How to Thicken a Cream Soup

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Last fall, I made a huge batch of butternut squash soup for a dinner party. I was so proud of the color. Then I served it. Everyone took a sip, and my friend Sarah looked at me with a puzzled face. “Is it… supposed to be like slightly orange tea?” she asked. Yikes.

I didn’t panic. I grabbed a raw potato, cubed it, and threw it in. Ten minutes later, I blended it, added a splash of cream, and served it again. Sarah took another sip and said, “Okay, now this is soup.” I was a hero with a potato. You can be that hero too.

Mastering Creamy Perfection: Tips For Making Thick, Luscious Cream Soup

The “Don’t Boil It” Rule

Here’s a tiny tip that saves a lot of heartache: once you’ve added cream, do not let it boil hard. A gentle simmer is fine. A rolling boil will break the cream and make your soup grainy and separated. It’ll look sad and curdled, like a bad breakup.

Keep the heat low. Stir often. Treat your cream soup with the gentle respect it deserves, and it will return the favor with a silky, luscious texture. It’s a relationship, not a race.