Keeping homemade soup

I occasionally make soup and then freeze it in separate containers to be eaten at a later date. Most of the time I keep one or two servings in the fridge to use in the next few days but I never know how long to actually keep these in the fridge. This time I made this soup http://allrecipes.co.uk/m/recipe/7404/creamy-carrot-and-potato-soup?o_is=LV, It doesn't have any cream in it at the moment so ignore that part. Do people have a particular rule of thumb or does it really depend on to many factors in order to have a specific answer (content, cooking method etc.)?

Best Answer

Homemade soups should last 3-4 days in the refrigerator, which is a good estimate for almost any cooked food.

If you want longer storage, most soups freeze pretty well, unless they contain pasta, which gets very mushy. On the other hand, it is easy to leave the pasta out of the main batch, and add it later at the time of service.

See, for example:

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What is the best way to store homemade soup?

One way to store soup is in a sealed container. If you plan on storing it in the fridge, fill the container with soup. Then, place in an ice bath so that the water comes just below the lid line. The container should be completely cool before you transfer it to the fridge.

How do you store soup safely?

To be safe:

To speed cooling, transfer soup to shallow containers, making sure soup is no more than TWO inches deep. ...

Soup can also be chilled in an ice or cold water bath before refrigerating.

You can place loosely covered foods in the refrigerator while still warm; cover when food is completely cooled.

How long can you keep homemade soup?

A general rule of thumb is that soup can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days, but you should always taste your dish before deciding to reheat. A clear, vegetable-based soup with some acidity, such as tomatoes, may last longer. Chicken soup usually lasts three to five days.

How Long Will homemade soup stay good in the fridge?

It's best to use soups stored in the refrigerator within 3-4 days for best quality and within six months in the freezer.

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