Instantly Transform Canned Soup With An Ingredient In Your Fridge

There is a lot to love about canned soup. Not only does it come in nearly every flavor under the sun, from condensed tomato soup perfect for pairing with the ultimate grilled cheese to classic chicken noodle, but it's also so easy to pop open, pour into a bowl, and nuke in the microwave until warmed through. That said, they don't always hit the mark, either in terms of texture or flavor (and more often than not, both). If your store-bought soup is looking a little worse for wear, one easy way to upgrade it is to add yogurt. We know what you're thinking: Sour yogurt, which tends to get clumpy and separate when heated, on top of soup? However, this is one addition you shouldn't knock until you try. 

If you add a dollop of your favorite Greek yogurt (meaning leave those vanilla- and strawberry-flavored varieties for breakfast) to your bowl, you'll find that the fat actually really brings those savory notes to life. Add a little bit of hot soup to your yogurt to temper it, then gradually add that back to the bowl after it's nuked. You don't want to cook the yogurt into the soup per se, but rather use it as a luscious garnish.

The nice thing about this one-ingredient upgrade is that it works for so many different varieties of soups. In the same way that a splash of cream can temper the acidity of tomato soup, adding a bit of Greek yogurt to a bowl of creamy tomato soup can balance out any astringent flavors or saltiness. If you like playing with textures, try adding a handful of homemade croutons to the top before serving, or some fresh herbs. Greek yogurt would also be an excellent addition to a butternut squash soup, as it would dial down the sweetness and offer a complementary richness. 

Besides altering the flavor and texture of your soup, Greek yogurt can also increase its protein content, helping keep you fuller for longer. You don't need to add a ton to your soup to taste its tanginess and benefit from the fat content; start with a few spoonfuls and add more to taste.