Seven easy tricks to make your next batch of soup your best.
Soup is soul food, satisfying and warming on a cold day or night.
Here are a few tips to take you beyond the recipe and make all your soups sing.
This adds a deeper savory flavor to the whole soup.
Roast the the Veggies
Similar to searing meat, try roasting your vegetables before adding them to the soup.
Try making an easyroasted root vegetable soupwith squash, potatoes, carrots, and any other vegetables you like.
Irish Beef Stew.
Add some beans or leftover meat from another meal to round it out.
This gives you a jump on the flavor-building process.
They will soften and add extra nutty flavor to the recipe.
White Bean and Ham Soup.
Remove from the soup before serving.
Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples
Got a soup that tastes a little bland and unexciting?
Add a splash of vinegar (any kind!
), or a squeeze of citrus.
Chances are, you could use a little more salt.
Go aheadits ok. Salt perks up flat flavors and helps balance out bitter-tasting ingredients.
Some freshly cracked pepper helps, too!
