Soup often requires more seasoning than you'd think. This one condiment can give it an earthy, briny, and very savory flavor.

In addition to salt and pepper ... You could drop a Parmesan rind into the simmering soup, add some leftover shredded chicken, or finish each bowl with a scoop of crème fraîche.

Add the salt and simmer for 10 minutes ... If you eat dairy, this will be a dollop on the served soup. 8. Scoop some rice into a bowl and add the soup. Top with dairy, green onions and cilantro.

Although you'll need a lot more than a pinch of salt when you salt ... your spaghetti or pasta shapes into the pan, and give them a good stir. You don't need to add oil to your pasta water ...

Return the soup to the pot and stir in the coconut milk. Taste and add more salt, if needed. Pour the soup into bowls, squeeze lime juice on top, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Stir them into simmering broth (or ... and any other tasty leftovers you want in the soup. Pour in a little more liquid if needed. Taste for seasoning, adding salt, pepper, fresh herbs, lemon ...

There’s also a teaspoon of orange zest, which didn’t make it into this photo but did make it into the soup. The yogurt ... so use caution. Add additional salt or pepper to taste.