Back-to-school season can make weeknight dinners feel rushed, but heat-and-eat soups can simplify dinnertime and help families ease into busy weeknight routines. Zoup!’s homestyle soups offer a ready-in-minutes starting point for hearty, family-friendly meals, whether served on their own with toppings like parmesan crisps or paired with easy sides like grilled cheese dippers. 

Made with simple ingredients and kettle-cooked in small batches, the soups can also become a flavorful base for quick recipes, from tortellini simmered in Tomato Bisque to mac and cheese boosted with Butternut Squash. For an easy shortcut on a family favorite, try Zoup!’s Meatloaf with Tomato Bisque, which incorporates the soup into the meatloaf mixture and uses it again as a warm gravy-style topping. 

Meatloaf with Tomato Bisque

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings: 6

1.5 lbs. ground beef

1 cup of Zoup! Tomato Bisque

½ cup bread crumbs

1 egg

¼ cup chopped onion

1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce

¼ cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, mix together the beef, ½ cup of Zoup! Tomato Bisque, egg, onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Form the beef mixture into a loaf and place on a baking pan.

Bake for 1 hour or until the meatloaf is done.

Heat 2 Tbs. of the pan drippings with the remaining soup and water in a saucepan over medium heat until hot. Serve the gravy with the meatloaf and enjoy!

Zoup! Soups can be found at local Safeway, Walmart, and Raley’s stores, plus online. Courtesy of Zoup!