Use our Test Kitchen-approved methods to separate fat from the broth of your favorite from-scratch soups.
There’s no denying the comfort we feel when enjoying a bowl of from-scratchchicken noodle soup.
You know what’s not comforting?
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Taking a spoonful only to find the broth unpleasantly oily rather than soothing.
Not to worry, that extra fat in your soup can be skimmed right off the top.
Here you’ve got the option to learn how to remove fat fromhomemade brothor soup.
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The handykitchen toolhas a spout near the bottom.
Broth is poured into the pitcher and allowed to stand for a few minutes.
Another tool to try is a fat-skimming ladle, which helps catch the fat through holes in the surface.
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