How to Reheat Soup in a Microwave
Soup is a favourite of many, and let’s face it, it’s not hard to see why. Soup can be delicious, economical, warm, healthy or all of the above. The liquid powerhouse also offers an easy fix with regards to leftovers both at home or at the office. If you can transport it without spilling, you can enjoy it easily.
Soup can be heated and re-heated both effectively and easily with a microwave.
Things Required:
microwave safe bowl or container
microwave
plastic wrap, microwave cover or paper towel
water
measuring cup
spoon
Instructions
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Heating Soup
If you are making soup directly from the can, it can be made in the microwave. Simply pour the content of the can into a microwave safe bowl or container. Add water as instructed on the can (may not be required).
Cover the bowl or container with plastic wrap (leave one corner open to let steam out), a microwave cover or paper towel.
Although the can will suggest a microwave time, it is more effective to heat the soup as follows:
Simply put the container in the microwave and heat for 1 minute. Open the door and stir the soup. Repeat this process in 30 second intervals until the soup is heated. Test a bit of the soup for temperature every minute every minute.
Note: The soup and container could be hot. You may need oven mitts or something similar to protect your hands. -
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Re-Heating Soup
The microwave can be a great help when reheating leftover soup. First things first, ensure that the soup is in a microwave safe dish or container.
Cover the container with either a plastic wrap (one side open for ventilation) or paper towel.
Place the soup in the microwave. Heat the soup in 30 second intervals. After each interval, open the microwave and stir the soup well. Check the soup's temperature by tasting it every minute. This will allow you to get your preferable temperature.
Note: The soup and container could be hot. You may need oven mitts or something similar to protect your hands.
