How To Make Soup Less Salty?

Add more unsalted liquid, such as water, broth, or stock

Add more of the main ingredients, such as vegetables, beans, rice, pasta, or meat

Add a peeled potato and simmer, then remove it

Stir in a dairy ingredient, such as cream, milk, yogurt, or sour cream

Add an acid, such as lemon juice or vinegar, in small amounts

Add a sweetener, such as sugar, honey, or maple syrup, in small amounts

Serve with unsalted rice, bread, or crackers

Dilute the soup and adjust other seasonings as needed

Add a starch slurry or extra grains to absorb some saltiness

Balance with herbs and spices that are not salty

Freeze a portion and mix it later with an unsalted batch

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