“I'd like to have a smaller sort of filler substance”
“to keep up our broth's flavor”
“to keep up our broth's flavor”
“Added to get some actual pumpkin flavor; creator expressed concern because it was labeled for pumpkin pie.”
“Used up the remainder of the bottle.”
“the flavor is still dominated by ham”
The flavor is dominated by ham and saltiness; there is a lingering scent of vanilla from a previous addition, and pumpkin flavor is only present when eating the actual pieces.
The creator is working to balance a strong ham flavor and a lingering vanilla aroma from a previous experimental addition. He is adding dried legumes/grains as filler and fermented elements to bolster the broth's profile.