Is there any way to correct an overdose of thyme

[DemExpat]

in a lentil soup besides adding more lentils and stock?

Could not find an answer on any search engine, so I'll turn to DU for advice.....:-)

Anyone?
Thanks for any help!

DemEx

[slackmaster]

1. Tablespoon of Dave's Insanity Sauce

You may not be able to eat the soup but you sure as hell won't taste the thyme.

[Maple]

2. Just leave it for awhile

Thyme passes.

[DemExpat]

4. lol.....

I'll check it tomorrow....

DemEx

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

3. Did you crush it or leave it whole?

If it's whole you can fish it out if it's not to thick yet. If not and you can handle alcohol, serve the soup with a dollop of sherry.

[DemExpat]

5. Crushed......

Will vinegar do the trick too?
Thanks,
DemEx

I'm wondering if a little sour cream or grated cheese on each serving would help some.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

10. Sour cream might kill it a bit

as I said, the sherry will and is nice with Lentil OR pea soup

[DemExpat]

15. Thanks, I'll try this tomorrow after it sits the night.

DemEx

[otohara]

6. Strain The Broth

and make a lentil salad, with olive oil, onion, & something else, I can't remember...salt, pepper - start over w/ the soup

[DemExpat]

16. I'll keep this in mind.

Thanks
DemEx

[NJCher]

7. I'll ask an expert

And post back shortly.


Cher

[Rainbowreflect]

8. I think that it is a sin to waste thyme.

;-)

[realFedUp]

17. cute.

made me laugh.

[webDude]

9. the used to tell me to takeout salt or pepper put a large potatoe...

or several potatoes in with whatever it is, and cook the potatoes, supposedly they would soak up the spices somewhat. Hey, try it.

[Maddy McCall]

11. It works

potatoes absorb spices--I have done it a million times with veggie soup.

[KoKo]

12. Float lettuce leaf for salt, and potato for spice.....Old Wives Tale/Works

Good luck. I've not thought of using thyme in lentil soup.....but it sounds good....if I try it I will make sure I use only a little.

[DemExpat]

14. It is strong...I did not realize I'd used so much.....

perhaps the organic spice I bought is stronger than the usual supermarket brands....

DemEx

[DemExpat]

13. Thanks for the potato tip....I know that works for salt

but I already have potatoes in the soup - maybe add more?

DemEx

[nclib]

19. Should you take the potatoes out?

And then add more?

If the potatoes absorbed the thyme and you removed them that would remove some of the thyme flavor, right?

I'm not a cook so just guessing. :)

[BigMcLargehuge]

18. Snooze button... oh wait.. (eom)