soups 7 min fix
Chowder Too Thick
Your chowder is gluey because it reduced too far or has too much starch. Warm liquid will loosen it.
gluey texture · too thick · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 whisk in warm milk or stock a little at a time
- 2 simmer 2 minutes to re-integrate
- 3 finish with butter and pepper
If it's still wrong
- use as a sauce for fish or potatoes
- thin further and serve as a soup base
Prevent next time
- stop simmering once it coats a spoon
- add dairy at the end
Notes
Why this works
Warm liquid loosens the concentrated starch network without breaking the soup. A small amount of fat restores creaminess.