SAEDNEWS: Proper storage of soup, especially homemade soups, is very important to maintain their flavor and freshness. Below are some key tips for storing different types of soups.
According to SAEDNEWS, Soup is one of the most popular and delicious dishes, made with a variety of ingredients such as vegetables, meat, and more. Soups come in many different types and are rich in nutrients and vitamins that can help strengthen the immune system, thereby protecting the body from illnesses like the common cold. For this reason, homemakers often start cooking various soups at the beginning of the cold season and the spread of colds.
If you are also a fan of soup and prefer to cook a large quantity and store it for future meals, this section provides instructions on how to store and reheat soup.
The shelf life of soup in the refrigerator and freezer depends on factors such as the type of soup, its ingredients, and the cooking method. In answer to the question of how long soup lasts in the fridge, it can generally be said that the shelf life of soup in the refrigerator is between three to five days. Some soups, due to their perishable ingredients, may spoil much quicker and become sour, making them unsuitable for consumption.
The shelf life of different soups in the freezer varies, but generally, soup can be stored in the freezer at 0°F (-18°C) for about three months.
Cream soup is one of the most popular and delicious types of soup worldwide, made with cream and milk. Cream soups and milk-based soups typically last around three days in the fridge. Storing cream soup in the freezer is not recommended, as the milk will lose its texture, becoming watery and separated upon thawing, causing the soup to spoil. It’s better to freeze the soup without adding dairy, and then add milk and cream when reheating as needed.
Maintaining the nutritional health of children during their first few years is very important. Therefore, the proper storage of food and attention to a child's diet is sometimes even more crucial than the actual preparation of the food. The shelf life of baby soup depends on its ingredients. If vegetables are used in the soup, it can be stored in the refrigerator for about 48 to 72 hours. However, if red meat or chicken is included in the soup, it should be consumed within 24 hours of being stored in the refrigerator.
Do not place hot soup directly in the refrigerator or freezer. Pour the soup into shallow containers to allow it to cool faster.
Transfer the soup to airtight containers.
You can store soup for up to 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator and up to 3 to 4 months in the freezer.
Soups that contain more acidic ingredients, such as tomato soups, bean soups, and vegetable soups flavored with lemon juice or vinegar.
Soups that are thicker in consistency (such as blended or pureed soups), like pumpkin soup, potato soup, pea soup, and lentil soup.
Soups containing fully cooked meat.
Make sure that when you take the soup out of the refrigerator, it doesn't have any off smells or tastes.
Never defrost frozen soup outside of the refrigerator.
A large pot of soup may take more than one night to thaw in the refrigerator.
You can defrost frozen soup in the microwave.
Pour the soup into heat-resistant containers and heat it thoroughly until it reaches a boil.
While reheating, stir the soup regularly to ensure it heats evenly.
Avoid reheating soup more than once after it has been heated.
