How Long is Vegetable Soup Good in the Fridge?
Vegetable soup is a delicious, nutritious and budget-friendly meal that can be made in bulk and stored in the fridge for future meals. But you want to make sure to store it for the correct length of time to prevent food-borne illness. Here are some tips on how long you can store vegetable soup in the fridge:
Storage Time
- Canned Vegetable Soup: Canned vegetable soup can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 year.
- Homemade Vegetable Soup: Homemade or restaurant-made soup should be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating
Make sure to reheat your soup to an internal temperature of 165 °F to ensure that it is safe to eat. Reheated soup can stay stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Tips for Storing Vegetable Soup
- Cool the soup to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Store the soup in an airtight container.
- If you plan to store the soup for more than 3-4 days, consider freezing it instead.
- Label soup with the date it was made to help you keep track of its age.
It is important to store vegetable soup correctly to ensure that it is safe to eat. Be sure to refrigerate homemade or restaurant-made soup within 2 hours of being made, and follow the guidelines above for storage and reheating.
