Is this system good for packing soup? I was thinking of putting rice in one level and warm soup in the other.
335140
It works fine. Just make sure and keep the case upright as it is not airtight. That said, I use it for chili and soups on a regular basis.
335141
I gave this one as a gift, so I don't know. You could pack the soup in a thermos and put rice in one part and then steamed veggies in the other part. I have another style, and if I did pack soup in it I would make sure it was upright at all times, just to be sure.I've been happy with the stainless lunch boxes from To-Go Ware. I hope this helps.
335142
I don't think it would work for that it isn't insulated so your soup would cool off quickly and i don't think it's particularly leak proof.
335143
After owning these containers for a year+ I would say no, there isn't a liquid tight seal on any of the joins between containers or lids. It's best for transporting non liquid food.
335144
It might all depend on the type of soup and how it is treated. I put hot mac and cheese in the bottom, then it fell of the counter, the sauce ran up the sides and started coming out, and made a real mess. So I would probably avoid broth based soups, and stick to more "stew types" (e.g. split pea, chowder, lentil..etc...).
335145
They're nice little containers, but not liquid proof. There's no seal or special closure as in Tupperware style pieces.
335146
I have bought several and they are pretty inconsistent with the way the lids fit. One of mine is so tight my kids can't open it, the other is super loose, and the third close to just right. I would not chance it in two of mine, the third one might handle for soup....luck of the draw you might get one with an ideal fit.
335147
I would say yes. As long as it's kept upright, you wouldn't have any problems with a liquid.
2034303
Yes you can. I have cooked soup and hot dogs in mine. It is very versatile, and I use mine every day.
837495
Yes. But the containers are definitely small, in order not to spill hot soup, you would have to put less than a ladle-full in the bowl. I often use them for milk and cereal [small portions] and the milk does not soak through. I love the bowls because for me, the small portion control is great, but I think most people would want a bigger serving. I also have the lids, which I was surprised DO fit, however, long term storage in the freezer or fridge is not a good idea because they are not airtight. The hot food I have had out of the containers has been fine, they hold up well, the heat does not transfer to the hands. The biggest concern would be that the size really is quite small. Yes. But the containers are definitely small, in order not to spill hot soup, you would have to put less than a ladle-full in the bowl. I often use them for milk and cereal [small portions] and the milk does not soak through. I love the bowls because for me, the small portion control is great, but I think most people would want a bigger serving. I also have the lids, which I was surprised DO fit, however, long term storage in the freezer or fridge is not a good idea because they are not airtight. The hot food I have had out of the containers has been fine, they hold up well, the heat does... » Read More Yes. But the containers are definitely small, in order not to spill hot soup, you would have to put less than a ladle-full in the bowl. I often use them for milk and cereal [small portions] and the milk does not soak through. I love the bowls because for me, the small portion control is great, but I think most people would want a bigger serving. I also have the lids, which I was surprised DO fit, however, long term storage in the freezer or fridge is not a good idea because they are not airtight. The hot food I have had out of the containers has been fine, they hold up well, the heat does not transfer to the hands. The biggest concern would be that the size really is quite small. « Show Less
1659307
I would say no, but you might get away with a rice dish. It's a clay pot so dry high heat probably isn't good for it, would just stick with soups or a braise.
1024498
No. The dishes are pretty shallow. Out of curiosity, why would you dehydrate soup?
743450
I put both pots in which I have cooked (e.g. for soups or stews), and serving dishes for vegetables and meats etc. I find it very useful, as virtually all the surface of the appliance is at the same temperature - no cold spots.
329192
Yes. However you'll need to freeze the soup in another container beforehand. Once it's frozen, put the soup into the food save and kept frozen until consumption. The bags can be safely heated in simmering water, or you can remove the entire soup block to a saucier and heat it on the stove.A few people suggest lining your container with a precut food saver bag before freezing, so that you only need to pull the frozen soup and bag out of your hard container - rather than fighting with an ice block of soup.
1024500
I have never tried to do soup....There is only a very short lip on the trays, if you did do the soup I think you would have to do a very small amount at a time......
1070732
Yes and no. If you have one simple dish like spaghetti then yes but if you have meat, rice and veggies and you don't want it all mixed together then no. I mainly use it for soups.
2154175
I have not tried that, but if the bowl is not filled more than 1 1/2 cups, and kept level, there should not be any problems. What I would do is freeze the soup at 1 1/2 cups full with the lid on, put it in the lunch box frozen, and let it thaw to lunchtime and additionally defrost and heat. In other words, if any container is over filled and frozen, the ice expansion, alone, can lift the lid from its optimum sealed position and leak.
2133414
Not sure if anyone has answered yet: The side containers will not keep food warm at all. It will work for neutral temp foods or keep food cold if used with an ice pack. Be careful to not contradict your effort: the insulated (large container) is intended to keep foods hot. So if you pack an ice pack for the side dishes, you defeating the purpose of this set. Depending on how/who you're using this for, I would forgo this container and move up to the Ms Bento. It gives you more space and allow you to serve a larger portion (if you want to). Hope this helps!
192289
These containers work well. I make then freeze large batches of soup in them all the time. i also use them for large amounts of marinara sauce I freeze. I don't see why you couldn't transfer the contents to a crockpot and then warm up. These are pretty heavy duty containers and can be used over and over again.
2197579
Hi :) I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself! I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina
1729771
Yes this will make more than enough rice for 2 people. Not sure about the food steamer, I would not think you could do them at the same time as it would probably be different settings and times for different types of foods. Otherwise if steaming veggies they would get mushy.
1897898
No, it is more of a dual soup pot, for 2 different soups, thin stainless steel with no nonstick surface, so leftovers would stick and burn badly, not the easiest pot to clean. This might work for you GT Xpress 101 Happy Holidays
1831264
I love my soup/pasta bowls, but I rarely use them for soup. I usually use them for pasta or as a dinner plate (small piece of chicken, rice & veggie). I don't think the are really deep enough for soup or cereal.
1777663
It comes with a very lame cookbook ( don't worry If you didn't get one). Just go online and search for recipes for a thermal cooker. Basically if you have thE one that has a small cooker and a larger one, you use the smaller one for things like rice and the larger one for the soup/beans/main meal. It's best to heat food for several minutes or to boiling, then cover to continue cooking. It's pretty easy and there's lots of info online. Experiment and enjoy!