STATUTE. A law established by an act of the legislature. Under the U.S. and state constitutions, statutes are considered the primary source of law in the U.S. -- that is, legislatures make the law (statutes) and courts interpret the law (cases). law established by an act of the legislature. Under the U.S. and state constitutions, statutes are considered the primary source of law in the U.S. -- that is, legislatures make the law (statutes) and courts interpret the law (cases).
Assuming it is properly packaged, leftover soup will last 3-4 days. Never remove a large pot of soup from the stove and place it directly in the refrigerator. Large masses of food can take hours--even days--to chill properly.
The desire for fresher soups has led to the development of new processing procedures and packaging formats that eliminate the need for salt and other preservatives. Many such soups are sold in special high-barrier pouches that allow soup to keep for up to 10 months on pantry shelves. Other soups require refrigeration but enjoy a similar shelf life. While impressive, these storage times can't compare to the 1-2 year shelf life of conventional, canned soups.