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.

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.

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.