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Add flavor to your weight-loss plan

A quick skillet meal, this fish and vegetable dish features a flavorful sauce made from low-fat cream of mushroom soup.

Turn pizza into a healthy meal using a crust of whole grain bread and a side of warm and satisfying chicken noodle soup.

Barbecued chicken grilled or broiled indoors brings a summer flair to winter meals. A southern-style barbecue sauce made with tomato soup replaces fattening barbecue sauces with out removing flavor.

If you're looking to add flavor and variety to your weight control plan - think soup! Recent research shows that soup can be a secret weapon for safe and healthful weight loss, because it helps to fill you up with fewer calories.

Why does soup work?

More for less- You can eat larger portions of water-rich foods, like broth-based soups, which have relatively few calories per serving.

Variety- With so many soup options, you can enjoy a different soup every day.

Satisfaction- Whether you're counting calories, fat or carbs, soup can add taste, variety and satisfaction for a plan you can stick with.Now it's easier than ever to harness the benefits of soup. Experts at Campbell's Center for Nutrition & Wellness created the Campbell's Soup for Life Plan, a flexible menu plan based on National Institutes of Health guidelines for safe and gradual weight loss.The plan features recipes and menus that are controlled for calories, fat and sodium, and it provides great-tasting, convenient, wholesome meals including foods you know and love.

1 can (26 ounces) tomato soup¼ cup honey2 teaspoons dry mustard1 teaspoon onion powder8 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removedMix soup, honey, mustard and onion powder.Grill or broil chicken 35 minutes or until done, turning often and brushing with sauce during cooking.Heat remaining sauce to a boil and serve with chicken.Makes 8 servings.Nutrition information per serving: Calories 203, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 73mg, Sodium 296mg, Total Carbohydrate 15g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Protein 27g

1 large carrot, cut into matchstick-thin strips2 stalks celery, cut into matchstick-thin strips1 small onion, chopped¼ cup water2 tablespoons dry white wine½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushedGenerous dash black pepper1 can (10¾ ounces) low fat cream of mushroom soup1 pound firm white fish filletsMix carrot, celery, onion, water, wine, thyme and pepper in skillet. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until tender-crisp.Add soup and heat to a boil.Add fish. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until done.Makes 4 servings.Nutrition information per serving: Calories 160, total fat 2g, saturated fat 1g, cholesterol 52mg, sodium 379mg, total carbohydrate 11g, dietary fiber 2g, protein 21g

2 slices natural whole grain bread½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed2 medium plum tomatoes, thinly sliced2 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut up6 fresh basil leaves, thinly shredded1 can (10¾ ounces) low fat chicken noodle soupSpray the top of each bread slice with cooking spray and sprinkle with oregano.Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet for 1 minute. Add bread, oregano-side down, and cook until browned. Turn over.Top with tomatoes and cheese. Cover and heat until cheese softens. Sprinkle with basil.Serve with 8 ounces chicken noodle soup.Makes 2 servings.Nutrition information per serving: Calories 249, total fat 9g, saturated fat 5g, cholesterol 32mg, sodium 704mg, total carbohydrate 28g, dietary fiber 5g, protein 13g

¾ pound boneless beef sirloin steak, ¾ inch thick2 cups sliced mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped1 can (10¾ ounces) cream of mushroom soup¼ cup water2 tablespoons Dijon mustard4 cups hot cooked rice, cooked without saltChopped fresh parsley, (optional)Slice beef into very thin strips.Spray a nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray. Heat for 1 minute.Add mushrooms and onion and cook until tender. Remove vegetables. Remove skillet from heat.Spray skillet with vegetable cooking spray. Add beef and cook until browned and juices evaporate, stirring often.Add soup, water, mustard and vegetables and heat through. Toss rice with chopped parsley. Serve topped with beef mixture.Makes 4 servings.Nutrition information per serving: Calories 392, total fat 9g, saturated fat 3g, cholesterol 47mg, sodium 665mg, total carbohydrate 54g, dietary fiber 2g, protein 22g

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