Simmer uncovered to reduce excess liquid
Mash some of the cooked vegetables or beans
Blend part or all of the soup
Stir in a cornstarch slurry
Stir in a flour slurry
Add a roux
Add mashed potatoes or potato flakes
Add instant potato flakes
Add cream, half-and-half, or milk
Add yogurt or sour cream
Add coconut milk
Add pureed beans or lentils
Add cooked rice, pasta, or grains
Add breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
Add grated cheese
Add egg yolk tempered into the soup
Add pureed vegetables
Add xanthan gum in very small amounts