Soup Made Easy

I am trying to be better about freezing leftovers, but I've got to admit...I've got a lot of work to do! It's been absolutely freezing here in San Francisco...seriously one of the coldest winters that I can remember...the perfect weather for soup. It truly is that time to whip out that crock pot and get cooking!

Here's a great idea for what to do with your soup leftovers...want just one serving? Problem solved. Thanks to The Kitchn blog!

• Ladle your soup into each section of a muffin tin. Here's the catch. Don't worry about getting a perfect mixture of broth and all the other good stuff mixed in; go ahead and make separate sections. Fill some with just broth and fill others with just the chunky stuff (noodles, veggies, meatballs, beans and so forth).
• Once frozen, you can pop them out of the tin by placing the tray in a sink filled with an inch of hot water. They should slip right out when coaxed gently with the push of a knife. They can be stored in a plastic bag in the freezer.
• Then when you're headed to work, just grab a broth cube and a "good stuff" cube. When the two melt, you'll have the right amount of everything! This also works out well for those who like more stuff than broth and vice versa.
• It's a simple trick that works out amazingly well and can allow you to have dinner or lunch in just minutes, and have it be customized to your personal tastes.