There’s nothing worse than spending time in the kitchen—chopping, stirring, seasoning—only to taste your soup and realize you’ve gone way too heavy on the salt. That sinking feeling of “Did I just ruin dinner?” is something almost every home cook has felt at least once.
I still remember the first time it happened to me. I was making a big pot of vegetable soup for my family, trying to impress everyone. One accidental extra shake of the salt shaker, and the whole pot tasted like seawater. I was about to pour it down the drain when my grandmother stopped me.
She smiled and said, “Don’t worry, there’s a trick for that.” She grabbed a potato, sliced it in half, and dropped it straight into the soup. After letting it simmer for about 15 minutes, she pulled it out. I gave the soup another taste… and to my surprise, it was perfectly balanced. Dinner was saved.
🥔 How the Potato (or Apple) Trick Works
Cut a raw potato (or apple) into a few thick chunks.
Drop them into your salty soup, stew, or sauce.
Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the potato or apple before serving.
The potato absorbs some of the excess salt and mellows out the flavor. Apples do the same, while also adding a touch of natural sweetness.
🌟 Why This Hack Is a Lifesaver
