How to Cool and Store Leftover Soup (4 Steps)
Soups make a wonderful warm meal that can be easily prepared in advance. It is also a great way to use up leftovers after a holiday or other cooking extravaganza. You can prepare your soups in bulk and then store pre-portioned amounts in the freezer to save time later. A key element to cooling and storing soups is the airspace between the soup and the storage container's lid.
Instructions
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Fill your sink with several inches of cold water.
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Place your soup pot, filled with your fresh soup, in the cold water in the sink. Make sure the water does not come up over the sides. If the water gets warm, drain it and add more cool water.
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Store your soup in the refrigerator when it has cooled by completely filling a storage container. There should be no airspace left between the soup and the lid, and any meat in the soup should be completely covered by broth. It will keep for several days this way.
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Store your soup in the freezer when it has cooled by portioning it out into freezer-safe containers. Leave 1/4 inch space between the top of the soup and the lid to allow the broth to expand when it freezes. It will keep several months in the freezer.
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