Potato soup can be enjoyed in many forms. For some, it’s a creamy, pureed soup with lots of vegetables. For others, it’s a chunky, winter-warming broth from a family recipe passed down through generations! Either way, how do you store it?
Can You Freeze Potato Soup?
Yes, you can freeze potato soup for up to 6 months. You can freeze potato soup in a plastic container, allowing space for expansion. Be warned that potato soup doesn’t freeze well.
How to Freeze Potato Soup
Chances are that you might have come across articles online saying you absolutely cannot freeze potato soup under any circumstances.
While it’s not as straightforward as letting it cool and placing it straight in the freezer, if you follow the steps outlined below, you can safely freeze potato soup to enjoy at any time throughout the year.
You should only attempt to freeze potato soup that has already been cooked (or at least part cooked, as you will learn shortly) for best results.
If you freeze raw chopped potatoes, they will discolour and change the texture, which won’t favour your soup’s texture.
If you’re planning to prepare a smooth and creamy potato soup, you can skip ahead to step 3. But if you prefer your potato soup chunky, you will need to follow the instructions from step one to ensure you don’t spoil your soup when freezing.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to freezing potato soup:
- Plan Ahead
If you’re preparing chunky potato soup to freeze in a batch, you need to plan. Take it off the heat when your soup is about ¾ cooked. Separate the soup you wish to freeze from the soup you want to eat now. - Leave to Cool
Once you’ve set aside the soup to be frozen, leave it to cool on the countertop before freezing. Because the potatoes will still have some structure left when you thaw them, they won’t turn to mush. - Portion Out
It’s a good idea to split your soup into portions before you freeze it, as it will be easier and more convenient to defrost. If you freeze it all in one container, you will struggle to separate it when it’s frozen. - Prepare for the Freezer
Place your soup into freezer-safe Tupperware containers for best results. You can also use a Ziploc bag, which is useful if you’re tight on space. - Seal
If you use bags, seal it 90% of the way and lay it flat on the counter before pressing out any remaining air. If you’re using a container, leave a space of about one inch between the soup and the lid, as the soup will expand when it is frozen. - Label and Freeze
As soon as your soup is prepared for the freezer, it’s a good idea to label it. Write on the container or bag the date you prepared it and what it is!
Cream of potato soup can be frozen, but, like all potato soups, you may find the texture off a little. This is why a chunkier potato soup is likely to freeze better.
Yes, you can freeze soup with potatoes in it. However, remember that potatoes will have a different texture when thawed. To avoid them becoming mushy, consider undercooking the potatoes before freezing or remove them from the soup before freezing.
Freezer-Friendly Soup Recipes
Try out one of these delicious recipes that are perfect for freezing:
How Long Can You Freeze Potato Soup?
You can freeze potato soup for up to six months.
Don’t be tempted to leave it in the freezer for any longer than that because your potatoes will turn to mush if left in the freezer too long. This will totally ruin the texture of your chunky potato soup!
If you want to store potato soup in the fridge, it will last around 5 days. It should be kept in a jug covered in cling film or, preferably, an airtight Tupperware container.
How Do You Defrost Potato Soup?
The best way to defrost your potato soup is to remove it from the freezer the night before you plan to enjoy it. Instead of leaving it on the counter, you should defrost it in the fridge for best results.
However, if you decide in the spur of the moment that you fancy eating potato soup for dinner, you can place it in a bowl of lukewarm water to speed up the defrosting process.
Alternatively, if you don’t have time to wait for the soup to defrost, you can go ahead and place it straight into the microwave and reheat it straight from frozen.
This is only advisable if you have a smooth soup, as your chunky potatoes will quickly turn to mush in the microwave. When microwaving, use the defrost setting and stir every couple of minutes. Only serve when piping hot.
Can You Refreeze Potato Soup?
You should not try and refreeze potato soup once you have defrosted it, particularly if your soup is chunky.
This is why it’s so important to freeze your potato soup in portions or batches, so you only have to defrost the amount of soup you need at that particular time.
Does Potato Soup Freeze Well?
As you can probably tell, potato soup isn’t necessarily the easiest soup in the world to freeze, particularly if you’re hoping to retain a chunky texture.
This is because the water content added to the potatoes when they freeze naturally softens them up.
That being said, if you follow the steps outlined in this article and use your potato soup within the recommended six-month time frame after freezing, you will find that it freezes particularly well and can be enjoyed at any time throughout the year.
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