Beehive Meals announced its September Soup Menu on Aug. 18, featuring 10 specialized slow cooker freezer meals with shipping scheduled to begin Aug. 24. This new lineup follows the company's August menu offerings, which included both gluten-free and protein-plus meal options.
September Soup Menu Details
The September collection focuses on soup varieties designed for easy preparation in a slow cooker. According to Beehive Meals, the set includes 10 different meals: Cowboy Beef Chili (GF/DF), Creamy Cajun Chicken Soup, Taco Soup (GF/DF), Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup (DF), Meatball Soup (GF), Summer Corn Chowder (GF), Chicken Enchilada Soup (GF/DF), Loaded Cheesy Potato Soup (GF), New England Chicken Chowder (GF), and Chicken and Rice Soup.
August Menu Options
The company's August menu, which was available as of July 31, provided two distinct meal paths for consumers. One option was the August Slow Cooker Gluten-Free Menu, priced at $199.00, which featured 10 meals such as Chicken Alfredo (GF), Chicken Burrito Bowls (GF), Chicken Noodle Soup (GF/DF), Honey Mustard Chicken (GF), Mississippi Chicken (GF) (Six Sisters' Stuff), Tomato Basil Bisque (GF), Creamy Italian Sausage (GF) (Clean Monday Meals), Hawaiian Pork (GF/DF) (Six Sisters' Stuff), Meatball Marinara (GF), and Taco Soup (GF/DF).
High Protein Meal Option
A second August option was the Protein+ Menu, also priced at $199.00. This menu was designed to provide 25% more chicken, pork, or beef than the company's standard meals. The Protein+ selection included Chicken Alfredo (GF), Chicken Burrito Bowls (GF), Chicken Noodle Soup (DF), Honey Mustard Chicken (GF), Mississippi Chicken (GF) (Six Sisters' Stuff), Tomato Basil Bisque (GF), Creamy Italian Sausage (GF) (Clean Monday Meals), Hawaiian Pork (GF/DF) (Six Sisters' Stuff), Meatball Marinara (GF), and Classic Meatloaf.
Cooking and Storage Guidelines
Beehive Meals provides instructions for preparing their vacuum-sealed, frozen meals. The company recommends using specific slow cooker sizes based on family size: 3-quart for a small family, 4-quart for a medium family, and 6-quart for a large family. While customers can use different sizes, the company notes that cooking times may need adjustment to ensure food is prepared properly.
Safety and Shipping Protocols
To ensure food safety, the company advises that beef, pork, and ground meats must reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees, while chicken must reach 165 degrees before serving. The meals are vacuum-sealed and can be stored in a freezer for at least six months if kept properly. For transit, shipments include dry ice and are packed inside an insulated cooler bag to ensure meals arrive frozen or cold to the touch.
Mission for Busy Families
The company aims to reduce the time families spend planning, shopping, and prepping meals. By providing prepped, ready-to-cook meals, Beehive Meals intends to make home-cooked dinners more convenient for busy schedules involving work, school, or sports.
