Mill & Folks Cupster Instant Farm Style Soup 10pack (10x22g) | Vegan & Gluten-Free

Too much pepper and no real substance to them I have no clue what floats on the top of the soup but they are not nice

The packet is odd in the sense that I know this is the "farm style soup" flavour but there's no mention on the box or the listing for what this is meant to taste like. You know right off the bat that these are vegan and gluten free soups but nothing to describe the flavour or spices. I felt like I was taking a gamble despite knowing what a "normal" vegetable soup tastes like and I didn't like that. I think a short description of the flavour on the box and the listing would go a long way with people that are new to the brand and these soups like myself.No written instructions but there are some graphics to guide you to making the soup which is simply to add 100oC water and wait 3 minutes. However, the decilitres measurement on the packet instructions (dl) was weird and I had to do some searching to find out this is equivalent to 220ml.I've tried one of the brand's other soups recently and this fairs much better. The flavour is like a potato based mixed vegetable soup. It's actually loads better than I expected. The pea protein "croutons" are yummy and float at the way to the top. Though some of the herbs and all of the pasta sinks to the bottom and you'll need to constantly stir if you want to have any of these otherwise what's left at the bottom is slightly powdery sediment alongside the pasta.Overall this is an interesting soup. I like that it comes with some tasty crouton thingies and cute mini pasta. The packet is very easy to store and take with you on the go if you’re camping, hiking or wanting this at work. Or if you're like me and just want something quick for those days you don't know what to have, this is perfect.

I am not vegan, I didn't realise they were at the time of ordering! We was pleasantly surprised!Tasty, lovely flavour, really fulling and much better then a stand cup soup.Add a bread roll and you've got a banging little snack!

’Box of 10 sachets; all the same flavour ~ ‘CUPSTER/FARM-STYLE SOUP’~ ‘Gluten-free, 100% plant-based, artificial flavour enhancer-free instant soups’~ ‘NO MSG’~ ‘...the product is made in a plant that also processes nuts’~ ‘Made in EU for Mill & Folks’ooOooThe 10 x 22g foil-lined sachets came in a cellophane-type sealed cardboard box measuring around 14.75 cm x 10.25 cm x 14.5 cm, which can easily be reduced in size where indicated, if required (image below refers). Not so much so the what appears to be tear-strip tops at the sachet indentations, which we required scissors for...a challenge in itself the first day back after the Christmas hols!On opening, there is a typically dried soup-in-a-packet odour, which is pleasant enough but that, sadly, is where it ended for me & those around...7 in total.From experience, a wide bottomed base in your chosen vessel is better and it needs to be big enough to take 220ml of water comfortably. After some fairly serious stirring, some of the contents still remained on the grainy side and the rising to the top of others made it difficult to ‘sip’ in company...in fact, a spoon was required for most participants!Most also grumbled that it cooled down too quickly, due to the required stirring & the bulk.The only one who fared better was the regular soup indulger with a ‘proper’ metal-type bowl...but still resulted in a lukewarm 👎 ooOooFrom the label on the back of each sachet + the box:~ ‘Instant vegan vegetable soup with gluten-free pasta and pea protein granules!INGREDIENTS: GLUTEN-FREE PASTA 36.3% (BROWN RICE FLOUR, RED LENTIL FLOUR, MILLET FLOUR, WATER, PSYLLIUM HUSK FLOUR), TEXTURED PEA PROTEIN GRANULES 18.2%, HIMALAYAN SALT, POTATO STARCH, CARROT, AVOCADO OIL, PRITAMINE PAPRIKA, YEAST EXTRACTS, PARSLEY LEAVES, COCONUT BLOSSOM SUGAR, ONION POWDER, TOMATO PIECES, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK SALT, CHIVES, TURMERIC, GROUND BLACK PEPPERPreparation: pour the contents of the bag into a mug and add 220ml of hot water. Mix thoroughly, wait 3 minutes and then it can be consumed. It should be consumed immediately after preparation.’‘BBD’ on the batch I received ~ 21/11/2023’Other flavours are currently available, including a VARIETY ~ potentially a better place to start.12 images attached © Mill & Folks

I’ve always liked the convenience of cuppa soups. Easy to make, easy to consume, and they come in a large variety of flavours. However, if you are a vegan or have a gluten intolerance, then you probably can’t buy the usual brands in the supermarket as they are unsuitable.This pack of ten sachets of soup arrive in a printed outer box. It’s nice to see that the sachets are paper based rather than plastic. There are a few different flavours available and the one I am trying here is the ‘Farm Style’ one.Preparing the soup is pretty much the same as all the other cuppa soup brands. Simply empty a sachet into a mug and pour on boiling water. Give it a good stir and then leave it sit for two to three minutes. You need to give it a stir as you drink it because some of the ingredients fall to the bottom of the mug. Even after doing this, you will probably be left with some pasta and that in the bottom of the mug, which can be eaten with a spoon.It's the flavour that really lets the product down in my opinion. I found it too bland and too peppery for my liking. Of course, we all have different tastes, and this doesn’t mean that you won’t like it.Overall, pricey and a bit bland. I hope that helps.

I like the ethos of these vegan soups - eco friendly, alternative, natural ingredients.However I don't like the price, the salt content or lack of flavour - they just taste VERY salty to me and I found they have more than DOUBLE the salt content of my usual equivalent cup of soups.Then there's the price £19.99 for TEN cups of soup; I am actually shocked.Verdict: Cannot recommend.