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Soup That is Too Thin - cjs - 03-07-2009
Every once in a while either my ham & bean or split pea soup turns out thinner than I like. And that happened with my last batch of split pea - most of it, I just served in cups and we were happy. But night before last I wanted something more substantial.
I purred (well really, I pureed
) a can of butter beans in the food processor and added to the soup - what a great texture they gave the soup instantly and the flavor was great!So, I played again last night with some more - had a container (about 1 - 1 1/2 cups) of baked lima beans with some kind of BBQ sauce (can't remember) that I pureed and added to the soup. Wow, what a wonderful flavor.
So, just thought I'd pass along the idea that too thin soup is really not such a bad thing - just makes us play a little more. For what it's worth.
Re: Soup That is Too Thin - Gourmet_Mom - 03-07-2009
Great idea about the butter beans! I never thought of that. I bet it would work with any soup OR stew.
Re: Soup That is Too Thin - pjcooks - 03-07-2009
That is a good idea. I'd probably never get them into the soup, I love butter beans and have been known to eat them right out of the can
PJ
Re: Soup That is Too Thin - bbally - 03-07-2009
You can also keep refried beans handy, does a great job of thickening up a loose stock and adding depth.
Re: Soup That is Too Thin - luvnit - 03-07-2009
Good idea Jean. Every once in a while that happens to me too. I will keep that in mind!
Re: Soup That is Too Thin - Mare749 - 03-07-2009
What a great idea, Jean. Never thought of that. Have used mashed potatoes, but a can of beans would be tastier.
Re: Soup That is Too Thin - esgunn - 03-07-2009
I probably wouldn't have thought about it, but my white turkey/chicken chili, I mash two of the cans of white beans to make a thick base and leave the third can whole for the whole bean texture. It is great.
I haven't made that is a while - I think I may just need to make it this next week. Should have some leftover chicken from beer can chicken tonight.
Re: Soup That is Too Thin - HomeCulinarian - 03-07-2009
That's a great idea, and also adds fiber to the recipe.
Re: Soup That is Too Thin - cjs - 03-07-2009
"also adds fiber to the recipe." - ...and we getting of an age, aren't we?
Re: Soup That is Too Thin - HomeCulinarian - 03-07-2009
Quote:'tis true.
"also adds fiber to the recipe." - ...and we getting of an age, aren't we?
