https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:28:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726539 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 01:12:13 +0000 gingerbebe 2726539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Soy sauce. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726522 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:56:26 +0000 Kemma 2726522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A dash of fish sauce or Worcester sauce might help </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726518 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:30:40 +0000 Caly 2726518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bibliolove: oooh, I'm not familiar, I'll have to check it out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726507 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:04:40 +0000 youboots 2726507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Caly: yes love that stuff </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726481 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:50:06 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2726481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! I added tomato paste, a whole lemon, a bit more salt and some green onions I had laying around. Much much better than Monday.<br /> @Cole: I've heard of it but haven't ever bought any. I'll look into it. I have no doubt that it could save many dinner busts for me, as I tend to under season or just completely forget lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726433 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:02:20 +0000 Cole 2726433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You've probably figured something out for now but for future use I keep a tube of umami paste on hand and it's perfect for stuff like this. Trader Joe's has some for like $3 a tube and it's way more at high end kitchen stores. (Granted it may be better but this stuff is pretty good!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726426 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:26:39 +0000 Bibliolove 2726426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Caly: these are my go-to as well. I also like the Rapunzel brand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726399 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:30:02 +0000 Freckles 2726399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do saute minced garlic, onions, celery and carrots and add it to the soup, simmering for 20 minutes. I would add some kosher/sea salt if necessary and add a splash of red wine vinegar. Some grated parmesan also works nicely with lentil soup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726398 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:29:28 +0000 nana87 2726398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Drizzling olive oil on top adds depth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726392 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:22:39 +0000 Mommy Finger 2726392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Acid is definitely the way to go. I always add it at the end of anything I make in the pressure cooker and crockpot to brighten up the flavor. Red wine vinegar and lemon juice are favorites. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726216 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 09:50:24 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2726216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I do have tomato paste! Perfect, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726215 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 09:49:43 +0000 looch 2726215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't run out to the store for bouillon cubes, those are mostly salt anyway. If I had to make a trip, though, I'd get those Knorr Stock concentrate things (they look like gelatin cubes). Additionally, if I had it, some tomato paste would deepen the flavor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726205 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 09:39:32 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2726205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Stating the obvious but salt and pepper to start. Then I really like lemon juice to brighten up the flavor of lentils. You could also add some garlic and celery when you are reheating and just cook until soft. Those are great stock flavors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726173 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 09:13:01 +0000 Caly 2726173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually have decent luck with better than bouillon </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726141 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:47:07 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2726141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: @sauerkraut: ahh thank you! I knew more salt wasn't the answer but I didn't have any other ideas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726136 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:40:21 +0000 sauerkraut 2726136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Acid - maybe red wine vinegar for your beef and lentil soup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726108 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:13:29 +0000 Mamaof2 2726108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>bouillon cube? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/adding-flavor-to-already-cooked-soup#post-2726099 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 07:51:06 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2726099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last week I made a lentil and beef soup that was really yummy. I decided to make it again this week, enough for 2 dinners. Last week I cooked the lentils in broth but this week I forgot to buy some and made it with just water. And it isn't nearly as flavorful as last week. Today is the day we're supposed to eat it again and I'm wondering if there is anyway to spruce it up? We dont have much in the house right now but I can run to the store if need be. How do you add flavor to boring soup? </p>