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Can I eat soup while pregnant?

Soup is generally fine when ingredients are fully cooked and it is served steaming hot.

Pregnancy food guidance

Soup

Usually OK—Serve steaming hot

Soup is generally fine when ingredients are fully cooked and it is served steaming hot.

What changes the answer for Soup

  • Cook meat and poultry to safe temperatures.
  • Bring reheated soup to a rolling boil.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Why it matters for Soup

Thorough heating and safe storage control the main food-safety risks.

Practical takeaway

Choose soup that arrives piping hot.

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