The 9 Best Containers For Storing Soup—Starting At $4 On Amazon
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Make the most of soup season by freezing, saving, and sharing leftovers.
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Tis the season for soups and stews. While we love the process of making, simmering, and, of course, savoring soups, storing the leftovers isn’t always the most delightful part of the process. And, since having leftovers (which you can eat all week or freeze for a rainy day) is kind of the point of cooking up a big pot of soup, we figured someone should fix this.
Below, find our top container picks to make the soup-storage step as easy and convenient as the rest of your favorite throw-it-all-together recipe.
Souper Cubes
These Souper Cubes make it easy to freeze soups in perfect portions, ideal for a big batch of bone broth or meal prep, portion-controlled meals, and other recipes. Each 1-cup well has measurement lines denoting ½ cup, 1 cup, 125 mL, and 250 mL. Made of food-grade silicone, they’re dishwasher and even oven safe up to 415 degrees Fahrenheit.
Price at time of publish: $20
Porter Seal Tight Bowl
W&P’s Porter Seal Tight Bowl is a popular soup storage container for a reason. With a glass bowl, screw-top lid, and silicone sleeve, it’s leakproof, convenient, and even aesthetically pleasing with six different color options. On top of that, it’s microwave-safe so you can heat up your leftovers in the same container you eat them from, and when all is said and done, you can pop the bowl directly into the dishwasher. Bowls are available in a one- or two-pack sized 16 or 24 ounces. You can’t ask for much more from a container.
Price at time of publish: $25
DuraHome Deli Containers
If, like the rest of us, you tend to hoard “the good Tupperware” from your favorite takeout place, you’ll understand the appeal of these deli containers. Made of heavy duty plastic and available in various sizes, you’ll have just the right container for everything; they’re less flimsy than what you get from your local deli but not so precious that you’ll want to keep them forever. They’re perfect if you often make soup to share with friends or family, because you won’t have to worry about asking for your container back.
Price at time of publish: $22
LocknLock Easy Essentials Twist Food Storage
This no-frills container has a twist-on lid to ensure freshness and leak prevention and is available in various sizes. We love the clean, sleek style and can envision filling our freezers with all kinds of soups ready to defrost and reheat for a no-fuss weeknight dinner.
Price at time of publish: $4
Goodcook Easy Pour Bottle with Measurements
This easy-pour bottle is the ideal container for storing up to one quart of soup. The clear plastic shows exactly what type of soup it is, while the measurements on the side display how much you have left. The handle makes it easy to hold as you dispense from the hinged snap-lock cap on the lid.
Price at time of publish: $5
Litopak Paper Containers with Vented Lids
If your plan is to make soup that you can pour into individual serving containers and grab for a ready-to-go lunch or dinner, these paper containers with vented lids seem like a great pick. This pack of 50 disposable soup bowls with 50 matching vented lids will save you a whole lot of dishwashing.
Price at time of publish: $22
MIRA Food Jar
Storing soup temporarily or specifically to eat as on-the-go leftovers? This vacuum-insulated stainless steel thermos can keep soup cold for 10 hours or hot for 5 hours. It fits an entire meal yet remains easily portable for eating at work, while traveling, and beyond.
Price at time of publish: $16
Country Line Kitchen Heavy Duty Glass Mason Jar Pitcher
While this wide-mouth glass pitcher is meant for beverages, it’s also the perfect container for storing up to two quarts of a relatively thin or pour-able soup. The heavy-duty glass can withstand even daily use while the airtight silicone seal in the lid ensures the pitcher won’t leak. When you’re ready to eat, the lid makes it super easy to pour.
Price at time of publish: $25
Wide Mouth Ball Mason Jar
An oldie but a goodie. The classic Ball jar is the ideal container for storing just about anything, and soup is no exception. The glass can transition from oven to freezer to microwave to dishwasher, and the large 64-oz size is perfect for whatever big batch you cook up next.
Price at time of publish: $27
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