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When I was making this yummy [cheesy potato soup](https://steemit.com/recipes/@pinkspectre/cheesy-potato-soup) the other day, I was so grateful that all of the ingredients blended well together to make a flavorful, easy soup. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes, despite my best efforts, the flavor of a soup is pretty *meh*. Thankfully over the years, I have developed a few tricks that are sure to boost the flavor and create layers of unexpected flavor in every soup. So if you’re looking to make your soups superlative, here are a few tricks for you


<b>Save Your Rinds</b>
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Waste not want not, right? I always stash my rinds in the freezer to be used at a later time to give a buttery, cheesy component to future soups. Throw your inedible parmesan rinds in ziplock bag and keep them in the freezer until you have a pot of soup or stew on the stove. The difference it makes in the broth is incredible. 

<b>Tomatos to the Rescue</b>
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Even if you aren’t looking for a soup heavy on tomato flavor, a spoonful of tomato sauce adds a bright, sweet component that’s sure to perk up all soups. 

<b>Soy Sauce Can Be a Game Changer</b>
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Add a splash of soy sauce to your soups for a nice umami tone that your soup may be lacking If you do use soy sauce in your soups, be sure to limit the salt you would usually incorporate, as soy sauce is plenty salty.