Anything to thicken soup w/o flour?

[ski_mom]

I'm making baked potato soup and just realized I don't have the 3 tbls of flour that the recipe calls for? Anything else to substitute?

 

[crz4mm2]

corn starch.
Or just cook it down til it thickens.

Oh, instant mashed taters since it is potato soup.

 

[monkeyboy]

plenty based on diets.

need more info

 

[ski_mom]

Thanks! I'll try the potato thing. I'll pull a few extra out and mash them. First time making this. I don't expect it to be perfect anyway!

i just can't believe we don't have flour. The container is completely empty. What's even more surprising is that whoever used the last of it
washed the container!

 

[snarlingcoyote]

corn starch.
Or just cook it down til it thickens.

Oh, instant mashed taters since it is potato soup.

I've never made potato soup with a recipe, but I've also never used flour in potato soup. I was taught to take a few potatoes out and mash them up with some milk and thicken potato soup that way.

Of course, there is a LOT of Irish and Scots Irish in my family, so it figures that the ways of cooking potatoes would be something passed down!

 

[Imzadi]

Thanks! I'll try the potato thing. I'll pull a few extra out and mash them. First time making this. I don't expect it to be perfect anyway!

i just can't believe we don't have flour. The container is completely empty. What's even more surprising is that whoever used the last of it
washed the container!

Well, at least, that part was thoughtful of them.

 

[mombrontrent]

For some soups (potato included) I like to put about 2/3 to all of the soup in the blender to make it a smooth consistency. If I want it a little chunky I don't blend it all or just pulse it.

 

[marcyinPA]

For some soups (potato included) I like to put about 2/3 to all of the soup in the blender to make it a smooth consistency. If I want it a little chunky I don't blend it all or just pulse it.

Same. I use my immersion blender though. Love that thing! When I make white chicken chili, I also mash a can of white beans to make the soup thicker.

 

[MomofKatie]

Same. I use my immersion blender though. Love that thing! When I make white chicken chili, I also mash a can of white beans to make the soup thicker.

We add a can of pureed beans to many soups- I like to use cannelloni (white kidney) beans. You can add to nearly any creamy or thick soup to thicken and add fiber without a lot of calories.

 

[ski_mom]

Just as a follow up:

The recipe I used said to take out 2-3 slotted spoonfuls out of the pot, mash them and put them back in. Instead I took out 4-5 spoonfuls to mash.

It really turned out pretty good!

As far as flour being in the recipe, while the potatos were boiling over medium heat in the chicken broth, it called for melting some butter, adding the flour to form a paste and then adding some milk and stir until it thickens.

I honestly think just using the potatoes is easier and probably just as good!

At any rate, the family all liked it, so it was a success!

 

[Ladygoldenhair]

Thanks! I'll try the potato thing. I'll pull a few extra out and mash them. First time making this. I don't expect it to be perfect anyway!

i just can't believe we don't have flour. The container is completely empty. What's even more surprising is that whoever used the last of it
washed the container!

I have what mil called boat motor. Take some soup out, mix it, add some instant potato mix or, tbls of pancake mix.

 

[kaytieeldr]

As far as flour being in the recipe, while the potatos were boiling over medium heat in the chicken broth, it called for melting some butter, adding the flour to form a paste and then adding some milk and stir until it thickens.

Typical directions for roux.

 

[indimom]

We add a can of pureed beans to many soups- I like to use cannelloni (white kidney) beans. You can add to nearly any creamy or thick soup to thicken and add fiber without a lot of calories.

What a good idea. I love my soups thick, but always feel guilty since I know it adds all the things I don't need in my diet. I feel like a complete moron for never considering this option! You are awesome!!

 

[scrapquitler]

Try a little bit of instant mashed potato flakes as a thickener

 

[castleview]

Arrowroot.

 

[hsmamato2]

Try a little bit of instant mashed potato flakes as a thickener

I do this for every soup...... we have a wheat allergy in our house....

 

[jdb in AZ]

i've used masa harina -- ground cornmeal which is used to make tamales. If you've ever eaten at a Chili's restaurant, they use masa harina in their enchilada soup.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Creamed corn might have been an option, too. (It thickens my corn chowder.)

 

[Cogswel_Cogs]

I often use corn starch to thicken