Basic spices used in vegetable soup
Salt and pepper are the basic spices that enhance and intensify the natural flavour of vegetable soup. Bay leaf and allspice, added at the beginning of cooking, give the soup a deep, spicy aroma that permeates all the ingredients, creating a harmonious flavour composition.
How do you enhance the flavour of vegetable soup using herbs and spices?
Lovage, popular in Polish cuisine, adds a distinctive, intense flavour to the soup, which blends perfectly with the vegetables. Nutmeg adds a slight sharpness and depth of flavour, enriching the soup with a delicate, spicy aroma. Dill, both fresh and dried, added at the end of cooking, enriches the soup with a fresh, herbal aroma that adds lightness and freshness to the dish. Marjoram, excellent for thick soups, introduces an herbal flavour and aroma, giving the dish a distinctive and rich flavour.
Vegetable soup with a hint of the Orient
Cumin and cardamom add a unique oriental note to the soup, enriching the flavour with exotic touches that add a touch of mystery and depth. Cinnamon and cloves, ideal for cold days, bring a spicy, warming flavour to the soup that not only adds aroma but also brings a feeling of warmth and comfort. These spices create a harmonious composition that makes the soup exceptionally tasty and aromatic.
Summary
Seasonings for vegetable soup vary according to culinary preferences. The basic seasonings are salt, pepper, bay leaf and allspice, giving a deep aroma. Herbs such as lovage, marjoram and dill enrich the flavour of the soup, while oriental spices such as cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves add a unique, spicy aroma, ideal for cold days.