In autumn, we often reach for creamy soups, which warm us up on cold days. However, it sometimes happens that our dish comes out too thin and therefore we cannot achieve the good, velvety consistency that was intended. However, we can save our soup by adding something to it that will effectively thicken it and enrich it with nutritional value.
Often, when we want to thicken a soup that is watery, we use flour or roux. However, it is worth using another, healthier method, which will also give our dish a pleasant, creamy structure. All we need to do is add blended vegetables to our soup. We can use, for example, cooked carrots, pumpkin, zucchini, beans or peas. The choice depends on the ingredients the soup is made of and our taste preferences.
This is an effective method because the more vegetables in the pot, the greater the thickening effect. Cooked and mixed products will work as effectively as flour or roux, and will not be as caloric and they will provide additional nutrients and enrich the taste of the dish.
It is also a good and safe choice adding to boiled potato. It has a neutral taste, so it will not change the aroma of the dish, and at the same time it will thicken it perfectly. An alternative is also to add millet, mascarpone cheese or coconut milk. Some people also decide to add avocado to the soup. It has a soft consistency, so it is perfect for a creamy dish and provides valuable nutritional values.
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It is also worth knowing that cream is the key to success when cooking soup not only the amount of vegetables added to it or the cooking time, but also the way they are prepared. If we do it properly, our soup will not be too thin.
Therefore, it is best to prepare the dish start by cooking separately in a small amount of water or broth so that they do not soak up excess liquid. Then, after blending thoroughly, gradually add the rest of the broth or water. This will allow us to control the consistency step by step and we will be able to adjust the density to our preferences.
Let us also remember to: after blending the ingredients, set the soup aside for a while to rest, and the natural starches and fiber from the vegetables could thicken it even more and improve the texture, which will become velvety.
