Please help me thicken my soup!

Timmne · 3 January 2009 at 4:55PM

Hi all,

Husband-trying-to-be-helpful-by-turning-a-chicken-into-soup here...

I've boiled the bones and made the stock, added an onion and two leeks and then a pile of potatoes which has all now been blended. Tastes great but how do I thicken it as it's still a little runny!

Thanks

Lil2002 · 3 January 2009 at 4:58PM

Either let it boil and it will reduce, or add a little flour to it.

A good day for soup, brrr!

Timmne · 3 January 2009 at 5:00PM

So I just turn the heat back on and leave it for a while?

If I add flour, how do I make it not go lumpy?

Thanks :beer:

Plum_Pie · 3 January 2009 at 5:03PM

You could add some finely chopped peeled potato (or leftover mash, if you have it). It willl just dissolve and you can mash any lumps with the back or a spoon.

Whatever you add will reduce the flavour somewhat, so you may need to add a bit more pepper, a bay leaf, some other bit of herb or similar.

tessie_bear · 3 January 2009 at 5:04PM

i add cooked mashed potao to soup to thicken it

Barneysmom · 3 January 2009 at 5:05PM

If you put a heaped teaspoon of flour (cornflour is best) into a cup then mix a little water into a paste, then tip that into your soup, stirring all the time, it will thicken it nicely.
Usually if I just add flour, it forms lumps.
A spoon of stuffing mix is good too if you've got some.

Timmne · 3 January 2009 at 5:07PM

Barneysmom wrote: »

A spoon of stuffing mix is good too if you've got some.

This is an amazing idea!

What do I do - same as above, mixing it with a little bit of water?

Barneysmom · 3 January 2009 at 5:50PM

Oops sorry, I went to sort the dogs out!
I just put the stuffing mix straight in there - you don't need too much, just tip some in and wait a few minutes for it to soak up, then maybe add a biit more if you need to.

needaspirin · 3 January 2009 at 5:56PM

I keep a packet of cheapest instant mash flakes and just add enough to thicken the soup before serving. It beats buying those expensive thickening granules.

juliapenguin · 3 January 2009 at 5:57PM

I could just eat a chicken soup now.... Can I come round?

christineperseus · 3 January 2009 at 6:01PM

I always add red lentils or oatmeal.

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