Ching’s Secret Cook Up Soups Review – We Tried 4 Variants

Team Mishry

3 years ago

Mishry Rating

Flavor

4 / 5

Consistency

3 / 5

Convenience

4 / 5

Summary

Ching’s Secret Cook Up soups are tasty and convenient. Manchow Noodles and Lemon & Coriander were our Top Picks for the lip-smacking flavors and thick consistency. The ratings are for these variants.

Light but hearty, soups make for comforting meal options. But the unceasing boiling and stirring of soup prepared from scratch can be daunting. To cut down on the prep-time, there are packs of instant soups. Just add warm water, stir, and voila!

Earlier we reviewed two Ching’s Instant soups – Tomato Oats and Lemon Coriander. The flavors and consistency were impeccable. Impressed, we decided to try out the new ‘Cook Up’ range. For this, we ordered Asian Hot, Manchow Noodles, Hot & Sour, and Lemon Coriander, and here’s our Ching’s Cook Up Soups review.

Variants We Reviewed

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Ching’s Secret Cook Up Soups – What You Need To Know

These are the four variants we reviewed from the range.

All you need to know about Ching’ Secret cook up soups is discussed here.

1. Package Type

The soup mixes are packed in a single-use pack. These are not resealable.

2. Available Flavours

In addition to the ones we reviewed, here are five flavors offered in the ‘Cook Up’ range.

Mix Veg
Hot & Sour
Manchow
Sweet Corn
Tomato

3. Price Range

A pack holding four serves is priced at Rs 65.

4. Shelf Life

The soups have a shelf life of 12 months.

5. Main Ingredients

Corn Flour, Sugar, Iodized Salt, Dehydrated Vegetables, Dried Glucose Syrup, Flavor Enhancers are the main ingredients. A unique combination of flavor enhancers and veggies is used for each variant.

6. Nutritional Information

Per 100 grams, these soups offer 320-370 Kcal with 60-70 grams of carbohydrates, 1-7 grams of fats, and 6-9 grams of proteins.

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Ching’s Secret Cook Up Soups – Our Review Factors

In the case of instant soups, convenience is as significant as taste. A lump-free consistency, easy mixability, and evenness of flavors throughout have been gauged during the review.

1. Taste

Instant soups are often packed with an undesirable, industrial taste that ruins the overall experience. We checked all the varinats for this. Apart from that, we checked for seasonings.

2. Flavour

Are the flavors refreshing? Do they combine well with each other? Are they balanced or does one flavor overpower the other? Does the flavor mentioned on the pack showcases itself taste-wise too?

3. Aroma

Did the dominant flavors of the soup reflect aroma wise too? Were any industrial or artificial aromas? If yes, which variant was it?

4. Texture

What textural variety does the soup offer? This parameter discusses the crunch of veggies, the crispiness of noodles. Did they lend a bite or had they turned soggy upon mixing?

6. Consistency

After adding the recommended quantity of water, did the soups have a thick, luscious consistency or did they feel too watered down?

Ching’s Secret Cook Up Soups – Detailed Review

Here is a tabular comparison of the four variants we reviewed.

Ching’s Secret Cook Up Soups	Lemon Coriander	Manchow Noodles	Hot & Sour	Asian Hot
Main Ingredients	Corn Flour, Iodized Salt, Dehydrated Vegetables (15.5%), [Carrot, Cabbage, Spinach, Beans, Coriander Leaves (0.8%)], Sugar, Dried Glucose Syrup, Lemon Powder (6%), Flavor Enhancer, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Pepper Powder, Sunflower Oil, Turmeric Powder, Natural Flavoring Substances.	Noodles (38%) [Refined Wheat Flour, Refined Palm Oil, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Gelling Agent], Corn Flour, Dehydrated Veggies (13.5%) [Carrot, Cabbage, Mushroom], Iodized Salt, Sugar, Soy Sauce Powder (Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Flavor Enhancer, Dehydrated Garlic, Pepper Powder, Onion Powder, Sunflower Oil, Chilli Powder.	Corn Flour, Dehydrated Vegetables (20%) [Carrot, Cabbage, Mushroom], Iodized Salt, Sugar, Dried Glucose Syrup, Flavor Enhancer, Onion Powder, Chilli Powder, Soy Sauce Powder (Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Pepper Powder, Sunflower Oil.	Corn Flour, Iodized Salt, Dehydrated Vegetables (9.5%) [Cabbage, Carrot, Beans, Parsley], Dried Glucose Syrup, Tomato Powder, Flavor Enhancer, Chilli Powder, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Garlic, Natural Flavoring Substances.
Price	Rs 65	Rs 65	Rs 65	Rs 65
Shelf Life	12 months	12 months	12 months	12 months
Calories	326 Kcal	362 Kcal	290 Kcal	320 Kcal

The four Ching’s Secret Cook Up variants we reviewed are packed in a pouch that is not resealable. Each pack holds four serves. Since we prepared one serve, the soup mix and water were added proportionately, following the instructions on the pack. Taste, consistency, and other tasting and non-tasting parameters are discussed below.

1. Lemon Coriander

Flavor- 4/5

Consistency- 3/5

Convenience- 4/5

In the dry stage, this powder had a whitish appearance with a prominent citrusy, lemony aroma. We also observed the dehydrated veggie bits in the powder.

Post-cooking, the soup looked clear with a tinge of green. The dehydrated veggies and bits of greens/herbs added vibrancy to the bowl. In around three minutes, the powder had converted into a soup beautifully. This was served immediately and we noticed a clear soup-like consistency. It’s thinner than the other variants, for sure.

Without a doubt, this was one of the yummiest we tried from the range. The lemon and coriander flavors marry each other quite well. The crunch and texture added by the dehydrated veggies is commendable. All-in-all, this tasted fresh and the citrusy flavor was appreciated by the entire Team.

We noticed a citrusy aroma in this stage.

This had a generous amount of dehydrated veggies.

Features

A 55-gram pack is priced at Rs 65.
It has a shelf life of 12 months.
One pack holds four serves.
Main Ingredients- Corn Flour, Iodized Salt, Dehydrated Vegetables (15.5%), [Carrot, Cabbage, Spinach, Beans, Coriander Leaves (0.8%)], Sugar, Dried Glucose Syrup, Lemon Powder (6%), Flavor Enhancer (INS 635), Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Pepper Powder, Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Sunflower Oil, Thickener (INS 415), Turmeric Powder, Natural Flavoring Substances (Coriander)

Likes

The taste and aroma seem very fresh.
We liked how the dehydrated veggies add a crunch.
The lemon and coriander flavors are prominent and pair well.
This is easy to prepare and pocket-friendly!

Best Suited For

Looking for something fresh, filling, and light? We recommend trying the Lemon and Coriander Ching’s soup.

Ching’s Lemon Coriander Cook Up Soup 55g

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Ready in 3 minutes Made with premium quality ingredients Contains real exotic vegetables Authentic flavours Serves 4 100% vegetarian

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2. Manchow Noodles Cook Up Soup

Flavor- 4/5

Consistency- 3/5

Convenience- 4/5

While gauging the soup mix in its dry stage, we observed a dull brown appearance with small bits of noodles, and dehydrated veggies, mostly mushrooms.

During the tasting, we witnessed a generous amount of mushrooms. A combination of Shiitake and Wood ear mushrooms, this added a chewy, chunky bite to the soup. The noodle bits were cooked well and they lent a textural variety. These weren’t long noodle strands, they were smaller bits.

This soup has a well-rounded seasoning with a dominant soy and garlic flavor. The earthy, almost meaty, flavor and aroma of mushrooms is inviting and delicious.

Overall, we quite liked this variant.

Shiitake and Wood ear mushrooms lend quite different flavors and aroma. But the chunky texture and mouthfeel are more or less similar.

Shiitake has strong earthy flavors and awakens the umami taste buds on the palette. Wood ear mushrooms, on the other hand, have no prominent flavors, but they are known to beautifully absorb the spices/gravies they are added to.

Aromatic and high on mushrooms, this soup was one of our Top Picks.

Features

A 72-gram pack holds four serves.
It is priced at Rs 65.
The shelf life is the same as above.
Main Ingredients- Noodles (38%) [Refined Wheat Flour, Refined Palm Oil, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Gelling Agent (INS 508), Emulsifying Agent (INS 452 (i)), Acidity Regulator (INS 501 (i))], Corn Flour, Dehydrated Veggies (13.5%) [Carrot, Cabbage, Mushroom], Iodized Salt, Sugar, Soy Sauce Powder (Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Flavor Enhancer, Dehydrated Garlic, Pepper Powder, Onion Powder, Thickener (INS 415), Sunflower Oil, Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Chilli Powder.