Can one comfortably eat a watery soup without spilling it off the spoon as it comes through the opening of the jar?
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No. But depends on size of the spoon. For watery soup, you do have to be careful opening it. So, don't fill it to the top and open slowly.
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I have never eaten watery soup from it, but it seems to me it would not be difficult. There is a large enough opening for the spoon to be inserted and come out easily, remaining in an upright position.
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Yes of course. The opening is big enough to eat comfortably. I gave my husband soups and oatmeal to work, and he never complained, loved it.
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I used a plastic one pint soup container with a plastic top that I punched a hole in. The plastic container works really good and the price was right - free, not counting the hot and sour soup that I bought.
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yes if it is just broth. If it is chunky then don't waste your time. the chunks stick to the heating element and you end up with a burnt tasting soup and good luck trying to clean it
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It does not hold liquids. A thick stew would probably be ok, but soup would leak out. I've asked Bento to design one with a better seal.
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The cardboard sleeve that comes wrapped around it states that it is NOT leakproof. I don't think it's meant for soup.
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Thicker salad dressings are fine. For actual liquids like from olives and the like, you'd have to keep it upright or it would leak. I put soup in the cups they sell and they also have sauce cups that don't leak, though.
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Yes and no. Yes, you can eat right out of it...my kids take this container to school several time a week with leftovers or soup. The mouth is very wide, but the container is taller than it is wide. Imagine eating cereal from a cup instead of bowl. You can do it, but it's awkward. I had hoped this would be more of a bowl shaped thermos, but it's more upright. That said, it keeps hot food hot and my kids still manage to enjoy their lunches from it. So I give it an acceptable rating, but not 5 stars. I will keep looking for a good bowl shaped thermos, but this works for now.
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I have not used it for soup but would do it. Just because of the sealing from inside. Just be careful with the cap/lid. It does not stay tight.
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I used it for liquid soup. It was great never had a leak. It comes wirh a lid that doibles as a bowl and has a folding spoon. I love it. And I am usually discriminating in taste.
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No, it's not a problem at all cause the hole of the canister is large enough to get your hand inside with the spoon.
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A "watery gruel" is an entirely appropriate outcome for this machine's "porridge" setting. It's meant for soup. Now the way to create the best damn bowl of McCann's you will ever likely set spoon to is to use the porridge setting but forget the lines. Use 1 part grain to 2½ parts water. Feel free to dump in a handful of plump flame raisins, a pinch of salt, a shake of apple pie seasoning and a dash of vanilla. Mornings will never be the same ...
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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
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I have a recipe to make tomato soup concentrate with the clear jell before canning it. Then again another recipe says to add it when you open the jar to reheat(that ones for chicken pot pie filling though).
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No. The lid has no way to secure it closed. Also hot water is what keeps the soup warm. With the lid unsecured the hot water would spill in case of an accident. It is a very good product for stationary use.
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I think you know the answer to this... Think about putting the soup into a ziplocked bag, taking the air out. Even though you removed all the air, it still would need something more to preserve it. You would toss it in the freezer. This device pulls the air out of a jar, sort of like squishing all the air out of a bag. Then you have to do something like freezing.
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No. These spoons are like mini-ladles. The soup is taken from the ladle end. It's a perfect portion - a little deeper than a tablespoon. Great for wonton and chicken soup as well as chowders.
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The description says you can. I have not done so, so far, but I do love this cup, holds a lot of soup on these cold winter nights :) ...