GARNISH MY SOUP

Spice Up Your Presentation Heat up Profits With Soup!
A few on-hand ingredients and a dash of culinary expertise will generate menu excitement.



 
Soup Garnishing Basics



Garnishing is a simple way to signaturize and customize soups.
Garnishes improve color, texture and flavor contrast.
Soup garnishes add visual appeal and perceived value.
Use garnishes to highlight key ingredients. For example, top Cream of Asparagus soup with fresh stalks of asparagus.
Demonstrate your culinary flair with garnishes.

Soup garnishes add perceived value so that you can charge more.

A profit increase of 25%!

Please note: Food costs and ungarnished soup selling price based on national averages for commercial operations with an 8-oz. serving. Actual selling prices will vary. Adjust food cost and pricing to fit your local market. Assume use of premium soup and garnish ingredients.
Innovative Garnishing Ideas

Vegetables
Avocado strips Tofu, Capers, Bean Sprouts, Stuffed olives, Cherry tomatoes, Chile peppers, Diced tomatoes, Thinly sliced vegetables, Sun-dried tomatoes, Roasted garlic, Chopped fresh ginger, Alfalfa sprouts, Thinly sliced, red, yelow and orange bell peppers, Delicate peels or gratings of colorful vegetables, Roasted corn cobwheels, Shitake or portobello mushrooms, Melon slices

Dairy Products
Crème fraiche, Dollop of yogurt, Sour cream, Goat cheese, Feta, Shredded mozzarella, Grated Parmesan or other cheese

Breads
Bagel chips, Garlic pita toast, Fried wontons, Fried tortilla strips, Croutons (plain, flavored, toasted), Chinese noodles, Fried bread squares or crostini
Safely Prepared Seafood
Scallops, Shrimp, Clams

Herbs & Spices
Finely shredded fresh herbs, Sprig of basil or other fresh herbs, Spices, Strips of chives, Chiffonades of herbs and greens cut into ribbons

Safely Prepared Meats
Bacon bits, Diced ham, Tiny meatballs, Sliced sausage

You Could Also Add
Toasted nuts, Infused spiced oils, Balsamic vinegar, Toasted herbs, Soy Sauce



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