I put too much cayenne pepper in my split pea soup. Is there a way to tone it down please?

Nessa
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  • April 28, 2012
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stackpointer April 28, 2012
Sometimes lime or citric taste helps counter spice. Depends in your soup, try on a small portion first.
 
Nessa April 28, 2012
Thank you everyone. I had heard about the potato, but I thought that was to make something less salty. As it turned out, the soup was overly thick anyway, so as I gradually added water to it, it seemed to turn down the heat. Thanks everyone!!!
 
ChefOno April 28, 2012

Heavy cream.

 

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cookingProf April 28, 2012
I agree with Janet S on adding potatoes. Yogurt will cut the heat too. Add a spoon of plain yogurt to each bowl when serving.
 
janet S. April 28, 2012
Add a potato.
 
drbabs April 28, 2012
Can you add more of everything else till it tastes the way you want?
 
Nessa April 28, 2012
No. It's already a big pot of soup. But thank you for taking the time to offer help!!
 
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