5 Rules for Perfect Soup | THE HAPPY PEAR

We all like to think we're special and unique but unfortunately for soup its not the case. :( There is a formula to soup, lucky for us. These fundamental rules make it super easy for us to make amazing soup every time!! We hope this can help you on your souper culinary adventure!!
All the best,
Dave & Steve.
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[@IvanIV05]

My favourite is a vegetable soup my mother used to make, with onion, garlic, paprika, carrots, peas, celery, potatoes, dried porcini mushrooms parsley, and a simple pasta made of flour and water, cooked directly in the soup. Fantastic smell and taste.

[@queeniebaggins3732]

IvanIV05 thanks for sharing 👍

[@teaganblue7318]

That sounds really good!

[@Pamela-ro8vh]

Yum!

[@thehappypear]

Sounds epic, will def give it a go! 😄👍🙌

[@evelynbaron2004]

wow!! sounds like an authentic minestrone super good. Apparently porcini mushrooms are the most nutritious on the planet. My childhood favorite soup is pasoulj, Serbian bean soup, which has a lot of paprika and peppers etc.; super spicy and including a lot of herbs, traditionally made with a lamb shank, I leave it out and no-one can tell the difference.

[@tamcon72]

Though I could not cook soup to save my life all through cooking school, I eventually got work as a soup cook. This list is accurate and the presentation invigorating! Take the boys at their word, everybody!

[@thehappypear]

No way you're fab! Glad you approve 😄😋🙌

[@2MidnightBlue]

One of my most favourite(and unusual) foods to add to soup are dill pickles and pickle juice! I had it for the first time in a soup I tried in Serbia, and I was blown away!

[@thehappypear]

Wow will have to try that out! 😄👍🙌

[@evelynbaron2004]

Serbians are capable of anything! (my Dad was my hero). A lot of dishes in Serbia are the same as ones you will find in Turkey or Greece. What surprises people is the amount of home made sauerkraut that is eaten there as well so the pickle component doesn't surprise me; sounds fantastic.

[@ariannaschiro8552]

My favourite soup is the sweet potatoe coconut and lime that you made recently on your channel... OMG! I've made it already twice and always do huge batches and eat it for days, served with some cayenne pepper, toasted pumpkin seeds and toasted bread (because bread+soup= LIFE)... yum!

[@thehappypear]

Ah you're brill! Keep it up 😄😋🙌

[@evelynbaron2004]

for some reason coconut and coriander don't work for me so for the kind of soup you described, which sounds delicious, I bake sweet potato or winter squash and red bell pepper, some tomato paste and whatever else makes it delicious. Baby kale or flat leaf parsley is always going to be a last minute part, the rest of your ingredients, ditto, and lime or lemon to brighten things up. You obviously know what's happening. As for bread, it doesn't play a big part in my cooking but I like the texture of croutons and found that whole meal pumpernicle (where did I learn to spell) lightly toasted actually works fabulously if rubbed lightly with a bit of garlic. Just a variation on a great idea. Great comment!

[@shilohk38]

I like chipotle peppers way better then cayenne. Cayenne is just boring, it adds heat without any real flavor. Peruvian peppers are also real nice.

[@gahbunk]

This video... You two (and your team) is like an encyclopedia that feeds the heart. Thank you for another great (break-it-down) video! :D :D

[@hahahahundelunge]

So true!

[@thehappypear]

Ah thrilled you think so! 😄👍🙌

[@The.blessedbee]

this kind of video is super helpful. the basics to become creative and start making food without following a recipe to the letter. Thank you!

[@thehappypear]

That's it exactly! 😄😋🙌

[@eleanor.shadow]

Loving this info. My soups sometimes feel a bit repetitive but with your ideas I can take them to the next level :)

[@thehappypear]

Next level soup is the way to go! 😄👍🙌

[@peace.love.vegetables3031]

Lentil soup is life. Add some vegetables and life doesn’t get any better. Peace and love ❤️

[@thehappypear]

Hahaha brilliant! 😄😋🙌

[@kazzyh5913]

Your sloup tips are gold.

[@thehappypear]

Hahaha cheers Kazzy 😄😋🙌

[@mysticseraph2213]

Brilliant. Just brilliant, guys. Thanks for clarifying the basics: which might be "basic", but can sometime be bleeping confusing, and if one screws one up, can make the soup one of those ones going down the drain... That said, two points: Chunky soup: I would love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love for you awesome twosome to come up with a great vegan and gluten free chunky soup (minestrone style fine, just not cheating with gluten free pasta! I want a chunky, chunky soup/stew!) Dave said "sloup". Sloup. I loved you before, Dave, but now you're adopted family. My family has used "sloup" to always herald the beginning of soup season, using that as the subject line of any new soup recipes we've found. It's great to see we're not the only ones! Sloup family: sloup on! :D

[@thehappypear]

Hahahah gwan the sloup!!!! Yes will def to some chunky recipes 😄😋🙌

[@darlingcat]

2 minutes in and I've already learned a whole bunch. thank you

[@AshleysDermDiaries]

I love how humble your channel and personalities have remained! Both of you always seek to genuinely inform us about how to stay healthy. Keep pushing forward. I love your videos!

[@thehappypear]

Thanks so much Ashley means a lot! 😄😋🙌

[@evaszabo5588]

my fav soup is thai curry noodle soup or cream of broccoli or garlic or pea.. fudge.. I can't decide, I love all soups savoury.. and dahls omg :P thanks for the tips guys, keep the soups coming!

[@thehappypear]

Hahaha brillant! Glad you enjoyed 😄👍🙌

[@ivettakarapetyan3865]

Thank you guys for wonderful soup rules! It was inspiring ❤️. I love soup with red beans+ noddles+coriander ❤️

[@thehappypear]

Delicious! 😄😋🙌

[@pawlet]

Love it... Saving to my life tips Playlist.

[@thehappypear]

Delighted to be a part of your playlist! 😄👍🙌

[@SuhasKashyap07]

Never knew about this channel. So many recipes for a vegetarian like me. Absolutely love it!

[@thehappypear]

Welcome!! 😄😋🙌

[@ByTeaGirl]

Thank you so much for this video! I really love soups! Most people say soup is boring but I really don't think so. A while ago I tried making my own soup but I had no idea what I was doing so it turned out awful haha so this video was very helpful.

[@thehappypear]

Soup is anything but boring! 😄😋🙌

[@pandabear153]

My favorite soups that I've made were cold cucumber soup, lentil, split peas, and blackeye pea soups! Yum! I also had,but never made cold beet borsht soup.

[@thehappypear]

Oooh sounds epic!! 😄😋🙌

[@evelynbaron2004]

I am spreading the word about you guys; I have a few friends who are natural foodies like me and also vegan. I love the way you created the taxonomy of soup; it was great. I was taught to begin everything with a mirepoix unless making a gumbo where you substitute green bell pepper for the carrot; I think it's super important to begin with a pre-heated pan especially if you're not cooking with oil. I really like blended soups; but then there are those minestrone/gumbo chunky versions as well. I found this epic vegan Indian cookbook and just got addicted to garam masala flavoured carrot/red lentil soup and have been experimenting with it every since. My favorite mistake (favorite guy I lived with) took an hour to cook anything --- I include scrambled eggs -- I will always love him and he is my best friend but cooking does not have to take an inordinate amount of time as you guys make so manifestly clear. He was Irish too so laugh and have great memories. Keep up the good work!!!!! Cheers! The only thing I am not crazy about is coconut milk; I soak almonds or walnuts or use tahini and it works for me. Tx you guys!!!

[@lifeofaimee6259]

Great video guys - thank you for the tips!

[@thehappypear]

Glad to hear it Aimee! 😄😋🙌

[@sandrasmith3924]

I love making soup! Thank you for the hints. So my utmost fav soup is Tomato Basil :) then my second is Lima Bean chowder...and last is my lentil chilli soup...yum!

[@thehappypear]

Wow super delish choices Sandra! 😄👍🙌

[@inktonic]

Souperb!

[@thehappypear]

WOOOOOOOOOOO 😄👍🙌

[@EugeniquaLooney]

Ink Tonic 😂😂😂Ha! I see what you did there!

[@JohannaZee]

Acid can replace adding more salt. Ever since Richard Landau said that in one of his cookbooks, I've utilized it, and it really works. Lemon, lime, a variety of vinegars, etc.

[@thehappypear]

Super tip Johanna! 😄😋🙌

[@gabbyneufeld7448]

I just found your KZbin channel a couple days ago and I cannot get enough of you both. I really enjoy your what I eat in a day vids btw. Much love from Canada

[@thehappypear]

Wow Gabby thanks a mill for the support!!! 😄👍🙌

[@sandysanzenbacher7313]

Brilliant suggestions guys!!!!

[@thehappypear]

Cheers Sandy! 😄😋🙌

[@Itsunclegabby]

This is great! I essentially do all of this based off my intuition. Winging it, ftw!

[@thehappypear]

Good on ya Gabrielle! 😄👍🙌

[@roncooke2188]

Great video interesting you should go on television and make everybody smile i am still smiling ☺️

[@macabelik]

So true about garnish. For example, with Borscht... You can't have a really enjoyable Borscht without your green onion and vegan mayo garnish. And it looks amazing too.

[@thehappypear]

Exactly1 😄😋🙌

[@karenhutchison12]

Love this ....thanks guys

[@thehappypear]

Delighted to hear it! 😄😋🙌

[@susanjane4784]

Dark arts? Try blended garlic soup! It's our favorite. It can be vampire bane or a creamy delicious joy.

[@patriciagreen4875]

Thanks for the great tips. Looking forward to adding celeriac to my next soup. One of my faves is a split pea barley soup, has a hint of cumin-yum! Total comfort food.

[@thehappypear]

Sounds epic! 😄👍🙌

[@HannahJorgenFinn]

Favorite soup: white bean and kale and/or chard! Close second: pumpkin w/spiced pepitas! A fun soup topper that I like is popcorn. It goes well on almost any soup (I also use it in salads instead of croutons), but really tastes fab on pumpkin/butternut squash soups. Yummm

[@marialilacagliolo8520]

Hannah Jorgenson Well look at popcorn!! Never thought about it that way!!! 😱

[@HannahJorgenFinn]

The first time I encountered it was on a beer cheese soup (I'm in the midwest - this is totally normal here), and was skeptical. I ended up loving it, and now do it all the time!

[@thehappypear]

Wow love the ideas! Amazing! 😄😋🙌

[@halifaxliving]

I now have a reason to travel to Ireland. Would love to have lunch at your restaurant. Would start with soup. So yum. :)

[@thehappypear]

We'd love to have ya! 😄😋🙌

[@halifaxliving]

I'll let ya know! :)

[@alisongannon8866]

I only have one rule. Use one of your recipes and it's guaranteed to be delicious. Can't go wrong.

[@thehappypear]

Ah love it Alison! 😄😋🙌

[@trozbus]

Love this! Thank you so much for great ideas. Soups are my fav food to make and eat, so nice and warm, comforting. And healthy! :)

[@thehappypear]

Exactly 😄😋🙌

[@hesta72]

roasted butternut squash and coconut soup with toasted pumpkins seeds !! so autumnal

[@thehappypear]

Yum! 😄😋🙌

[@cairn4095]

Tanks for sharing ya'll are awesome!!

[@torycasey7484]

Thanks for sharing guys! Loved hearing about different basics of soup making! Can't wait to put it to use!

[@thehappypear]

Let us know how it goes! 😄😋🙌

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Groovy vid. Thanks. Luv veggies..coconut milk..beans..mmmmm

[@thehappypear]

WOOOOO 😄😋🙌

[@astasmiles6840]

What a great video with simply explained steps for a always delicious soup. Thank you guys! x

[@thehappypear]

Thrilled you enjoyed! 😄😋🙌

[@alexanderfratarcangeli2211]

Great tips!

[@thehappypear]

Thanks a mil 😄👍🙌

[@manthan_pathak]

Excellent!! Thanks for sharing the golden tips. Keep going "The Happy Pear" ✔️

[@thehappypear]

WOOOOOO 😄😋🙌

[@gracelepretre89]

These are awesome tips!! I love when you guys break down the science of cooking and baking!! So interesting and helpful ☺️

[@thehappypear]

Just delighted to hear it Grace! 😄😋🙌

[@janetmonahan6904]

You guys are the cutest. I love watching you two cook.You have some delicious recipes. Keep cooking and I'll keep watching.

[@TheBarockTrickster]

I'm always looking forward to your new videos! Thanks you guys!

[@thehappypear]

ThankYOU!!! 😄😋🙌

[@bohdaaanek]

Potatoe soup! Onion, garlic, potatoes (duh!), celeriac, carrots, groats, parsley, marjoram, optional roasted flour and a lot of mushrooms (whatever you find in your local forrest)! Kind of a Czech/middle European traditional one ;) salt and pepper of course :)

[@thehappypear]

Amazing! 😄😋🙌

[@dawnpeterson5095]

Thank you for this video! I'm making soup for dinner so these tips come in handy.

[@thehappypear]

Good on ya Dawn! Hope you enjoyed! 😄👍🙌

[@sunrae7680]

Great soup tips. I love using tomato paste in the base and a ton of cayenne pepper.

[@hyphen33]

I love soup in general. Difficult to say which is favourite because I love so many. One of my winter staples is soup made of tomatoes, savoy cabbage, carrots, potatoes and red lentils seasoned with cumin. Yum. Currently experimenting with miso soup, got two kinds of miso and making different versions. :-)

[@thehappypear]

Wow all sound epic! 😄👍🙌

[@baldinamolino6577]

Excellent video from my fav pea(i)r!

[@lenakrupinski6303]

Tomatoe is my favorite but allergic to onions but still tastes great with certain herbs & spices !!.💖🙏💗

[@jefeke76]

awesome tips !!

[@thehappypear]

Thanks a mil! 😄👍🙌

[@richardhelger858]

Black tapper is a must I agree, lol, and awesome tips for slups as well. xD

[@mattiebarker6582]

Awesome! Cheers lads.

[@thehappypear]

Super stuff! 😄😋🙌

[@ripsagoly]

You guys are the best!!! 👍😀👍

[@dickinsontanner]

Fantastic!! Someone like me, who loves to learn about other dish categories, finds this an efficient way to learn:D Much thanks and cheers!

[@thehappypear]

You're very welcome! 😄😋🙌

[@bindiya_ganatra]

Literally these guys are 2 of my favorite chefs (aside from Pick up Limes channel). Love the 2 friends!! So funny and authentic!

[@Noahtheorigianl]

Wow so many fundamentals taught for free!

[@skabelpunk]

My favorite sloup is pumpkin sloup! Thanks for the tips dudes!

[@thehappypear]

Hahaha glad you enjoyed! 😄😋🙌

[@thebellaluna]

Wonderful, helpful tips! Thx SO much, guys! :)

[@thehappypear]

You're very welcome! 😄👍🙌

[@squeaksbuffeteria564]

Perfect. i 💛 yous. thank you soup was always a muggle puzzle but now i understand ~this was 👍 and has enlightened and will advance my souping career. 🤝many thanks

[@thehappypear]

Wow super stuff! Keep it up! 😄😋🙌

[@jt9191]

Great info!! Thanks much guys, cant tell you how much I appreciate your hard work! ;-)

[@thehappypear]

Wow lovely to hear that! 😄👍🙌

[@tashamichelle7402]

Love this channel. Binge watch your videos for inspiration all the time!! :)

[@thehappypear]

Ah we love you Tasha! 😄😋🙌

[@elenah287]

Fantastic video dudes! Love the tips. I’m going to try your formula with extra large Lima beans. In a soup they get really creamy. My favorite though is to make a vegetable soup with cassava root or yuca as it’s sometimes called. It’s very delicious and creamy in a soup and makes it very hearty. I’m able to purchase it peeled and frozen. We also eat it boiled and then add warm garlic and olive oil and then top with parsley. It’s delicious. Are you able to find yuca in Ireland? 😊

[@thehappypear]

Wow love it Elena will give it a go! 😄😋🙌

[@Philigan87]

Thanks for this fellas. I love to experiment with soups, but I find it really hit or miss, so it's good to have some cast iron rules to build on top of. 👍

[@MrEmilaik]

I Love the swedish peasoup with yellow peas it eaten traditionally with pankakes on thursdays :)

[@thehappypear]

Ooooh delish! 😄👍🙌

[@eatrawfood1]

Thank you :-) Im looking forward to winter :-)

[@thehappypear]

Fab stuff! 👍🙌😄

[@kyavner]

I love apple cider vinegar and honey in sweet potato soup... Do you guys use honey? Some vegans don't. Also, do you think a little liquid smoke would go well in a lentil soup for a "bacony" flavor?

[@Ella.L.]

yavner kimberley ,,Some vegans don't"? No vegan does.

[@thehappypear]

Sounds yum! 😄👍🙌

[@EugeniquaLooney]

yavner kimberley Is liquid smoke vegan?

[@kyavner]

Tumor Nugget I think so... I don't know for sure though.

[@rubenferreira4719]

Nice video! Love the idea of the top 5 rules! Favorite soup definitely chunky tomato soup! 😉

[@thehappypear]

Delicious! 😄😋🙌

[@sechygirl]

I love a good black bean soup. I've never made one. Maybe you 2 can do a video? That would be awesome! Unless you've already done one, but I'm pretty sure I've seen all your videos and don't remember a black bean soup. Correct me if I'm wrong and send me the link so I can check it out!

[@thehappypear]

No we don't but love the idea! 🙌👍😄

[@cristinaborges999]

Beans and cabagge soup is my favorite

[@thehappypear]

Lovely! 😄👍🙌

[@johnzmurko3777]

I Love You Guys!! I tried the soup and it was DELISH Keep up the good work!

[@elizabethperez6071]

ideal

[@thehappypear]

😄👍🙌

[@ritawing1064]

I liquidise some shelled walnuts with a little of the soup stock, the resultant cream can be mixed in to thicken up, or used as a swirl decoration... .omega 3, anyone

[@thehappypear]

Delicious! 😄😋🙌

[@poisonivy794]

A soup related video? Awesome. You can never have too much soup! I never thought about using parsnips. :D

[@thehappypear]

Exactly! Parsnip is the best! 😄👍🙌

[@HeavyMetalDJKaron]

tamari is umami :) my favourite sloop haha is simple red lentil soup

[@thehappypear]

Sounds yum/1 😄😋🙌

[@betsysmith9176]

No traditional sauté and roux? I love soup, and make it all the time breaking all of these rules. I like it EXTRA chunky, Mexican style. If there is a whole corncob in there, it makes you feel like you won first prize. :D I think what is great about soup is really there are no rules, just cultural ideals. Here in Germany soup is almost always creamy, in Asia they tend to be runny, and in France they are almost always blended, in Spain they are usually acidic, and in the states they are thick and chunky... As long as they're vegan and no one forgot the pepper, I am in!

[@thehappypear]

Rules are there to be broken! 😄😋🙌

[@simpletown]

thanks for all the beautiful content!

[@TheDiscountVegan]

Love these tips! So good considering fall is supposed to be here. I love nice thick soups in the fall.

[@thehappypear]

They're the best this time of year! 😄😋🙌

[@charlipbrowu8906]

Thank you

[@toaters]

Great tips, enjoyed that! Maybe a video on your top soup flavours/combos as I get into a routine of the same few (stick to what you know etc). Btw, some extreme zooming on Steve's face today!! Haha x

[@thehappypear]

Hahaha nice idea! 😄😋🙌

[@HeatherMoreau]

Love it! How about freestyle veggie burgers? Freestyle is my style 😍

[@thehappypear]

Freestyle! Love it! 😄😋🙌

[@melissaobrien5014]

will share love soup! Thanks again :)

[@thehappypear]

Cheers Melissa! 😄🙌🙌

[@MsWillywortel]

thanks for the great tips! Could you do a video on how te make Irish vegetable cream soup. I had it in Ireland once with some soda bread. It was soooooo deliciouse !

[@thehappypear]

Love the idea- will pop it on the list! 😄👍🙌

[@thomasriley7963]

Love the Massachusetts shirt!!!!!!

[@patty-cf7jj]

Thomas Riley I live is Mass and didn’t even notice that until I read your comment!

[@thehappypear]

WOOOOO 😄😋🙌

[@GotLoveQM]

Great tips! Thank you guys!

[@thehappypear]

Glad you enjoyed! 😄👍🙌

[@chickpea1723]

Remind me of Jedward, lol in a nice way, both great. Much love ❤️ lovin all the vegan youtubers makes me feel less alone in my lifestyle choice.

[@thehappypear]

Hahahaha glad you enjoy 😄👍🙌

[@marvinhenry130]

Great!

[@MsBill4bong]

Makes me want to make more soups ^-^

[@thehappypear]

Do it!!!! 😄😋🙌

[@debgal26]

Do you need to put onion and garlic alone and THEN add the carrots and celery? Or do you put the carrots and celery in with the onion and garlic in the beginning.

[@Zinshin]

You guys finish each other's sentences a lot XD or interrupt the other, it's hard to tell!

[@thehappypear]

Hahahaha brotherly love 😄👍🙌

[@rinas.6264]

The Happy Pear

[@NoorAlShihaby]

Nice video, Flynn Twins! Can you please post some broth based soups? I've had a look through your channel and the only broth-y soup I can find is miso soup, the rest are mostly blended. Please do share some broth soups, it will be perfect for autumn and winter!

[@thehappypear]

Absolutely! 😄😋🙌

[@sarahlay9845]

Was literally eating soup when this came out! my soup definitely could do with some improvement though :)

[@thehappypear]

Hahahaha soup power!!! 😄👍🙌

[@scdobserver835]

Nice to know I've been doing this since I was a teenager not knowing they are golden rules. But I normally don't garnish my soup when I cook for myself, only when I am cooking for friends and family will I pump my soups. LOL

[@thehappypear]

Ah you're a natural! 😄👍🙌

[@ndubstar]

Secret. A good soup needs a lot of time. No it’s not a pun. Good soup is cooked for days. Even put in the fridge and recooked. Switching between heat and cold helps break down the cells and the flavors blend even more.

[@bridmcgrath5363]

cheers for everything u do I watch ur vids to cheer me up again peace this time to all the leaving certs and to all the world!!!!!! I had a meat relapse but back being a veggie with an edge!!!!! love and joy to all u bring and please wish all the leaving certs good luck in our general year or people doing final exams in second level!!!!! I know this is long peace to you all!!!! back being a hippy!!!!!😂😂😂👌👌✌✌✌

[@thehappypear]

Gwan Bird keep up the fab work you're just brill! 😄👍🙌

[@xycoordinate]

Butternut squash soup!

[@thehappypear]

Epic! 😄👍🙌

[@RobinOm27]

Come to the US and do a book signing! Be sure to visit us in the San Francisco Bay :)

[@thehappypear]

Hahahaha love to one day 😄👍🙌

[@megasuzyp]

Souper guys!! 🥕🥔🥘

[@thehappypear]

Hahahahahah YAYYY 😄👍🙌

[@oshanasi6363]

A ton of information. A video that I will refer back to many times I’m sure. Fall is coming!!

[@thehappypear]

Brilliant stuff Jack! 😄😋🙌