Soup Too Spicy
Your soup is too spicy because the heat is concentrated in the broth. Add volume and fat to calm it.
too spicy · burning heat · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 stir in 1/2 cup cooked rice or potatoes to dilute
- 2 add 2 tablespoons cream to bind the heat
- 3 add a pinch of sugar and lime to balance
If it's still wrong
- serve with a dollop of yogurt
- dilute with unsalted stock
Prevent next time
- add chili gradually and taste
- remove seeds from hot peppers
Notes
Why this works
Fat binds capsaicin and starch dilutes it, making each spoonful less intense. A touch of sweetness and acid restores balance.