Can I adjust soup texture right before serving?

I'm terrible at getting the right texture for soups and stews. Adding boiling water to adjust the texture right before serving is my usual response. Would this work as a long-term solution, or does it affect other aspects of the taste?

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Best Answer

This will also water down the flavour of the soup. Depending on the type of soup you are making you may have some cooking liquid left over which would be far preferable to plain water.

In fact it's not a bad idea to start with a little more cooking liquid than necessary. Use a fine-mesh sieve to separate the soup ingredients from the cooking liquid. You can then re-introduce the cooking-liquid a bit at a time until you arrive at the right texture. That gives you a margin of error.

Adding milk, cream or sour cream are also possibilities, again, depending on the soup.

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How can you improve the texture of a soup?

Mash or puree some vegetables in your soup to give it a creamy texture while still having some chunky bits, or puree the whole thing for a silky-smooth experience. If your ingredients won't puree easily (like a beef stew), then try pureeing some white beans and mixing them in.

What are the 5 basic principles to be followed in making delicious soup?

7 Principles for Making Better Soup in a Slow Cooker

Add these ingredients at the beginning. ...
Add these ingredients at the end. ...
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Choosing the right cooking time.

What ingredient is best added to adjust the consistency of soup like thick or cream soup?

#1Add Flour or Cornstarch As the granules absorb liquid at an even rate, the solution begins to thicken and you get that desirable thick, creamy consistency.

How can I make my vegetable soup more Flavory?

Adding Extra Flavor \u2013 Herbs And Spices To Add

Fresh or dried herbs such as basil, thyme, oregano or marjoram.

Dried herb blends such as Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence.

Red pepper flakes will add a spicy kick.

Paprika or a curry powder.

Add a parmesan rind and simmer.

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