A jar or pickles, a glass of dill pickles, and a glass of brine.
Pickle Brine Is The Unexpected Key To Tastier Soups

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By KATIE MELYNN
Hands opening a jar of pickles.
The heavy vinegar content in pickle brine can enhance your soup's ingredients and make the overall flavor profile brighter than seasoning alone. Simply add a splash of it.
A glass of pickle brine in front of a jar of pickles.
Start by incorporating a ½ teaspoon of brine into your soup. Make sure you add small amounts, stir for at least a few minutes, and sample your soup before adding more.
A bowl of tomato soup.
The brine's acidity will brighten your bland soup, tone down the heat if it’s too spicy, and even work as a substitute for additional spices, making this tip a time-saver as well.