soups 8 min fix
Chowder Too Thin
Your chowder is watery because it did not reduce or the starch was too low. Thicken with a slurry or potatoes.
thin texture · no body · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold milk and stir in
- 2 simmer 2 minutes to thicken
- 3 add a mashed cooked potato for extra body
If it's still wrong
- blend a portion of the soup
- serve with bread to absorb liquid
Prevent next time
- simmer longer to reduce
- use starchy potatoes
Notes
Why this works
Starch thickens by absorbing water and forming a gel. A small slurry sets the chowder so it clings to a spoon.