Soup toppings
Soup toppings
Soup toppings
Soup toppings
Think of what the cherry does for a sundae—it adds a bit of flavor and a dash of good looks. Before you dip your spoon into your bowl of soup, sprinkle, drizzle, swirl or squeeze a little extra beauty on top. Here are four creative soup-topper ideas, but these are just a jumping-off point-anything goes!
Garden-Fresh Asparagus Soup
Pictured Recipe: Garden-Fresh Asparagus Soup
- More Veggies
We always love an excuse to add more vegetables to a meal. Use veggies as a garnish on pureed soups to reveal what vegetables are actually in the soup. If you’re roasting the veggies, reserve a little for the garnish before pureeing. If you’re using raw vegetables, make sure to thinly slice them.
Thinly sliced radish or cucumber Julienned carrot, cabbage or jicama Chopped tomato Asparagus tips Corn or peas
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
Pictured Recipe: Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
- Swirls and Dollops
A spoonful of yogurt, dash of Sriracha or squeeze of lemon can elevate your soup from flat to amazing. Start with a little bit and add more as desired depending on your topping.
Plain yogurt, sour cream or crème fraîche Pesto, salsa, gremolata or caponata Aioli or tzatziki Extra-virgin oilve oil, sesame oil, nut oils or any flavored oils, such as truffle Hot sauce, such as Texas Pete or Sriracha Asian condiments, such as hoisin sauce, fish sauce or soy sauce Vinegar, such as sherry or red-wine Lemon or lime juice
Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Gouda
Pictured Recipe: Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Gouda
- Crunchies
Sometimes your soup needs a bit more texture. Add crispy bits right before serving so they keep their crunch.
Croutons or toasted fresh breadcrumbs Toasted nuts, such as almonds, pistachios or hazelnuts Crumbled tortilla chips or crackers Toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds Toasted coconut
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Pictured Recipe: Tomato Soup
- Sprinkles
For the most basic garnish, try a touch of green herb or a flick of spice. These garnishes impart a little extra flavor and make your soup look restaurant-worthy.
Chopped herbs, such as chives, cilantro, dill or parsley Dusting of spice, such as cumin, paprika or white pepper Lemon, lime or orange zest Shaved, crumbled or grated cheese, such as feta, Parmesan or Pecorino
Don’t feel you have to limit yourself to one topping. Try sprinkling, drizzling, dolloping or crunching a few for an explosion of flavor. Happy souping!
Garden-Fresh Asparagus Soup
Garden-Fresh Asparagus Soup
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Gouda
Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Gouda
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