Freeky's Fread For Failed Food. FFFUUUU-

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

I think they're usually $4.99/lb here, so that does seem awfully high from my perspective, compared to what they "should" cost in my head.

But you could always do jalapenos instead, they're usually cheap.

[Nast]

If you're going for spicy, those little dried red peppers, chiles de arbol, are good for soups and stews and such. Really cheap too.

[Sir Squid Diddimus]

dude a habanero costs about .14 cents cause they weigh shit. and really, unless you're making xni pec, you only need one. but if it's actual flavor you're going for and not heat, you could just roast a pablano and throw it in (maybe 2) which also don't cost shit.

cubaneles are also pretty good and cheap. i think ECH has it here, too many of the same veggie. not enough seasoning.

i'm still confused as to how it can taste like salsa with no tomato, onion or cilantro, which are kind of the base for most typical salsas.  oh there's green onion, meh still not the same i don't get it.

[Freeky]

To ECH; Thanks for the input.

To Squid; It has the texture of a salsa, I should say. It's okay on flavor, it's just not exciting.

[Nast]

Looking at the recipe, I noticed a few things. First of all, the store-bought chicken stock. I know, I know, it may seem like a pain in the ass to make your own, especially when you have better things to do, but it's really worth it. The boxed kind is usually blah and muddly , while the homemade stuff is bright tasting and flavorful. It makes a huge difference in soups.
Second, maybe you simply left it out of your steps, but did you add salt? Salt is the vehicle of flavor, and without it anything can taste meh.
And third, you could add aromatics. Onions, shallots, garlic, herbs, spices, anything would help. Some tomato would be good too.

[Freeky]

I didn't add salt because I'm trying to cut back on eating so much of it. :/

[Nast]

I didn't add salt because I'm trying to cut back on eating so much of it. :/

Oooh.

Well, I believe any homemade food seasoned with salt still has far less sodium than commercial products, if that makes you feel less guilty.

[Freeky]

Hmmm.

I'll have to try making chicken stock sometime. And thanks for the tip.


Also, ECH, Why not put milk in soup?

[BADGE OF HONOR]

First of all, it will probably curdle.  Secondly, it's mostly water and won't add anything to the flavor.  If you must, add cream.  Or throw sour cream on top (mmm...borscht).

[East Coast Hustle]

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[Freeky]

First of all, it will probably curdle.  Secondly, it's mostly water and won't add anything to the flavor.  If you must, add cream.  Or throw sour cream on top (mmm...borscht).

Oh. Now I know.

[Bruno]

I'd put some Tony Chachere's Cajun Seasoning in it.


But then, that's what I always do.