Karkko says in the next issue that after drinking Quinlan's and other jedis' soup, he would be strong.
http://www.readcomics.tv/star-wars-republic/chapter-35/15
and he does have experience, since he's stated to have drunken jedi essence before.
http://www.readcomics.tv/star-wars-republic/chapter-35/17
This in addition to Tholme's reluctance to allow Vos to face Karkko in fear of having Vos's soup consumed all point to the conclusion that drinking jedi soup does make Karkko stronger.