Is it 'not done' -

[tim]

- to freeze Soups with Butter in them?

[tim]

[MrsKP]

not a clue.  you can freeze butter (can't you ?)   8)

[sarah]

think butter is ok but i have had problems freezing soup with milk or cream in (like leek and potaoto). that might just be me though.

[tim]

I had it in mind that one had to substitute oil in some cases.

[grawrc]

I think it might (marginally) affect the length of time you can store them for, but otherwise see no particular problem with freezing soups containing butter. Cream is more of a problem since it tends to separate and I would add after defrosting.

[tim]

Thanks all!

[kitten]

Yes, i've had problems re-heating soup containing milk from frozen.  Will remember to add when we're going to eat it next time...

[Melbourne12]

We've never had a problem freezing soups in which butter was used to colour the vegetables, for example.  No separation or curdling.

[tim]

In passing, I note that the way to prevent milk separating after freezing is to thaw in COLD water.

[sarah]

top tip.  i will remember that.

[debster]

my darling hubby is a chef and he says you should have no problem freezing soup with butter in it

[tim]

Thanks again.