What would tone down the heat of chili powder in my soup?

Question

I am making Chicken Tortilla Soup, and I really did just a pinch of chili powder, and it's hot! Also, my stewed tomatoes have chilis in them.. that doesn't help. It's a HUGE pot, what can I do without wasting it all?

Answer 1

Try adding a little flour which may thicken slighty or heavy cream. If neither of those work for your type of soup then try chicken stock

Answer 2

Chili powder hot? Dissagree but whatever, Try topping w/ sour cream over sliced cheese.
Bowl the soup cover w/ a mild chedder slice just shy of edges, broil in oven till cheese browns slightly and put a healthy gobb of sour cream on top, dust the cream w/ fresh chives or scallions.

Answer 3

Add a couple tablespoonfuls of sugar. Even when I want my soup hot I always add some sugar. Adding a cubed potato will also help to absorb some of the heat.

Answer 4

Add some sugar. In India, the family often have a bowl of sugar on the table which they dip their fingers in while eating. This clams the heat of the curry/dish thy are eating.
I often add too much chilli in my cooking, sugar works every time and you dont taste the sweetness

Answer 5

can you water it down with more soup stock ? remove half the existing stock and save to freezer for another time. then add some un chillied stock. what are you using for stock ? chicken broth and or tomato soup ? add some jarred spaggetti sauce if you have it or v-8 veg. juice

Answer 6

Cream,yoghurt or creme fraiche would take the heat out of it. Like a tablespoon in each plate.

Answer 7

there are different types of powder. are u buying the mild or regular one?

Answer 8

That sounds SO GOOD! I can never get mine hot enough.

Trade with me. That will work.

Answer 9

Mesa flour, I think you get it in the mexican food section of your grocery store.

Answer 10

Brown sugar...a bit at a time