How long does soups and stews keep?
Soups and stews: 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 2 to 3 months in the freezer.
Freezer times are for best quality. Food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe indefinitely, but its taste and texture fade.
- Fridge
- 3 to 4 days
- Freezer
- 2 to 3 monthsFor best quality
- Reheat to
- 165°F
Storage tips
- Split a big pot into shallow containers. Leave the lid slightly off until the steam drops, then seal and refrigerate.
More leftovers and deli
Leftover pizza
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Gravy and meat broth
Fridge: 1 to 2 days · Freezer: 2 to 3 months
Cooked rice, pasta, and mixed leftovers
Fridge: 3 to 4 days
Poultry pieces (covered with gravy or broth)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 months
Leftovers (with meat, fish, poultry, or egg)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 2 to 3 monthsLeftovers
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsLeftovers (pizza)
Fridge: 3 to 4 days · Freezer: 1 to 2 monthsCooked rice
Fridge: 4 to 6 days · Freezer: 6 monthsSources
- USDA FSIS cold food storage chart Storage times
General U.S. guidance from public USDA data. It is not a promise that a food is safe: if it smells, looks or feels wrong, throw it out.
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