Soup Garnish Ideas

Try some of these classic soup garnishes.

Cream Garnish

One of the simplest garnishes for soup is a tablespoon of salted whipped cream sprinkled with a dash of paprika or a little very finely chopped parsley.

Egg Garnishes

1. Eggs are used as garnishes in the form of a baked custard cut in fancy shapes or as egg balls.
2. Whole eggs poached in salted water or slices of hard boiled eggs can be used as a soup garnish.

Pasta Soup Garnishes

1. Noodles, tapioca, spaghetti, or macaroni cut in fancy shapes or in clusters make simple and attractive garnishes for soup.

Vegetable Garnishes

1. Cooked vegetables cut in thin strips or in Julienne style are often used to add color, flavor, and nutritive value to a soup.

Bread Garnishes

1. Soups may also be garnished with cubes of bread or puff paste buttered and browned in the oven or fried in deep fat. These croutons can be placed on top of the soup or may be poured over a large crouton.
2. Small crisps of buttered toast or garlic toast also make good garnishes

Seafood Soup Garnishes

1. Garnish a seafood soup with a whole shrimp, crab claw, grilled scallop, or other attractive piece of seafood. Sprinkle with chopped herbs.

Cheese Garnishes

1. Garnish hearty vegetable soups or chilis with grated cheese.
2. Combine cheese with a bread garnish to make a cheesy bread accompaniment for soup.

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