How long can soup be stored in the fridge: housewives answered
Soup is not only a delicious and nutritious dish, but also a great way to save time and money. By preparing a pot of soup on the weekend, you can enjoy it throughout the week. However, it is important to know how to store soup properly so that it does not spoil. RBC writes about this.
Factors that affect the shelf life of soup:
- Type of soup and cooking technique: Some soups, such as mushroom or fish, are best eaten within 3-6 hours of preparation. Others, such as pickles or borscht, can be stored for up to 5 days.
- Product quality: Use fresh and high-quality ingredients, as food that has been sitting around for a while will spoil faster.
- Storage conditions: Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator at a temperature not exceeding 4°C. Do not leave the soup in the pot in which it was cooked.
- Preservatives: Soups with canned vegetables or meat can be stored a little longer than those made with fresh ingredients.
Shelf life of different types of soup:
- Soup with meat or poultry: 2-3 days
- Soup with fish or seafood: 1-2 days
- Vegetable soup: 3-4 days
- Puree soup: 2-3 days
- Soups with preservatives: up to 7 days
Signs that the soup has spoiled:
- Discoloration: the liquid becomes darker or cloudy.
- The appearance of an unpleasant odor.
- Film, bubbles, or foam on the surface of the broth.
- Change in consistency: food loses its shape and the liquid becomes viscous.
How to store soup properly:
- Cool the soup to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Store the soup in an airtight container.
- Do not mix two types of soup, or soups prepared on different days.
- Thaw frozen soup in the refrigerator, not at room temperature.
- Use frozen soup within 3-4 days after defrosting.
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