โthe first nine out of 10 rating may be just around the cornerโ
โto absorb all of these wonderful flavorsโ
โto absorb all of these wonderful flavors and to help thicken with the starchโ
โwe are going to increase the salt levels just a little bitโ
โI also like some heat with my soupโ
โbecause why notโ
โfor extra umamiโ
โI want to cut through that [richness] with some acid... help round things outโ
โinstead of topping off with water I'm going to use a little bit of vegetable stockโ
โI heard it can thicken up a stew nicelyโ
โleftover from Father's Dayโ
โgenerous amountโ
โI am really desperate for anything that will cut through the bean flavorโ
โthe first nine out of 10 rating may be just around the cornerโ
Fantastic earthy flavor from maitake mushrooms, prominent garlic, and high richness balanced by umami and heat.
The creator is attempting to reach a 9/10 rating by adding thickening agents like okra and potatoes, and balancing the extreme richness with acid and umami.