Premium Soup Mix: The Ultimate Hearty Base.Nutritious, Versatile & Perfect for Comforting Meals

Discover the convenience and wholesome goodness of our Premium Soup Mix, a carefully crafted blend of hearty grains and legumes. This mix typically combines pearl barley, split peas, lentils, and beans to create the perfect foundation for nourishing, satisfying soups and stews. Simply add vegetables, broth, and your favourite seasonings to create a complete, protein-packed meal that's both economical and deeply comforting.

Ideal for busy weeknights or slow weekend cooking, our soup mix is a pantry essential that helps you create restaurant-quality soups at home with minimal effort. It's your shortcut to hearty, homemade comfort food that will warm you from the inside out.

Why Choose Our Soup Mix?

• Perfectly Balanced Blend: We've combined the ideal ratio of grains and legumes for consistent cooking and perfect texture.

• Nutrient-Dense Powerhouse: Packed with plant-based protein, fibre, and essential vitamins and minerals.

• Time-Saving Convenience: No need to measure multiple ingredients – everything you need for a hearty base is in one bag.

• Economical & Versatile: One bag creates multiple family meals and can be used in various recipes.

• Long Shelf Life: A non-perishable pantry staple that's always ready for a quick, nutritious meal.

Popular Ways to Use Soup Mix:

• Hearty Vegetable Soup: The classic use – create a nourishing meal with seasonal vegetables.

• Beef or Lamb Stew: Add to meat stews for extra body and nutrition.

• Slow Cooker Meals: Perfect for all-day simmering in your crockpot.

• Vegetarian Main Dishes: Create substantial meat-free meals with added protein.

• Salad Base: Cook and cool for a nutritious addition to grain salads.

Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

SpicenEasy's Simple Hearty Vegetable & Soup Mix

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 1 hour

• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 cup SpicenEasy Soup Mix

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock

• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp SpicenEasy Dried Thyme

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables (e.g., potatoes, pumpkin, zucchini)

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse Soup Mix: Rinse the soup mix under cold water and drain.

2. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

3. Combine Ingredients: Add the rinsed soup mix, stock, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonal vegetables to the pot.

4. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes, until the soup mix is tender.

5. Season: Remove bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread.

Chef's Tip: *For best results, soak the soup mix in water for a few hours or overnight to reduce cooking time. If you forget to soak, simply add an extra 30 minutes to the cooking time. This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavours continue to develop. Freeze leftovers in portion-sized containers for quick meals later!*

The SpicenEasy Promise

We bring you convenient, quality ingredients for wholesome home cooking, delivered fresh to your door anywhere in New Zealand. From our hearty soup mix to our comforting, family-friendly recipes, we're here to help you create nourishing meals that bring everyone to the table.