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Freezing? You can avoid 'sludge'

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Published November 10, 2004

If your homemade soup will be frozen for later use, add extra stock or broth. This way, the thawing and reheating process will maintain the consistency of the soup.

Too often, too little broth creates "sludge" instead of soup, according to Joseph Shilling, dean of culinary education at the Art Institute of New York City.

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