What can I do if my soup is too watery?
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How to thicken soupBlend all or part of it. If you've made a broth with chunks of vegetable in it, such as minestrone soup, then pour the soup through a sieve. ... Add cream or yogurt. ... Add flour or cornflour. ... Use a butter and flour paste. ... Blend in bread. ... Add lentils or rice. ...
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When adding dairy products, such as sour cream, yogurt, or whipping cream, stir into heated soup and then turn heat to low. Boiling will cause the soup to curdle. ... Cook only until heated..
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Overcooking the vegetables Start by sautéing onions, garlic, maybe celery, then adding the water and beans, and simmering. Add the carrots in the last half hour or so or when the beans are close to tender. That way the carrots will come out cooked but not mushy.
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You can use any (or every) part of the chicken, but chicken breast is bland, so using this cut alone doesn't add any extra flavor or richness to the soup. → Follow this tip: If you're not using a whole chicken, use chicken thighs (preferably bone-in), or a combination of thigh and breast meat.
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The concept of eating soup to lose weight has spanned decades, but experts say an all-soup diet lacks nutrients and is not sustainable. They do agree it can be smart to eat vegetable-packed soups for some meals though, as these are filling, nutrient-dense, and low in calories.
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The correct way to eat soup at formal gatherings dictates that you should never dip your bread into your soup. Proper soup etiquette for bread is to sip your soup from your spoon, place your spoon on your plate, and then use the same hand you use for your spoon to pick up your bread and take a bite.
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