Try these tips on how to freeze soup in mason jars!
Need a make-ahead meal idea?
How about making and freezing soups in mason jars to reheat as needed for healthy and homemade meals this winter?! There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup and I’ll show you how to freeze soup in mason jars as a great way to prep individual meals.
For this project, I turned leftover rotisserie chicken into a pot of delicious Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup, let it cool, and then transferred it to pint-sized wide-mouth mason jars to reheat in the future!
Ideas like this can be a lifesaver when you want a homemade meal and have no time to cook. It would also make a thoughtful gift for a new mom or sick friend if they have the freezer space!
- Let soup cool down before transferring to glass. This will avoid shocking jars and breakage.
- Wide mouth-style jars are preferred when freezing soup because they are easier to fill and less likely to break with expansion.
- Do not overfill jars. Leave 1-2 inches room for headspace so you’ll have room for expansion.
- Don’t have a mason jar? You can freeze the soup in Ziplock bags and lay them down until frozen, then arrange them in an upright position like filing folders. Brilliant!
- Consider loosely placing lids on initially for freezing, then coming back to tighten the next day.
- Try not to store jars touching each other. There are several ways to do this which include – using the cardboard box the jars come with, using a jar box protector, or even slipping jars into clean socks!
- Frozen jars of soup can stay fresh for 3-4 months in the freezer.
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How do I defrost my soup?
The ideal way to defrost frozen jars is to move them to your refrigerator overnight, or on the counter, if you are able to monitor them. To speed up the process, try submerging in lukewarm water. Microwaving a frozen glass jar is NOT recommended. Always frost first.
If they separate after thawing, try giving the soup a shake in the jar or a whirl in the blender to mix.
What types of soup freeze well?
You can freeze most soups, but keep in mind that sometimes cream-based varieties with potatoes and/or fresh veggies can have a different consistency when reheated. It can be as easy as whipping them up again after re-heating to fix it, however.
For this reason, broth-based soups and ones that have beans are great for freezing and reheating. For soups that have pasta, consider under-cooking noodles a little if making specifically to freeze so they have a nice texture when re-heated.
- Easy Ham and Bean Soup
- Cheesy Chicken Noodle Soup
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Italian Tortellini Soup
- Stuffed Pepper Soup
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- Keto Butternut Squash Soup
- Keto Chicken Jalapeno Popper Soup
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Source: https://hip2save.com/recipes/freeze-soup-in-mason-jars-for-easy-make-ahead-meals/
