Soup Thickness

[spathiphyllum]

I made some soup last night with tomatoes, garlic, some herbs, veg stock and single cream. Now i feel i should have used double cream as the soup was quite runny still.

any ideas how i can add some thickness to my soup?

One idea was greek yogurt with some oat milk.

Is greek 'natural' yogurt vegan?

Maybe sour cream would do the trick.

[spathiphyllum]

I wanted to get the plant pot herbs but it was £1 more expensive than the dry (mixed) and it was just one herb when i needed a variety of 4 which the mix provided.

I have fresh mint but need to get some others in

[gingejbee]

Much better than cornstarch is arrowroot...it can be added to boiling liquids and doesn't need to "cooked out" like cornstarch .....and it adds a nice gloss to sauces, soups etc. Bit more expensive to buy, but worth it.

[spathiphyllum]

Would this do?

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/275954705?sc_cmp=ppc*GHS+-+Grocery+-+New*PX+%7C+Shopping+GSC+%7C+All+Products+%2B+Tesco+Brand*Food+Cupboard*PRODUCT_GROUP275954705*&;ds_rl=1116019&ds_rl=1116016&ds_rl=1116019&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkMDiBRDNARIsACKP1FGBFeao6NxfZsD2nwzTRELYaZWqaUjtWNeS_ZDQg0ZpUMAzXx0K4zgaAuhYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[gingejbee]

Yes, although an even pricier way of buying it....I just get a tub of arrowroot (own-brand about 80 or 100grams) and use a heaped teaspoonful. Most supermarkets should have it....mine's from Waitrose.

[gingejbee]

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https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/waitrose-cooks-ingredients-arrow-root/586669-83155-83156

[Rockrose]

Mrs Danvers you are very knowledgable re cooking.

[Rockrose]

Ginge I suggested arrowroot on the first page in my professional opinion far superior thickener

[spathiphyllum]

i'm confident in growing herbs :)