How To Use Xanthan Gum In Soup
Combine 1 4 teaspoon to 1 2 teaspoon of xanthan gum with 1 tablespoons hot water for every 1 cup of gravy in a small bowl.
How to use xanthan gum in soup. First you need to drizzle a small amount of the hot liquid onto the egg whisking vigorously as you pour. Cool the mixture then stir in the xanthan gum and castile soap. Pour the thickening mixture into the saucepan containing the gravy and whisk constantly. Whisk quickly until the mixture is smooth. If you add dry xanthan gum directly to the soup you might get clumps.
How to use xanthan gum as a thickener. Heat a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium high. Bring to a simmer over medium low heat and continue whisking for 5 minutes. It will gum almost instantly and form clumps if not constantly in motion while it is being incorporated into the liquid. Stir constantly as you add the xanthan gum and castile soap until the mixture starts to thicken and froth.
Also too much xanthan gum can yield a gummy or slimy texture so it s best to use minimal amounts. For recipes with liquid ingredients you have to mix it in the liquid. I don t know what panera s soup is like but i love any dish with a cheese sauce to be thick soupy and have never bothered with xanthan gum. There are 0 points on weight watchers for the amount of xanthan gum you will need in your dish making it a great option for thickening your dishes. Sprinkle with xanthan gum.
It will be better to use a blender for such mixing as xanthan gum may form clumps as soon as it comes into contact with liquid. Let the mixture cool to room temperature for at least 30 to 60 minutes. To use xanthan gum in recipes use about 1 8 teaspoon per cup of liquid and combine these in a blender not by hand. The liquid will thicken in 20 to 30 seconds. Stir the sauce soup or liquid you want to thicken after you finish cooking it and sprinkle the powdered xanthan gum over it.
Used for baking or thickening soups or sauces xanthan gum has zero net carbs. Dissolve the appropriate amount into a little bit of soup whisk until it s well blended then add it back to the soup pot. Stir well to combine. You can use egg yolks or whole beaten eggs to thicken some soups and sauces. When adding xanthan gum to soup it helps to mix it with a little warm liquid first.