FreezeUp 6-Cup Food Block Maker: Portion Soups and Sauces
By YouCopia® | Kitchen Storage & Organization Products | Published: 2026-10-28
Category: Tips & Care
Learn how to use the FreezeUp 6-Cup Food Block Maker to portion soups and sauces into tidy freezer blocks. Step-by-step tips for mess-free meal prep.
Quick answer
Use the FreezeUp 6-Cup Food Block Maker to freeze soups and sauces into neat, stackable blocks that fit gallon-size bags. Follow the steps below for mess-free portioning and easy thawing.
Why use a food block maker?
Freezing soups and sauces in bags often leads to lumpy, awkward shapes that waste freezer space and are hard to thaw. The FreezeUp Food Block Maker creates uniform blocks that stack neatly and thaw evenly, making meal prep more efficient.
The included silicone bands hold the bag in place while the food freezes, so you get a tidy block without messy spills or bulging bags.
Choosing the right bag size
The FreezeUp 6-Cup Food Block Maker fits gallon-size plastic food storage bags, which hold up to 6 cups (48 fl oz / 1419 mL). Using the correct bag size ensures the block forms properly and the bag seals without strain.
If you use a smaller bag, you may not fill the mold completely, leading to a thinner block that doesn't stack as well. Stick with gallon bags for best results.
Cooling before freezing
Always cool your soup or sauce to room temperature before pouring it into the bag. Hot liquid can warp the plastic or cause condensation inside the bag, which affects the freezing process.
Cooling also prevents ice crystals from forming, which can degrade the texture of your food.
How to freeze soups and sauces with the FreezeUp 6-Cup Maker
- Prepare your food: Cook your soup, stew, or sauce and let it cool to room temperature. This prevents ice crystals and ensures even freezing. Never pour hot liquid into the bag—cool first.
- Open the bag and insert into the maker: Place a gallon-size plastic food storage bag inside the FreezeUp maker, draping the top over the rim. The maker stands upright, so the bag stays open for easy filling. Check that the bag is fully open and not twisted.
- Fill the bag: Pour the cooled soup or sauce into the bag until it reaches the fill line (6 cups max). Leave some headroom for expansion during freezing. Don't overfill—leave about an inch of space.
- Seal and attach the silicone band: Seal the bag, pressing out excess air. Then slide the silicone band over the bag and the maker to hold the bag in place and shape the block. Make sure the band is snug but not too tight.
- Freeze until solid: Place the filled maker in the freezer and leave it until the contents are completely frozen, typically 4-6 hours or overnight. Freeze on a flat surface to keep the block even.
- Remove the frozen block: Once frozen, remove the silicone band and lift the bag out of the maker. The block will slide out easily, ready to be labeled and stored. Label the bag with the contents and date before storing.
Product facts
- FreezeUp® Food Block Maker, 6 Cup: The FreezeUp Food Block Maker transforms soups, stews and sauces into tidy bags of frozen food. It fits gallon-size plastic food storage bags to hold 6 cups (48 fl oz / 1419 mL) and stands to hold bags open for mess-free filling. This means you can portion large batches into uniform blocks that stack neatly in your freezer, saving space and making thawing quick and even.
FreezeUp® Food Block Maker, 6 Cup
