Back when I was still able to eat them, the Chunky soups were a lifesaver on those really bad days. A fairly balanced meal in a can with meat and vegies for a few dollars.
If you like any of the flavours it’s worth buying up when they’re half price and keeping them on hand.
Oh those things were an absolute lifesaver as a hyper frugal undergrad student. I don't eat meat now and I don't think I could handle those tins but I might stock up on some convenience items for the week. Whatever new place I go to had better have enough pantry space....
Years ago I bought one of these. If you stick to plain water to steam you’ll still have to wash it but the task won’t be too bad. More like a swish and rinse instead of needing to scrub.