"Soup is often thought of as a light appetizer, or a dish that needs bulking out with carb-heavy sides to feel substantial enough, but this is far from the truth. When whipping up a batch of homemade soup, you don't have to limit yourself to the standard veggie, meat, and broth combo. If you want to turn your comforting creation into a complete meal, there are plenty of delicious ways to upgrade the brothy base into something altogether more hearty."
"While carbs, like starchy veggies and grains, are a natural choice for adding sustenance to soup, other add-ins like protein-rich meats and legumes or rich cheeses also do an excellent job of making each bowlful that bit more filling. These ingredients will make your soup taste incredible, too, introducing new textures and flavors that'll complement the other classic components of a soup beautifully."
Soup can be transformed into a complete, hearty meal by adding fillings beyond the basic vegetable, meat, and broth combination. Carbohydrates such as starchy vegetables and grains increase satiety, while proteins like meats and legumes and rich cheeses add substance, flavor, and texture. Many additions are nutrient-dense, provide essential vitamins and minerals, and are simple to incorporate without complex prep. Potatoes exemplify a versatile starchy additive, offering vitamin C, potassium, and manganese, and can be cubed and simmered for a chunky soup or blended for a silky finish.
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