Most people cook soup several days in advance at once. And to keep it fresh for a long time, simply putting it in the refrigerator is not enough. It is important to choose the right container and shelf.
As it turns out, aluminum pots are not the best option. That is because this metal can oxidize, which makes the water-based broth of the soup hazardous to health. It is best to use plastic or glass cookware, and enameled pots will also work.
As for storage conditions, the optimal temperature is between 2 and 6 degrees. That is usually maintained on the middle shelves, where most homemakers put the pot.
And do not forget that you can only put the first course into the refrigerator once it has cooled down. Otherwise, the temperature swings will break the bonds between the molecules and the soup will not last long, warns the ItsFood portal.
