Real talkThis can get messy and might change your soup’s texture or flavor profile.

Bill of materials

• Raw potatoes or cooked rice or pasta
• Soup pot

Assembly

1. 1Peel and cut a raw potato into large chunks, or measure out cooked rice or pasta.
2. 2Add the potato chunks or cooked starch to the soup pot.
3. 3Simmer for 15-20 minutes to let the starch absorb salt.
4. 4Remove potato chunks before serving, or leave rice/pasta if appropriate.
5. 5Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.