milk plus a tbl of butter
Hmmm never thought to add milk as I’m not a fan of tomato soup either.
Add Basil to the soup and it’s great!
That the way we were taught to make it too. It’s the best !
That’s the way we’re taught to make it too. It’s the best !
I use a whole can of soup in my tomato soup and my cream of mushroom soup.
Same here only milk in my tomato soup !
Hi George, I have been doing that since I was very young! Love tomato soup
Milk does make tomato soup taste creamy. Lucky for me it’s my favorite soup, made with water or milk. Nothing better on a cold day than steamy tomato soup.
I make my tomato soup with milk instead of water and it is delicious.
THE WORLD WILL BE BETTER OFF WITHOUT YOU!!!! THAT is a stupid remark BITCH!!!!! there are PEOPLE STARVING IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW!!!! you stupid bitch
I would suggest canned Chicken and wild Rice, a can of Rotel, can of chicken and a can of pinto beans. Open and heat together you have made a delicious Chicken tortilla soup. Think of soups to add with noodles or rice. A soup of Beef and vegetables heated and served over cooked noodles or rice makes a hearty meal. If you also have some dried soup mixes, like Knorrs white cheese pasta and mix with a can of tuna. you have a hearty dish.
Great suggestions
I have my tomato soup that way, with milk.
You’ll die of processed food poisoning 😂!
I would highly recommend soups such as Minestrone (full of veggies and high nutrition content), if you eat meat….chicken noodle and lastly you can’t go wrong with a broccolli cheese or other cheese soup.
I am lactose intolerant , so I don’t eat cheesy soups.
I hate both.
I hate tomato & minestrone soup also.
Try making it with milk instead of water. Add some dry spices such as onion , garlic, Italian mix. Makes a big difference.
Great…informative
I have used fresh pumpkin to make pies that were even better than with the canned version which is what I use most often – and easier, to be totally truthful. 😉
I disagree with your negative description of fixing dried beans. The amount from a package makes way more than from one can, therefore cheaper, and tastes much better! I have canned beans used for chili, taco soup & the like. I have used leftover, cooked kidney beans in chili with better tasting results than canned.
I keep both kinds of beans for the same reason as you. I love making a pot of dried beans for dinner in the winter (I cook mine in a crock pot) and keep the canned ones for adding to recipes.
I have always made dried beans, I cook them with ham. It does take a few hours to make so canned beans are good in a pinch but they can’t compare to home made.
Agree, fresh is best but sometimes canned may be used for EMERGENCY PANTRY support–a reserve…hmmm
I’ve always liked cooking beans especially pinto beans adding ham hock. Bake some cornbread, and you have a hearty meal.
Canned pumpkin is mostly squash instead of pumpkin.
If you have a dog or cat, pumpkin (just pumpkin not canned pie filling) is good for digestion and to keep them regular. Just a tablespoon will suffice.
I dont agree with that. My canned Pumpkin is just pumpkin-no fillers. My pup loves it. Picked right off the vine and canned,it doesnt lose its nutrish value as with fresh sitting in a store being hauled on a truck to get there for god knows how long…
I believe she was saying not to use pumpkin pie filling to feed to the pets and I would agree with that.
Great ideas, especially the canned chicken soup. Tuna is also a good idea as long as one also stocks mayonnaise.
Great article.
I have been using sour cream instead of mayo lately. I enjoy it better than mayo now.
I use Greek yogurt and a little pickle relish with my drained tuna fish
I sometimes eat tuna right out of the can. And I don’t like mayonnaise–I use Miracle Whip. When I make tuna for sandwiches I chip up a couple of midget Gherkin pickles to add crunch.
Tomato or anything made with it is causative for arthritis or gout..both conditions are precursors to heart attack and stroke so doing without delicious tomato items can be a good move.
I like Tomato Soup, Vegetable Soup. Chicken Noodle Soup. All are good.
You hate tomato soup… have you added some spices and herbs and a pat of butter…. Or try Progresso Tomato Soups… lighter texture but flavored and I never leave anything plain…. I grow my own herbs… so I use freely..and always have a stock of Penzeys spices…. A good white canned tuna is great on hand… as well as ramen… which can be taken to another level… i always have Better than Boullion on hand… and Mac and cheese and evaporated milk…. Canned mushrooms add to many things too… beans both canned and dry …. Its endless…………sorry I’m a foodie…..
I may suggest some canned meats also. I am not a true hard-core prepper, but like to have some extra stuff “just in case.” I have used the small canned hams in casseroles and you can crumble some into your scrambled eggs. Ditto on the chicken. Home made chicken pot pie casserole is easy and delicious, or chicken quesadillas are quick and easy too. I have used the canned corned beef and finely diced potatoes and onions to make a hash for breakfast or a quick dinner.
I keep several cans of canned roast beef with gravy on hand. I can use it to make hot beef sandwiches, or mix vegetables into it for a nice beef stew. I keep the small cans of vegetables on hand for that purpose–green beans, corn, peas, mixed vegetables, etc. A couple of them and a can of beef makes a very hearty meal (or 2).
I feel canned fruit should be included. Especially a manual can opener that is easy to operate.
I enjoyed reading this article and it helped me to realize that I should be thinking ahead and be better prepared for emergencies!
Thank you, jan
So true. I mix a small amount of pumpkin in kitty’s food for constipation.
Salmon for making Salmon patties (Same for Asparagas) Peas and apple sauce to complete your Salmon Patty dinner. Asparagas patties topped with a slice of cheese (Provolone) or your choice can be the entree for another meal …. adding whatever sides you prefer…i.e. stewed apples /sliced tomatoes, etc. Being born during the depression years and being taught to be frugal–one can concoct some meals fit for a KING.
I like buying soup like Cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, chicken noodle and many other types
I also buy Dinty Moore and I try to buy many types of canned corn, peas and I do buy Machuran soup all you need is water and a microwave too plus I buy canned fruit like peaches, pears and fruit cocktail
I stretch a can of Campbells Noodle soup by adding more spaghetti. It has a good broth after adding water and will feed more then 2-3 more kids. They love the spaghetti!! I will cook up spaghetti and just have it in the refrig ready to add to many things throughout the weeks.
I keep all of these on hand, along with dried beans and spilt peas. I also dehydrate fruits, sauces, and jerky to round out the diet if there is an emergency. We’ve lived through a few hurricanes, tropical and without power. Also, gas/charcoal grills come in handy too.
I love salmon patties! I grew up eating jack mackerel, but now I try to eat only pink salmon. When monies are tight and also for a change, I substitute canned tuna (preferably in oil for flavor). Try it sometime; you might like it too!🐬🐳🦂
No we don’t buy canned foods but I usually have canned milk around for emergencies when I am out of milk and need some for a recipe. I have canned tuna too.
I keep many of these items on hand. Tuna, canned vegetables, and several varieties of canned soup and chili. Canned fruits, too, but those are mostly used in making my “famous” fruit salad.
I suggest we keep cans of small white Navy Beans in or cabinets. There are extremely nutritional! They help rid the body of radiation which we deal with on a daily basis. And they can be made into soup or into burritos or enchiladas and a myriad of other dishes. I enjoy be them just plain with salt and pepper and butter, their delicious!
Would it be possible for articles such as this to simply list the 5 items in consecutive order? Clicking to go to the next page over and over is frustrating and extremely time consuming. Make it easy…please!!!
Absolutely agree–what a time waster and aggravation! Usually I don’t even bother to read this type of article. Is it so they can stick in a gazillion extra ads?
I totally agree!
If you never have to go hungry, good, but when your food shelf is empty, tomato soup will taste really good
I am sorry. I had a driver show me her opinion of the world and I can’t recommend Penzeys Spices for how they treat humans or animals. And if someone called anyone a foodie. Consider it a Dutch English German insult. Please stop abusing people who have allergies to many poorly produced food items and others sneak humans in as beef.
Most canned soups have way too much sodium and/or sugar in them.
Canned soups, even low sodium, are laden with salt. I avoid them but for dire emergencies every now and then okay. My favorite comfort soup is Lipton chicken noodle w/o the chicken bits and I add more water to cut the sodium, and a stirred egg for more nutrition.
Hate tuna and pumpkin. Substitute cream style corn and spinach for them. I always have at least 6 types of soup in my pantry. I don’t eat white beans.
For myself and my children and grandchildren , our go to quick meal is tomato soup and grilled or toasted cheese sandwiches. My family doesn’t like tomato soup made with anything but water. We prefer the strong tomato taste. I always have beans on hand but prefer the dry beans. Then if I need to stretch it, I either add rice or make dumplings to put in it. I also can about everything I get my hands on. I have also canned sausage patties that I precooked. Also boiled chicken and sliced or cubed beef in the broth. It’s easy to do and you know exactly what is in it.
Great ideas, have had monkey,snake and other assorted wild critters in the army,would have loved any of these
You will be surprised at what you will eat when you have to
So in a pinch I guess but I’m not able to eat/use canned good’s because of the sodium content and although I love canned tomato soup…. It’s the worst…. Any canned tomatoes
Great information, I enjoyed and I am Blessed to have those items in my pantry.
Thank you for sharing.
Problem with most canned soups is that they tend to be very high in processed sodium, which makes a person’s blood too thick and exacerbates high blood pressure and increases a person’s odds of getting blood clots, where blood clots can cause strokes, heart attacks, phlebitis and life-threatening conditions. Processed table salt also makes a person’s blood too thick.
Non processed sea salt doesn’t make a person’s blood too thick and has many nourishing, health promoting properties.
I enjoy canned pumpkin soup. Add water until desired thickness.
I always add a small amount of chicken bullion and any vegetable available, including beans. Season with species of your choice. Never get tired of eating.
Fortunately I enjoy so many flavors of soup. My problem with canned soups is the high amount of sodium found in most them.
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Grew up on canned food ( grand/parents were all horrid cooks, workaholics), so anything canned is good food. Really like sardines. xGFs, xSOs,Wife, all have tried weaning me toward fresh or frozen. Hopeless. Canned food is my comfort food.(non-canned exceptions: pizza and hamburgers, fries)
BTW am in excellent health for someone my age(67) doctor/lab results say so. Must be doing something right☺ (yes, probably good genes)
Best canned food: all beans, seafood (except tuna–gross),veggies, meats, soups.
I love tomato soup ,love chili a couple of brands of canned chili are really good in a pinch canned tuna is an excellent idea ! I heat canned peas to a boil drain and mix with cooked pasta chopped garlic and good olive oil sprinkle with grated cheese .Jar of peanut butter is wonderful made into a sandwich on fresh sour dough bread add some jam
I love tomato soup ,love chili a couple of brands of canned chili are really good in a pinch canned tuna is an excellent idea ! I heat canned peas to a boil drain and mix with cooked pasta chopped garlic and good olive oil sprinkle with grated cheese .Jar of peanut butter is wonderful made into a sandwich on fresh sour dough bread add some jam