I caught a cold/flu and made chicken soup. Lots of garlic, ginger, chilli etc..It was good but lacked that special something. I would love to hear any tips or secrets!
I caught a cold/flu and made chicken soup. Lots of garlic, ginger, chilli etc..It was good but lacked that special something. I would love to hear any tips or secrets!
by Kredstarr2020
44 Comments
Southern-Character-1
Salt?
Puzzled-Cranberry-12
My in-laws line a bowl with mashed potatoes then add the chicken noodle soup. It sounds weird, but it’s surprisingly good.
InjuryDiz
What are all the ingredients?
Black pepper and coriander seeds are usually great additions for flavor.
DogIsBetterThanCat
I add a lot of dried parsley, and some rosemary/thyme.
Ilikewaterandjuice
Vegetable or mushroom stock.
Cream or Coconut milk
Vinegar or lime juice?
Dismal-Kangaroo6327
A little lemon juice
Eiwob_2022
Try a little fish sauce and a tiny bit of sugar. Not too much and it’ll give it that umami hit.
Addison_Majestic
Tumeric and Thyme.
i_am_regina_phalange
Probably some herbs and salt.
TWiTcHThECLoWN
Cabbage. It’s so underrated in soup.
Big_Booty_1130
Bay leaf?
heyitsfletch
Try some shirodashi. You won’t regret it
ET__
Noodles
willignoreu
Make the broth from a Costco chicken in a big pot of water
stannisonetruemannis
Sesame oil
Sufficient_Elk_7811
Salt
rococo78
I got into a soup making phase for awhile. At first they came out a little underwhelming.
The trick ended up being salt and olive oil. Once I added those two ingredients, everything else just popped.
Hummingvbird4706
Poultry seasoning
Big-Pain-7383
Tumeric for color and medicinal value
dadjokenumber11
Msg
menntu
New Mexican green chili.
nocream33
Spoonful of ACV
edit: the acronym
brazeau
White pepper, onion powder, celery salt, and sage. Can’t go wrong!
jessicat7474
A splash of siracha
KoolaidKong
I personally like fresh dill and lemon juice at the end. A bay leaf during the cooking process adds some nice earthiness, too.
SpecterGT260
Mom has to make it. That’s the special something
Jwill294
Dude you have a cold, taste reduced, it probably tasted amazing lmao
29and29and29and
Fresh mint leave, if avaliable, and a splash of lemon juice, and perhaps a small bay leave while cooking/reheating. Speedy recovery!
Rep-Binks
I’ve started adding rubbed sage to mine. Add your spices towards the end so there is a stronger flavor. I sauté the shallots instead of onion before adding to the soup. Generous on the pepper and salt to taste. I like to roast my carrots too before adding them to the soup since I like that flavor more! And a dash of Lemmon at the end.
SilentSamizdat
Good chicken stock needs more salt than you think.
scooty-boots
Apple cider vinegar for a flavor punch and health benefits. Same with lemon juice- vitamin c and helps balance your ph. Bay leaf for flavor, or my favorite is a dash of old bay. I hope you feel better soon op.
Nachofunguy
Celery salt a good amount of bullion and lots of fresh ground black pepper, no noodles needed
MuckNGS
It may sound weird, but honey!
meleeon
I always add fresh chopped dill to chicken soups
TheHillMonk
I swear to god if you tell anyone! Just a hint of Cajun seasoning, not enough to taste but enough to feel. It warms the belly just a bit more. Don’t turn it into a Cajun dish, just a hint. And black pepper And a bay leaf
u-cant
Celery seed
bretagcn
White wine and thyme!
FormicaDinette33
It needs a little acid. Maybe lemon or lime or a dash of rice vinegar.
bleeerrghharrystyles
i add lemon pepper seasoning to my broth sometimes! pretty tasty
sbouzounis
Did you add lemon?
Confident_Series8226
salt and lemon
Chonkycat762x39
The secret is crack.
ohiathere
MSG and some lemon juice.
toorigged2fail
*Fresh* dill.. though I think I’d take out the ginger if I added that
44 Comments
Salt?
My in-laws line a bowl with mashed potatoes then add the chicken noodle soup. It sounds weird, but it’s surprisingly good.
What are all the ingredients?
Black pepper and coriander seeds are usually great additions for flavor.
I add a lot of dried parsley, and some rosemary/thyme.
Vegetable or mushroom stock.
Cream or Coconut milk
Vinegar or lime juice?
A little lemon juice
Try a little fish sauce and a tiny bit of sugar. Not too much and it’ll give it that umami hit.
Tumeric and Thyme.
Probably some herbs and salt.
Cabbage. It’s so underrated in soup.
Bay leaf?
Try some shirodashi. You won’t regret it
Noodles
Make the broth from a Costco chicken in a big pot of water
Sesame oil
Salt
I got into a soup making phase for awhile. At first they came out a little underwhelming.
The trick ended up being salt and olive oil. Once I added those two ingredients, everything else just popped.
Poultry seasoning
Tumeric for color and medicinal value
Msg
New Mexican green chili.
Spoonful of ACV
edit: the acronym
White pepper, onion powder, celery salt, and sage. Can’t go wrong!
A splash of siracha
I personally like fresh dill and lemon juice at the end. A bay leaf during the cooking process adds some nice earthiness, too.
Mom has to make it. That’s the special something
Dude you have a cold, taste reduced, it probably tasted amazing lmao
Fresh mint leave, if avaliable, and a splash of lemon juice, and perhaps a small bay leave while cooking/reheating. Speedy recovery!
I’ve started adding rubbed sage to mine. Add your spices towards the end so there is a stronger flavor. I sauté the shallots instead of onion before adding to the soup. Generous on the pepper and salt to taste. I like to roast my carrots too before adding them to the soup since I like that flavor more! And a dash of Lemmon at the end.
Good chicken stock needs more salt than you think.
Apple cider vinegar for a flavor punch and health benefits. Same with lemon juice- vitamin c and helps balance your ph. Bay leaf for flavor, or my favorite is a dash of old bay. I hope you feel better soon op.
Celery salt a good amount of bullion and lots of fresh ground black pepper, no noodles needed
It may sound weird, but honey!
I always add fresh chopped dill to chicken soups
I swear to god if you tell anyone! Just a hint of Cajun seasoning, not enough to taste but enough to feel. It warms the belly just a bit more. Don’t turn it into a Cajun dish, just a hint.
And black pepper
And a bay leaf
Celery seed
White wine and thyme!
It needs a little acid. Maybe lemon or lime or a dash of rice vinegar.
i add lemon pepper seasoning to my broth sometimes! pretty tasty
Did you add lemon?
salt and lemon
The secret is crack.
MSG and some lemon juice.
*Fresh* dill.. though I think I’d take out the ginger if I added that