Cooking & Baking

like onions, carrots, cabbage, and even the beans. Low sodium broth let all the sugars come through. Smoky, salty cured meat might have counteracted the sugars. Garlic and heat can also help.

I'm fine with sweet veg and unsalted soups. It's only disconcerting when you're not expecting it.

(Yay for cooking the tomato paste before diluting it, but the Maillard reaction might have contributed some sweetness, too)