Soups are perfect to have on a rainy day, or just in the fridge for a quick meal. Usually they are very easy to make, but if you find that you aren’t completely satisfied with your soups, try using these tips to boost them up a bit.
Depending on what type of soup you are making, there is going to be different base vegetables to build the soup. Most of them, however, will include garlic or onions, and often carrots and celery. Whatever you use, make sure that they are cooked well before you add any other ingredients, and that you season them with salt as they cook!
If you’re using stock cubes or store-bought stock, you might want to consider switching to homemade. This will not only cut salt out of your dish, but you can control what goes in it. If you really don’t have time, go to your local butcher and see if they sell stocks there.
If you’re adding milk or cream to your soup, make sure that it has been warmed slightly, or it could curdle in the soup. You should also turn off the heat before you put the dairy in, so it’s the last thing to go into the soup.
