Add a splash of heavy cream and watch your soup lose its adolescent thinness. It’s like giving your soup a leather jacket and a cool haircut. If you’re feeling rebellious, stir in a handful of sharp cheddar or cream cheese.
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But here’s the catch: do not boil dairy. Boiling makes cream curdle into tiny white floes that look like snowflake regrets. Heat it gently, or your soup will taste like a science experiment gone wrong.