Quick & Easy Camping Tip: Ready-made soups for on the go

Sometimes things need to be done quickly – especially when camping. Ready-made soups are an ideal solution when you're short on time or energy but still want a warm meal. They're lightweight, space-saving, and easy to prepare. Here are a few tips on how to upgrade ready-made soups and enhance their flavor to make them an even more delicious meal:

Why ready-made soups are perfect for camping

• Minimal effort: Just heat water, stir the soup, done!

• Easy to transport: Powdered soups or packet soups weigh almost nothing and take up hardly any space in your backpack.

• Versatile: There is a huge selection of flavors – from tomato to chicken noodle.

• Fast energy: Ideal when you're hungry after a long day of hiking.

Tips for pimping up ready-made soups

1. Add fresh ingredients

• Vegetables: Pack some fresh or pre-cooked vegetables like zucchini, peppers, carrots, or spinach. Simply chop them up and let them simmer in the hot soup.

• Herbs: Fresh parsley, coriander or chives give the soup a special aroma.

2. Add extra protein

• Eggs: Stir a beaten egg into the boiling soup – this creates a kind of egg-flake soup.

• Canned fish: Tuna or mackerel can make your soup more filling.

• Sausages: Cut small sausages or wieners into it – delicious and hearty.

3. Add carbohydrates

• Rice or noodles: Add pre-cooked rice or instant noodles to make the soup more hearty.

• Bread: Serve the soup with crusty baguette or croutons.

4. Season to taste

• Spices: You can intensify the flavor with chili, paprika, curry or garlic.

• Sauces: A splash of soy sauce, Tabasco or a dollop of sour cream gives the soup an extra kick.

Popular ready-made soups for camping

1. Tomato soup: Perfect with a dollop of cream cheese and some basil.

2. Chicken noodle soup: Ideal for cool evenings, especially spiced up with fresh herbs.

3. Vegetable soup: A great base for additional ingredients such as potatoes or beans.

4. Asian soups: Instant ramen is cheap, delicious, and super quick to prepare.

Tip for sustainable camping

• Use reusable bowls and spoons to avoid waste.

• Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner if it cannot be avoided.

With these little tricks, you can turn a simple instant soup into a delicious meal that will give you energy and warmth – without much effort. Instant soups are not only practical, but with a little creativity, they're also truly delicious! 😊