If you just spent all day slow-cooking a stew only to discover a soup, this easy tweak gives you the texture you're craving ...

Is your soup too thin and watery? Wondering how you can thicken it? The creamiest, dreamiest soup or stew is just a few short steps away. We’ve all been there. You're in the middle of making ...

However, you can also quickly thicken the broth by making a cornstarch slurry, which will create a smooth velvet texture to make the stew feel richer without adding extra fat or calories.

Dusting your meat in flour before you seal it will also help the stew to thicken as the flour enriches the sauce. Adding nuts (as I did) or vegetables that will break up such as carrots ...