How to Make and Use a Slurry to Thicken Soups, Stews, Gravies, and More

Step 1

Depending on the amount of food you're cooking and how thick you'd like it to be, use 1 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour. For a small amount of sauce use 1 tablespoon and for a large stew or soup use up to 4 tablespoons.

Step 2

Measure the all-purpose flour and add it to a small mixing bowl.

Step 3

Use a ladle or large spoon to add about 1 cup of hot cooking broth to the bowl with the flour. Immediately stir the mixture with a whisk until it is completely combined.

Step 4

Slowly pour the slurry into the pot while the stew is hot while whisking. Continue stirring the stew until the mixture starts to thicken.

Step 5

Depending on the amount of food you're cooking and how thick you'd like it to be, use 1 to 4 tablespoons cornstarch. For a small amount of sauce use 1 tablespoon and for a large stew or soup use up to 4 tablespoons.

Step 6

Measure the cornstarch and add it to a small mixing bowl.

Step 7

Use a ladle or large spoon to add about 1 cup of hot cooking broth to the bowl with the cornstarch. Immediately stir the mixture with a whisk until it is completely combined.

Step 8

Slowly pour the slurry into the pot while the stew is hot while whisking. Continue stirring the stew until the mixture starts to thicken.