Why do soups and teas go bad and unsafe to drink if left out in room temperature for a few hours but it’s perfectly safe to drink a glass of water left out overnight?

Question

Wouldn’t bacteria also grow in the water left out and release toxins?

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Answer 1

If you make a pot of soup you have to let it cool completely before you can put it in the fridge. I almost always leave my soup out overnight before refrigerating unless it’s milk based.