Are Gold potatoes good for soup?

Table of Contents:

1. Are Gold potatoes good for soup?
2. Should I peel Gold potatoes for soup?
3. How long do I cook soup on the stove?
4. Can you overcook canned soup?
5. Can you get sick from eating canned soup?

Are Gold potatoes good for soup?

Yellow or Yukon Gold potatoes (bottom left): These are medium-starch all-purpose potatoes. They contain more moisture than high-starch potaotes (like russets), so they don't fall apart as easily. These are a good choice for soups that use some of the potatoes mashed for thickening and leave the rest in chunks.

Should I peel Gold potatoes for soup?

Leaving the skin on your potatoes when cooking potato soup provides several benefits over peeling your potatoes. First, leaving the skin on helps the potato keep its shape, as potatoes can quickly break down when boiled in a soup. ... Leaving the skin on also provides a different texture and flavor to the finished soup.

How long do I cook soup on the stove?

Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer: Bring to a boil on high heat and reduce to a low simmer. If scum rises to the surface of the pot (this usually happens in the first half hour of cooking), skim off with a large metal spoon. Let simmer at a low simmer, uncovered, for 4 to 6 hours.

Can you overcook canned soup?

The only thing that I could think of would be potential water loss. The soup is already cooked. Boiling it won't ruin it, but it'll ruin your tongue and make any veggies even soggier.

Can you get sick from eating canned soup?

All canned foods are pre-cooked before being packaged. The primary reason to heat up canned soup is to enhance its flavors and to help keep you warm when it's cold. There's nothing unhealthy about eating cold canned soup.