Cooking can be tough especially, when you end up ruining the taste and texture of the delicacies by mistake.
One such common blunder is the addition of excess salt in soups and stews. Well, here are some easy tips to help you salvage your soup.
1. Dilute the salt
The simplest way to reduce the saltiness is to add more of the other unsalted ingredients. This could include additional vegetables, broth, water, or even cooked rice, pasta, or potatoes. The idea is to dilute the overall salt concentration.
2. Add more liquid
If your soup is too salty, adding more liquid (such as water, broth, or even milk, depending on the type of soup) can help balance out the flavors. As you add more liquid, you’ll effectively decrease the salt concentration.
3. Acidic ingredients
Adding acidic ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar, or a small amount of tomato sauce can help counteract the saltiness by providing a contrasting flavor.
4. Starchy ingredients
Adding starchy ingredients like cooked rice, pasta, or potatoes can absorb some of the excess salt. These ingredients will absorb the salty broth and help mellow out the flavor.
5. Sugar or sweet ingredients
A touch of sweetness can help balance out excessive saltiness. Consider adding a small amount of sugar, honey, or even a sweet vegetable like carrots.
6. Plain water rinse
Try removing some of the soup and rinsing it with plain water. This should be done very carefully to avoid losing all the flavors. Then, reintroduce the rinsed portion back into the main soup.
7. Potato trick
This is a classic trick for fixing salty soups. Peel a raw potato and place it in the soup for about 15-20 minutes. The potato will absorb some of the salt. Remember to remove the potato before serving.
