To add variety to the flavours, try mixing in fresh or dry herbs, curry powder, pepper, spices or even pureed whole tomatoes to your KicStart™ soups.

For an extra hearty meal add a range of steamed vegetables from the 'free foods' list.

Alternatively, for a thinner consistency add more water.

Fresh herb pastes

There are some great fresh herb pastes available in your supermarket. Look for brands such as Gourmet Garden for flavours like Chili, Basil, Ginger, Italian Herbs or Thai Seasoning. Usually a generous squeeze into the water in your shaker before you add the KicStart soup powder will be enough to add that extra dash of flavour.

[Remember - with anything spicy it is best to start with a small amount first – you can always add more if you like stronger flavours!]

Cooked vegetables

Heat up leftover vegetables from dinner the night before, cook some frozen vegetables or cook some mushrooms to mix in to your KicStart soup once you have prepared it.

Fresh greens and vegetables

Leafy greens like spinach, rocket and shallots, or vegetables such as fresh diced tomato or bean sprouts don’t need cooking and can just be added straight to your soup.

Tinned tomato or passata

A small tin of peeled chopped tomatoes or a generous dollop of tomato passata works well too.

Condiments

Condiments such as Tabasco or Worcestershire Sauce can also add some zing to your soups. Just mix into the water in your shaker before adding the KicStart soup powder.

Recipes

If you are not sure what to try, or prefer a recipe to follow, we have put together some suggestions that have been given to us by HWFL members and graduates.

A rich, smoky, pumpkin packed mouthful of flavour! My favourite is Kent, but You can use butternut or jap pumpkin if you prefer. For the best flavour we suggest roasting a whole baking tray of pumpkin, so you have plenty of pumpkin leftovers for free snacking or to try in a Creamy Chicken KicStart™ soup tomorrow!

Preparation Time: few minutes

Cooking Time: 35 - 40 minutes

Serves: 1 (with left over roasted pumpkin)

Ingredients:

• 1 x sachet Pumpkin & Herb KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• ½ Kent pumpkin peeled, cut into 3cm pieces (allows for leftovers)
• 2 tsps paprika
• (alternative: 1 cup chopped steamed pumpkin with ½ tsp paprika stirred through)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius
2. Spread pumpkin out on baking tray and sprinkle with paprika
3. Roast until golden and tender – approx. 35 to 40mins
4. Pour 200ml cold water into your HWFL shaker
5. Add the KicStart™ soup powder to the shaker
6. Secure the lid and shake until smooth
7. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl, and microwave gently until warm but not boiling (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)
8. Stir in the desired quantity of smoky roasted pumpkin

Boost your immune system with red capsicum – rich in Vitamin C.

Preparation Time: few minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 x sachet Italian Style Tomato KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• ½ x small red capsicum* – seeds removed
• 6 x roma tomatoes, halved
• 1 small clove fresh garlic
• 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Black pepper

*If you don’t have time to roast your own capsicum you can find jars of roasted capsicum/peppers in the Pickled Vegetables section of our supermarket – these are already cooked so just add at Step 5. They will be bottled in oil so please drain well first)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200c
2. Place the capsicum, tomatoes and garlic on a baking tray
3. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle on the basil
4. Bake for 25 to 30 mins then allow to cool
5. When cool slice the capsicum, tomatoes and garlic finely or blend together
6. Add the water into your HWFL shaker
7. Add the KicStart soup powder and roasted vegetable mix
8. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed
9. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl and microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)
10. Garnish with a grind of black pepper and serve

Arrabbiata sauce in Italian, is a spicy sauce made from garlic, tomatoes, and dried red chili peppers.

Preparation Time: few minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 x sachet Italian Style Tomato KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• ¼ tsp dried chilli or 1 small fresh red chilli sliced finely
• ¼ tsp garlic powder or 1 small clove fresh garlic crushed and finely diced
• ¼ tsp dried basil or 6 fresh basil leaves
• Black pepper to serve

Method:

1. Add the water into your HWFL shaker
2. Add the KicStart soup powder
3. Add chilli and garlic
4. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed
5. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl and microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)
6. Tear the basil leaves (this releases the flavours more intensely than chopping with a knife) and stir through the soup.
7. Garnish with a grind of black pepper and serve

Create a sweet rich flavour with a boost of extra tomato and herbs.

Preparation Time: few minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 x sachet Italian Style Tomato KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• 100ml tomato passata or 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp dried basil
• 1 x medium tomato diced
• Black pepper to serve

Method:

1. Add the water into your HWFL shaker
2. Mix in the passata or tomato paste and stir with a fork
3. Add the KicStart soup powder, oregano and basil
4. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed
5. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl and microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)
6. Stir through the diced fresh tomato and garnish with a grind of black pepper

For something super quick and easy which is bursting with flavour! You can enjoy the left-over Salsa with crunchy carrot and celery sticks as a tasty free food snack.

Preparation Time: few minutes

Cooking Time: few minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 x sachet Italian Style Tomato KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• 2 tablespoons store bought Salsa
• Squeeze of lime

Method:

1. Add the water into your HWFL shaker
2. Mix in the Salsa and stir with a fork
3. Add the KicStart soup powder
4. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed
5. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl and microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)
6. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice

Spice up your chicken soup with this spicy Indian twist – if you really like it hot why not sprinkle in chili flakes as well!

Preparation Time: few minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 x sachet Creamy Chicken KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• 1 tablespoon Madras Curry Powder
• A few sprigs fresh coriander leaf and a squeeze of lime juice to serve

Method:

1. Add the water into your HWFL shaker
2. Add the KicStart soup powder and the curry powder
3. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed
4. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl and microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)
5. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and fresh chopped coriander leaves

Be sure to brown the mushrooms well for the best flavour in this re-imagining of an old favourite!

Preparation Time: few minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 x sachet Creamy Chicken KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 6 Button mushrooms sliced
• Chopped parsley or chives to serve

Method:

1. Fry the mushrooms in a non-stick pan until golden
2. Add the water into your HWFL Shaker
3. Stir in the mustard and whisk to mix
4. Add the KicStart soup powder
5. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed
6. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl and add the mushrooms
7. Microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium
   heat in a saucepan)
8. Serve with fresh chopped parsley or chives

Roasted cauliflower and fresh brussels sprouts really bulk up your meal into a fragrant and satisfying soup. You won’t use all the roasted vegetables in the soup, and the leftovers make a delicious free snack hot or cold.

Preparation Time: few minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 x sachet Creamy Chicken KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• ½ head cauliflower
• 10 brussels sprouts (optional)
• 1 tbsp ground cumin or cumin seeds
• 1 tblsp ground coriander
• Squeeze of lemon juice to serve

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees
2. Chop cauliflower and brussels sprouts – make the chunks even sized and not too big
3. Spread out on a baking tray and sprinkle over the cumin and coriander
4. Roast until cooked through and starting to brown and crisp at the edges – about 20 minutes depending on how small your chunks are.
5. Add the water into your HWFL Shaker
6. Add the KicStart soup powder
7. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed
8. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl and microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)
9. Stir in your desired quantity of the roasted vegetables and serve with a squeeze of lemon juice

Classic flavours make this a favourite that can be served any time of the year! We have used a frozen vegetable mix and a herb mix from the supermarket, but fresh steamed veggies or fresh herbs would work a treat too!

Preparation Time: few minutes

Cooking Time: approx. 10 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 x sachet Creamy Chicken KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• 1 cup frozen winter vegetable mix (green beans, carrot, cauliflower, broccoli)
• ½ tsp dried mixed herbs (thyme, rosemary, marjoram, basil, oregano, sage)

Method:

1. Toss the herbs through the frozen vegetables in a heat proof bowl and steam in the microwave until warmed through
2. Add the water into your HWFL Shaker
3. Add the KicStart soup powder into the shaker
4. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed
5. Pour the soup into the heat proof bowl with the vegetables and stir
6. Microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)

Chop suey (or tsaâp suì) is Cantonese for “mixed small bits or odds and ends.”, so if you want to use different vegetables go ahead!

Preparation Time: few minutes

Cooking Time: approx. 10 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

•  1 x sachet Asian Beef KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• 2 tsps black bean sauce
• 1 small tin sliced water chestnuts
• 1 small tin sliced bamboo shoots
• 1 small tin mushrooms

Method:

1. Add the water into your HWFL Shaker
2. Stir in the black bean sauce
3. Add the KicStart soup powder
4. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed
5. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl and stir in your desired quantity of drained water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and mushrooms
6. Microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)

Basil, coriander, ginger and lemongrass with a touch of lime give warmth and flavour without setting your mouth on fire! We used the Gourmet Garden Thai Seasoning paste which is located with the fresh herbs in most supermarkets.

Preparation Time: few minutes

Cooking Time: approx. 10 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

•  1 x sachet Asian Beef KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• 1 tblsp Thai seasoning paste
• 6 leaves basil
• ¼ red capsicum sliced thinly
• ¼ red onion sliced thinly
• Squeeze fresh lime to serve

Method:

1. In a non-stick pan on high heat and stir fry the onion and capsicum for 3 minutes in the seasoning paste
2. Turn off the heat and stir through the fresh basil which will wilt
3. Add the water into your HWFL Shaker
4. Add the KicStart soup powder
5. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until well mixed
6. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl , add the stir fried vegetables and microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)

Carrot and ginger kicks the flavour up a notch of our traditional pumpkin soup to brighten up your day!

Start with a small amount of ginger as it can be quite a strong flavour. For an extra burst of orange add a sprinkle of turmeric at step 1.

Preparation Time: few minutes

Cooking Time: few minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 x sachet Pumpkin & Herb KicStart™ soup
• 200ml cold water
• 1 small carrot chopped
• 1cm fresh ginger root chopped or ¼ tsp dried or minced ginger
• ¼ tsp turmeric (optional)

Method:

1. Pour 200ml cold water into blender
2. Add the chopped carrot and ginger and turmeric (optional)
3. Secure the lid and blend until smooth
4. Switch off the blender and open the lid to add the KicStart™ soup powder
5. Secure the lid and blend again
6. Pour the soup into a heat proof bowl, and microwave gently until warm but not boiling. (Can also be heated over a medium heat in a saucepan)