Preparation & CookingQuestion 184 of 320
Which procedure correctly uses an ice-water bath to cool a pot of soup?
a.Float ice cubes directly in the soup until it reaches 41°F
b.Set the pot in a larger container of ice and water that reaches the level of the soup, and stir the soup frequently
c.Place the covered pot in the walk-in cooler surrounded by bags of ice
d.Run cold tap water over the outside of the covered pot in the prep sink
Explanation
An ice-water bath works by surrounding the pot with ice and water up to the food level and stirring often so heat transfers out of the entire batch. Adding ice directly to the soup is a separate approved method, but it dilutes the product and only works when the recipe allows water as an ingredient.
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