Beef Barley Soup with too much wine

I put too much red wine in and it tastes like tomato and wine. I need more of the rich beef flavor back but it is a little salty, will low salt beef stock fix it?

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Best Answer

Simmer it a while first. Red wine mellows a lot with cooking. A beef base like Better Than Bouillon can add more beef flavor without diluting the stew.

You might find that the stew is better the next day. So I would simmer it for an hour or so today, refrigerate it overnight, and then consider beef broth or base tomorrow.

Since you are going to simmer the soup, consider adding diced potatoes to deal with the "saltiness".

As long as you keep it at a simmer, you won't kill the barley or beef. Don't let it hard boil.

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How do you get wine taste out of soup?

There's a fix that's good in a lot of cases, but it's what I'd call a "ghetto" fix\u2014which is that you can add more butter or olive oil. The richness helps balance the taste of the wine. You could also cook and puree some onions, for a savory dish, or apples, for a fruit dish, and add them to mellow the wine flavor.

Can you put too much wine in stew?

You poured too much wine in the sauce. The result won't be the same, but it can still be equally delicious. \u201cIf it's in a stew or braised dish, just let it cook down longer,\u201d says Alejandra Ramos, a New York City-based cooking instructor and owner of culinary concierge service Alejandra Ramos Culinary & Lifestyle.

Is red wine good in beef soup?

Most people agree that cabernet sauvignon is the way to go if you need a red wine to pair with beef stew. With that dry taste thanks to all those tannins, which in turn bring out the flavor of the beef, it won't get overwhelmed if you've have a really hearty stew full of meat and veggies.

Does barley get mushy in soup?

Since the barley can absorb too much of the liquid when made ahead, and get mushy, I find it best to cook the barley separately. Make as directed, just omitting the barley. Cool completely and refrigerate. Follow package directions for barley and cook it separately when you're ready to eat the soup.

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