TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

Add salt to the soup vs Add salt into the soup

Both phrases are correct, but 'add salt to the soup' is more commonly used in English. 'Add salt into the soup' is also acceptable, but 'to' is the more natural preposition to use in this context rather than 'into'.
Jennifer profile picture

Explained by Jennifer
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: March 25, 2025 • 5456 views

Add salt to the soup

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to instruct someone to put salt in the soup. 'To' is the appropriate preposition to use in this context.

Examples:

  • Don't forget to add salt to the soup.
  • I always add salt to the soup before serving.
  • She added salt to the soup to enhance the flavor.
  • You can add salt to the soup according to your taste.
  • The recipe calls for adding salt to the soup at the end.
  • My mother forgot to add salt to the salad.
  • And to add salt to it all, the fallen policeman was the only one who got any attention.
  • Now, don't forget to add salt.
  • She adds salt, pepper and French dressing
  • It turns out if you shred it, add salt, pepper and butter, it's delicious.
  • I already bought the soup noodles.
  • Sift the flour onto a board, add salt or sugar and, using a knife, crumble the fat into it or simply crumble the fat into the flour with cold hands.
  • We can do whatever we please. announcer: and add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste...
  • The soup is gluten-free and conflict-free.
  • They're all the spices in the soup.
  • Maybe I was talking about the soup guy.
  • Cook onion... Expect for the soup part.
  • I hope everyone has enjoyed the soup.
  • The soup kitchen is just on the next block.
  • But we haven't tasted the soup yet.
  • Unless you're here to reopen the soup kitchen.
  • The soup kitchen is just down the road.
  • The soups and sauces can be stretched out with some extra water.
  • The soup is "nouvelle" every day.
  • I ran that list of regulars from the soup kitchen where Maria Gutierrez volunteered.

Alternatives:

  • add salt to your taste in the soup
  • sprinkle salt into the soup
  • mix salt with the soup
  • stir salt into the soup
  • season the soup with salt

Add salt into the soup

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

'Add salt into the soup' is also acceptable, but 'to' is the more natural preposition to use in this context.

Examples:

  • She poured the salt into the soup.
  • He added a pinch of salt into the soup.
  • You can add some herbs into the soup along with the salt.
  • Mix the salt into the soup thoroughly.
  • The recipe suggests adding the salt into the soup slowly.
  • Now, don't forget to add salt.
  • My mother forgot to add salt to the salad.
  • She adds salt, pepper and French dressing
  • And to add salt to it all, the fallen policeman was the only one who got any attention.
  • It turns out if you shred it, add salt, pepper and butter, it's delicious.
  • I saw Tom pouring salt into the tank last night.
  • She put salt into her coffee by mistake.
  • She put salt into her coffee by mistake.
  • Put some salt into the boiling water.
  • I already bought the soup noodles.
  • Now the Regan Band-Aid's off, and you're pouring salt into your open, gaping Karma wound.
  • Pour that same salt into another liquid, you have something completely different -
  • Sift the flour onto a board, add salt or sugar and, using a knife, crumble the fat into it or simply crumble the fat into the flour with cold hands.
  • We can do whatever we please. announcer: and add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste...
  • I don't want to rub salt into the wound but Sarah hasn't agreed to marry you yet.
  • Pouring salt into the gaping wound that is my life?
  • Harry, this morning you were speaking about your father and I poured salt into an old wound and mentioned your uncle.
  • She tipped a whole bottle of lilac bath salts into the tub.
  • The soup is gluten-free and conflict-free.
  • They're all the spices in the soup.

Alternatives:

  • add salt to the soup
  • sprinkle salt into the soup
  • mix salt with the soup
  • stir salt into the soup
  • season the soup with salt

Related Comparisons

add to the list vs add onto the list adding to the argument vs add to the argument add on the list vs add to the list pass the salt to him vs pass the salt over to him add oil into the pan vs add oil to the pan Add salt to the soup vs Add salt into the souo

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!