Soup will be thicker and tastier if you add 1 simple ingredient chef loves
Halloween is almost here, and Christmas is fast approaching right behind it. And when cosy season is upon us, temperatures are dropping and you’ve got Gilmore Girls on repeat, there’s one food that everyone suddenly remembers how much they love: soup.
TL;DR
- Mashed potatoes can be used to thicken and improve the taste of soups.
- The trick involves stirring mashed potatoes into a soup base.
- A basic method involves melting butter, adding flour, salt, and pepper to form a paste, then whisking in soup, milk, potatoes, and cheese until thickened.
- Leftover mashed potatoes, plain or flavored, can be used, or a fresh batch can be made.