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In reply to the discussion: My soup is lacking open to suggestions [View all]Kali
(55,003 posts)48. try some caraway seeds, maybe a little dill
what fat are you using for your roux? try bacon grease instead
is this a cream soup or broth based? add bullion or other beef flavoring for broth based, for sure. tomato of some kind is good in there as well. bay leaf, carrots, celery.
a few other things to try (not all at once! but for either cream or broth based): sherry, Worcestershire, red pepper, cajun seasoning, green chiles, mushrooms, garlic, beer, smoke (a drop or two of liquid or use something like smoked paprika or chipotle - a little goes a long way, be careful)
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Try putting the 2 diced onions in the roux when you get it as dark as you like.
stonecutter357
Feb 2020
#5
I'd go for a loaded bacon cheeseburger soup. Use cheddar, tomatoes, bacon bits, mustard ...
marble falls
Feb 2020
#25
Yup. My step daughter clued me in on adding a dash of soy sauce to steamed spinach.
dhol82
Feb 2020
#31
Somewhere you need some source of sugar ... tom soup has sugar so that may be plenty
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#36
Refrigerated produce section at my Safeway, along with the various other herb-type pastes
mr_lebowski
Feb 2020
#43
i don't eat cheese, but like my uncle's onion soup. it needed a bit of garlic. maybe some bouillon?
pansypoo53219
Feb 2020
#56
Add garlic and salt... butter if you have no calorie issues as it pack a great deal of flavor.
Demsrule86
Feb 2020
#61