By Devi Poojari
September 23, 2023
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Health food that is wholesome and nutritious can also be high on flavour – encouraging you to continue eating it. Here are six ways to upgrade a bowl of soup from bland to comforting.
Start with fresh, high-quality ingredients – whether it's vegetables, herbs or protein, using the best ingredients will make a noticeable difference in the flavour of your soup.
Create a variety of textures by adding ingredients like toasted nuts, croutons or savoury granola as garnishes.
As heat can diminish the potency of fresh herbs, it is always best to include ingredients like basil, cilantro, thyme and rosemary in the capacity of garnishes or a bouquet garni.
Add your key ingredients and allow them to cook evenly and complexify in flavour before adding the liquid medium in which your ingredients will cook and simmer.
Serve your soup with garnishes like grated Parmesan cheese, a dollop of Greek yogurt, sour cream or a drizzle of high-quality olive oil.
Experiment with different types of acids, such as balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar or citrus juices.