Can I Freeze Cream-Based Soup?
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Comments (1)It will tend to curdle. Here's a source which addresses the same issue. Carol Here is a link that might be useful: Can I Freeze Soups with Dairy?...See MoreCan you freeze cream based dishes?
Comments (2)I freeze my cream-based wild rice soup all the time. I also freeze lots of things that contain cheese. The cheese things are not a problem at all, The cream based soups just tend to separate a little when thawed, but once reheated and stirred, they are just fine, just maybe a tad thinner. Not sure how Alfredo sauce would go. I think it may tend to thin a little after being frozen just like the cream soups. Linda...See MoreRECIPE: Need Soup Recipes that you can freeze
Comments (10)Here are a couple of my favorites. Both could be made with ground turkey or chicken. Vegetable Burger Soup makes 10-12 servings 1 lb. ground beef or pre-cooked frozen ground beef 2 lbs. can stewed or diced tomatoes 1 1 lb. can tomato sauce 4 cups water 2 10 oz. pkgs mixed frozen vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans) 1 envelope dry onion soup 2 t. sugar - white or brown Brown beef and drain off fat if using fresh. Thaw beef if using frozen precooked. Add rest of ingredients to soup pot or slow cooker. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer one hour if in pot on stove. Cook on low for 8 hours if in crock pot. I add diced cooked potato cubes to this after thawing the soup and before heating. Sometimes cooked potatoes become soft with freezing. You can use diced fresh onion if the onion soup is too salty. Taco Soup I used less meat and it was great; subbed some bulk sausage for some of the ground beef. I did not include the can of hominy. You could use no salt versions of the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Not sure what you could sub for the Ranch Dressing or taco mix. Maybe garlic and parsley for the Ranch and chili powder for the taco? 2 pounds ground round 1 large onion, diced 1 packet taco seasoning 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch original dry mix salad dressing 1 can kidney beans (with liquid) 1 can pinto beans with jalapeños (with liquid) 1 can yellow hominy 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel) 2 cans stewed tomatoes (I use Mexican stewed tomatoes) 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 cup of water Cook beef and onion until beef is browned, drain excess grease. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes....See MoreCan I freeze this soup?
Comments (3)I can’t recall freezing soup with sour cream but certainly with cream. The key will be reheating slowly and stirring over low heat. Just know freezing might affect the texture, although I’ve never had a problem freezing and reheating cream- or other dairy-based soups. ETA - The affect on texture could mean it separates and/or gets grainy. I’m assuming the sour cream’s already in the soup? The cheese should be fine; I’ve done that many times....See More- 6 years ago
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