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People laugh when I tell them my budget soup trick
I always use leftover pasta water as a base, and it tastes fine.
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max5643d ago
Saw my buddy do that once, his soup was great and now he always does it.
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reed.jana3d ago
Your buddy's GREAT soup is a perfect example. I read that a single win in cooking can create a lifelong habit. Now that trick is probably his GO-TO move.
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lunaf163d ago
Honestly, pasta water often makes soup too starchy and weak. The leftover water lacks real flavor compared to broth or stock. It's a cheap move, but not one that leads to great soup.
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jade_shah791d ago
When lunaf16 says pasta water is too starchy... that's actually what can make soup better. The starch helps thicken it up so it feels richer without adding anything extra. It's not just a cheap trick, it's about not wasting good stuff that's already flavored. My family always saved pasta water for soups and sauces... it gives them a smoother texture. If you salt the pasta water well, it brings a subtle base taste that blends in. So it's more than just weak water, it's a simple way to build flavor from what you already have.
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