What temperature shoud soup be before it is refrigerated?

The soup should be cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit or below before it is refrigerated. This is because bacteria grow rapidly between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, so cooling soup quickly is important to prevent the growth of bacteria. To cool soup quickly, you can place the pot of soup in a sink filled with cold water and ice. You can also divide the soup into smaller containers and place them in the refrigerator.