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Heinz New Squeeze and Stir Soups
Has anyone tried these?
I bought one (Tomato with a hint of basil) yesterday and made it today. I have to say I am not impressed, the flavour although close doesn't match the tinned version, as you would imagine it is not as thick, quite watery in fact, again as you would imagine you don't get as much as the tinned version and is not as filling. Also it does take longer to make too, you have to stir quite a lot to dissolve the purée fully, and it still leaves a slightly oily look on the surface, so it doesn't even have the luxury of being called a time saver. With the likes of Home Bargains selling the tinned versions of these soup quite cheaply, then I think you would be better off buying tinned soup and taking that to work with you. If you have no microwave invest in a Thermos flask you will be much more satisfied at the end of the soup than with the Squeeze and Stir. I will like to add, in fairness, that at 59p they are cheaper than the Tinned version in Asda (which is 84p or 4 for £3), although as I mentioned you get more in the tinned version and in my opinion a better quality soup too, So that is my feeling on the product how about others? - all views welcomed and I, at least, won't jeer you if you have a differing view to my own. |
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soup should be fresh only.
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OK, I had really hoped that it wouldn't turn into one of those "You should make it yourself ... it is nicer, cheaper and quicker" threads so early
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OK, I had really hoped that it wouldn't turn into one of those "You should make it yourself ... it is nicer, cheaper and quicker" threads so early
![]() I do like the tinned vrsions, but if I see these on offer somewhere I may give them a try. |
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soup should be fresh only.
Topics should be related to the actual subject up for discussion, not some condescending opinion from a bore. |
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Did OP ask how soup should be?
Topics should be related to the actual subject up for discussion, not some condescending opinion from a bore. ) But thanks ![]()
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I tried the tomato ones recently. Took some on a cottage holiday, they've got a kind of portability but as mentioned not much of a timesaver. I've a friend and neighbour with disabilities and wondered if they'd be an improvement on a ringpull can, but she said there's not much in it. I think that was a polite way of saying she preferred the can.
Taste-wise I didn't find it too bad, it was different from a can but hard to describe; maybe thicker, and perhaps a bit sweeter. I like the design and so on, but not sure I'll switch to them. |
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I like them, handy if I just want a quick soup and I haven't pre-made my own. I don't find that they take very long to mix but each to their own!
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The tomato one is horrible and sweet tasting, the minestrone one is ok
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Instead ofusing it as a soup, would it be better as a puree to cook with chicken or pasta
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They tried this before back in the 80s when the whole cup-a-soup thing exploded. Back then, they were sold in small plastic containers a bit like individual butter portions. Didn't take off then and while the delivery system is better, I don't see it competing with the ease and convenience of a packet.
As for soup in general, I do make my own but also use store bought, though my preference is for packet rather than tin. Packet spring vegetable with a good dose of Tobasco and Worcester is my hangover staple. |
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Seemed expensive to me when I saw them in the shop
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i bloody love the tomato one!! yeah, it leaves the oily stuff on top but it's still good with a cheese sarnie!!!
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Nice to hear some other views on them, has anyone tried the vegetable one, I only ask because I don't know where the vegetables come from if there is any?
Those who like them, do you think they are better than the tinned versions, if so why I mean is it convenience as I still don't see how they are more convenient, they take as much time as the tinned variety and you get less. It is interesting to see other peoples views though. I will be sticking with the tinned ones myself though. I didn't know they tried this method of cupasoup before that was very interesting to know thank you for that
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They tried this before back in the 80s when the whole cup-a-soup thing exploded. Back then, they were sold in small plastic containers a bit like individual butter portions. Didn't take off then and while the delivery system is better, I don't see it competing with the ease and convenience of a packet.
As for soup in general, I do make my own but also use store bought, though my preference is for packet rather than tin. Packet spring vegetable with a good dose of Tobasco and Worcester is my hangover staple. |
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Nice to hear some other views on them, has anyone tried the vegetable one, I only ask because I don't know where the vegetables come from if there is any?
Those who like them, do you think they are better than the tinned versions, if so why I mean is it convenience as I still don't see how they are more convenient, they take as much time as the tinned variety and you get less. It is interesting to see other peoples views though. I will be sticking with the tinned ones myself though. I didn't know they tried this method of cupasoup before that was very interesting to know thank you for that ![]()
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soup should be fresh only.
Mind you, getting the ox in the kitchen to cut its tail off was a little bit awkward. |
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Ive got one of these in my drawer at wor, Minestoone I think *opens drawer to check*.... yeah Minestrone, looked ok on the shelf, will give it a go and see if its ok.
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They are more convenient because they don't need a microwave to heat them up
![]() but I see your point, that is why I thought they would be handy for work, but time spent and taste out weighed any convenience this product had. For me anyway.
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