The Kraft Singles’ Souplings started out as an octet of powdery, frozen dumplings. Ten minutes later, with the help of canola oil, water, and steaming, they magically transformed into brown-gold miniature volcanos with a glistening sheen. The Souplings had no aroma, giving me no indication of the good things to come. Thankfully the reality of what’s inside ends up being the stuff of dreams.
At first bite, the Souplings were like tiny Hot Pockets that included all that was promised — cheese, bread, and tomato soup. Out of the three elements, the gooey and bright Kraft cheese reigned supreme and, like it often does, became stuck to my teeth.
The cheese oozed out of the bottom of some of my Souplings and created a bonus bit of cheese crisp that was crunchy and tasty. The breading is like seasoned croutons and somehow remains crunchy. That’s quite a feat, considering the long journey it took from being made in California, frozen, and then cooked on the opposite coast of America.
Fair warning: The Souplings quickly run cold after cooking. However, hot or not, they are delicious at any temperature. Also, each Soupling can be downed within three bites, so take your time and savor each one.
