{"id":573,"date":"2022-11-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitchenetteblog.com\/?p=573"},"modified":"2024-10-22T13:49:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:49:41","slug":"can-you-freeze-cream-soups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kitchenetteblog.com\/can-you-freeze-cream-soups\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Freeze Cream Soups"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cream-based soups<\/a> are a favorite of mine. Sometimes, however, we lose track of time and don\u2019t get to enjoy them as often as we would like. Can you freeze cream-based soups? Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yes, you can freeze cream-based soups! Cream-based soups are great for freezing, as they don\u2019t separate when thawed and don\u2019t become grainy.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is because of the cream\u2019s high-fat content, which acts as a natural preservative. It is essential to keep soups made with freezing cream in an airtight container so that the soup does not absorb any unwanted smells or flavors from the freezer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can do this using glass jars or plastic freezer bags. You should leave enough headspace so the soup can expand when it freezes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>What Happens To Cream Soup After Freezing?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Emulsified soups made with dairy-based soups are those that contain milk or cream. Protein binding prevents water molecules from being split and fat molecules from being separated. Frosting can break these bonds and cause the parts to be separated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The cream or milk will float to the top as the soup cools. This creates a thin layer of ice crystals which separates the other ingredients. Before freezing, stir the soup. Cream soups lose the smooth texture when frozen. This can lead to a grainy texture on defrosting. The soup will likely split if it has more fat.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>How to freeze cream soups?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Although we do not recommend sour cream for freezing soups, you can still freeze cream-based soups if blended well and preserved in their original form. You must not keep them in the freezer for more than a few hours. It will be challenging to retain the soup\u2019s fresh texture if it has a thick cream base.<\/span><\/p>\n