Soup Per Person Calculator
Soup stretches well, but a big pot can hide how little is left. Enter the guests, how much soup each one will eat, and how big your pot is.
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How it works
Multiply guests by the soup each person eats to get the total volume. Divide by the size of your pot and round up to the number of full pots you will need.
A cup and a half is a full bowl with bread on the side. Use less for a starter, and remember that a pot is rarely filled right to the rim.
Worked example
For 25 people at 1.5 cup each, you need 9.4 qt of soup, which takes 2 full pots of that size.
Questions
Should I make extra?
A little more is easier than running short mid-serving. Soup keeps for a few days in the fridge and freezes well.
Does a hearty soup need less per person?
Often yes, since thick soups are filling. A thin broth can go further in a bowl, so pick the amount that fits your soup.
What if I use a slow cooker?
Use the cooker's rated size as your pot, and fill it only to its marked line so there is room for the food to move.
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