Add more broth, water, or stock
Stir in coconut milk, cream, or yogurt
Add a starchy ingredient like potatoes, rice, pasta, or beans
Add more of the non-spicy base ingredients
Add a little sugar, honey, or maple syrup
Add acid sparingly, such as lemon juice or vinegar
Serve with bread, rice, or crackers
Remove whole chilies, pepper flakes, or spice pods if possible
Add more salt if the soup tastes flat after dilution
Let the soup simmer longer to blend and mellow the heat
