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Can you freeze lentil soup?

elljay20
elljay20 Posts: 5,200 Forumite
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Wanting to make some to freeze up but just need to make sure i can.
Thanks
:p It is better to be thought of as an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt
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  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,216 Forumite
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    You can! I froze last weekends leavings and had it yesterday.

    Delicious!

    Penny. x
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • balgobin
    balgobin Posts: 46 Forumite
    Hi,
    I freeze the lentil soup my Dads makes for me and its fine.
    my money mantra "what would Martin say?"
  • annie-c
    annie-c Posts: 2,542 Forumite
    yes, will be fine. all soup tends to separate a bit once defrosted and might seem more liquid than when it went in - but should be fine to eat once reheated thoroughly.
  • nickyc_2
    nickyc_2 Posts: 247 Forumite
    I've made a leek & lentil soup before & it froze fine (and tasted yummy)
  • elljay20
    elljay20 Posts: 5,200 Forumite
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    Thanks guys. I'm off to get cooking although it's with a bit of trepidation as i've no idea what lentils taste like! Am trying to be moneysaving and healthy. ( it's going to be a long process me thinks!!)
    :p It is better to be thought of as an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt
  • **purpleprincess**
    **purpleprincess** Posts: 3,533 Forumite
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    I make tomato and lentil soup and freeze it!! :D Got a recipe if you fancy it? It is lush!! :drool:
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  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,216 Forumite
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    **purpleprincess** wrote:
    I make tomato and lentil soup and freeze it!! :D Got a recipe if you fancy it? It is lush!! :drool:

    Yes, please, Prinny! We love lentils.

    Penny. x
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • **purpleprincess**
    **purpleprincess** Posts: 3,533 Forumite
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    I've actually got this for lunch today!! :Dhttp://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=896875&postcount=234
    Official DFW Nerd no. 082! :cool:
    Debt @ 01/01/2014 £16,956 Debt now: £0.00 :j
    Aims:[STRIKE] clear debt, get married, buy a house[/STRIKE] :D ALL DONE!!
  • Little_miss_neat
    Little_miss_neat Posts: 211 Forumite
    That sounds delicious!! Thanks - will be making this tomorrow.
  • elljay20
    elljay20 Posts: 5,200 Forumite
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    thanks purpleprincess i am going to try that on sunday. Wish me luck as i always !!!! up soups!!
    :p It is better to be thought of as an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt
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