Steam Pressure Processing Times (Soups) - At Sea Level (10 Pounds)

Soup Type Pack Pints Quarts
Bean or Split Pea Hot 50 Minutes 60 Minutes
Chicken Hot 30 Minutes 45 Minutes
Clam-Fish Chowder Hot 100 Minutes Not Recommended
Tomato Hot 20 Minutes 30 Minutes
Vegetable Hot Use time needed for ingredient requiring longest time. Use time needed for ingredient requiring longest time.

For altitudes higher than sea level the pressure must be adjusted.

Not all agree on processing times. Some states recommend different times. You use the time you are comfortable with.

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