Should you skim fat off soup?

It's depends on what you're cooking and whether or not you want to lower the fat content of your soup. Some recipes require you to remove the fat from soup and broth. Skimming the soup also makes it leaner and healthier. So if you're on a low-cholesterol or low-fat diet, it's a simple way to make a soup follow your dietary guidelines. It also produces a lighter broth, which can be better for certain types of soup. There are also other benefits of skimming the fat off of soup. You can save and reuse the fat for cooking just like you would use lard or bacon grease. It's also helpful to skim the fat if you're making stock because it'll help preserve the flavors in the broth.