Sour cream in soup

by Elizabeth
(GA)

I have a wonderful recipe for potato soup which has quickly become a favorite in our household. I have canned chili, stews and other soups, but not sure on this recipe. It calls for 3/4 c of sour cream for one batch.

Can I safely add this to my soup, then can it? Just not sure if the sour cream would break down during the pressure process. Thanks!

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Answer:

Elizabeth,

It is not recommended that you can anything with dairy products. What I would do is try canning it without the sour cream or any other dairy, and then add it later when you serve it.

Potato soup is a favorite at our house too. I almost always make it after a ham dinner with the leftover mashed potatoes and ham gravy as a base. My secret ingredient is chicken broth. The broth adds a wonderful, rich flavor. YUM!

I often freeze it but have never canned it.