Never make soup like this: common mistakes that ruin the dish

Soup is a basic dish that is an integral part of many cuisines around the world. However, you may make mistakes that will spoil the taste and texture when cooking even this simple dish.

The FoodOboz editorial team shares the most common mistakes made when cooking soup. Knowing them, you can avoid disappointment and create a real culinary masterpiece. Here are five main points to pay attention to.

1. Overcooking vegetables

If you add vegetables at the beginning of cooking and leave them in the pot until the end of cooking, they will turn soggy. This not only spoils the texture of the dish, but also deprives it of its bright flavor. It is better to add vegetables in stages depending on their density: first hard (potatoes, carrots), and then tender (greens, peas).

2. Failure to observe the proportions of water and food

Too much water will make the soup bland, while not enough of it will make it thick and stew-like. It is important to keep a balance: the water should barely cover the ingredients, leaving room for further boiling.

3. Adding spices and salt at the beginning

Salt and spices change their properties during prolonged cooking, so it is better to add them at the end. This way you can better control the flavor intensity and avoid over-salting.

4. Using poor quality broth

The broth is the basis of the soup's flavor, and if it is of poor quality, the dish will be ruined. Always use fresh broth, not old, overcooked, or too fatty. To make the broth clear, skim off the foam while cooking the meat.

5. Ignoring the infusion time

After the soup is finished, let it stand for 10-15 minutes. This will allow all the flavors to combine, and the dish will become more rich.