If you've got a bunch of extra soup and would rather freeze it to enjoy further down the line, it's important you know the best ways of thawing and reheating.

Michael Angelo’s frozen entrees and Noosa's Yoghurt. The $2.7 billion deal will bolster Campbell's food and beverage line in which soup remains important but is a smaller portion of the portfolio.

Preparing this bean soup recipe takes a bit longer than heating up a can, but the increased effort results in a fresher flavor and a bright, herby topping.