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Does anyone know how to defrost a carton of Covent Garden soup?
I'm thinking that if i put it in the fridge, it will take weeks to defrost as it'll still be cold. But if I leave it out of the fridge, that it will defrost a little bit, and then instantly start sprouting the mould that the fate of the 'Best Before' label predicted, had I not cryogenically frozen him.
Or do I just put the soupy lolly in a saucepan?
(I don't have a microwave by the way, before you all get smart on me)
posted by Purple Smoke @ 12:46 PM
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Not strictly soup-related (though I suggest a blowtorch and some kind of system to distribute the heat over the surface of the carton) but I've just noticed that you describe yourself as 27 possibly going through a mid-life crisis. Crumbs - that's a bit pessimistic! I'm sure that you'll last longer than 54. Though possibly not if that soup gets defrosted and consumed - ISTR that that brand's (ALLEGEDLY) got loads of salt in it - beware! I'm quite proud of the way I returned to the soup and made the end of this post relevant again. BTW I put ALLEGEDLY in two sentences ago in case the Covent Garden Soup company reads this and sues both our asses for false claims of excessive saltiness.
There's no 'ALLEGEDLY' about it - i just checked the salt content, and i'm surprised that they managed to fit any leeks or potatoes in there!
Place said frozen soup-brick (un-opened in it's papery overcoat) in a heatproof jug (Pyrex 2 pinter should do the trick) and stand it in the sink. Boil the kettle and fill up the jug to overflowing with the results of your boilage. Leave for 2 minutes - gingerly dipping a finger in the water or feeling the jug to see if your soup-cicle has cooled the water down. If so - drain the now cold water - shake the carton and repeat. After 3 or 4 cycles your soup should be nicely defrosted - at least liquid enough to pour the contents of the carton pan-wards and heating can commence (being sure to watch out for the possible massive splash of the still frozen iceberg in the centre).
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