The 9 Best Thermoses For Soup

This wiki has been updated 21 times since it was first published in January of 2019. Whether you want to take a little homemade heat with you on a winter hike or turn that big pot of turkey chili into a nutritious lunch, our selections of insulated thermoses will keep your soup warm for hours. What separates these products from others is that they are designed with food in mind, and feature wide, easy-to-eat-out-of mouths, with some even including a utensil. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Thermos Stainless King

Pack your lunch in the morning and have it still be piping hot by the afternoon with the Thermos Stainless King (around $20). It comes complete with a collapsible spoon that snaps into the inside of the lid, so that you never find yourself without a utensil.

Holds 16 ounces
Sturdy stainless steel construction
Wide-mouth opening

2. Energify Food Jar

Whether its gazpacho or chicken noodle, the double-walled Energify Food Jar (about $22) will maintain it at the desired temperature. It can keep food cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to 12. Its handy lid doubles as a serving bowl.

Made of bpa-free materials
Air pressure release button
Flexible carrying loop

3. Stanley Adventure

Built like a tank, the rugged, 18-ounce Stanley Adventure (around $37) is made by a trusted brand and will keep your stew warm even during an all-day hike. This selection is large enough to hold a whole can of soup, yet small enough to fit into a lunch carrier.

Dry storage area in stopper
Lifetime warranty
Attachable metal spork

4. Thermos Funtainer

Available in a wide variety of colorful movie-themed designs, the Thermos Funtainer (appx. $15) is perfect for grade-school youngsters who brown bag it. This model is budget friendly, but still gets the job done, keeping food warm for up to seven hours.

Wide opening makes it easy to clean
Leakproof design
Excellent heat retention

5. Zojirushi SW-FCE75AB

Not only can you keep food warm with the vacuum-insulated Zojirushi SW-FCE75AB (appx. $30), but you can use boiling water to cook food within while you're on the go. A tight-fitting lid and gasket ensure that your lunch pail will remain dry no matter how bumpy your commute.

No hard-to-reach places to clean
Dimpled lid for easy opening
Five-year warranty

6. Bklyn Bento

Under $25 and beautifully designed, the Bklyn Bento will keep your artisanal soups warm without taking up too much space. And while it clearly has looks, it also has substance: its double-walled build keeps heat in and stops its sleek black metal body from sweating.

Stylish faux-wood cap
Copper-lined insulation
Smaller capacity than other models

7. Fijoo Container

Ditch the tin can and microwave for the elegantly designed Fijoo Container (appx. $23). With two layers of electro-polished stainless steel sandwiching an interior copper wall, it can keep over three cups of liquid tongue-scorchingly hot for hours on end.

Silicone carrying strap
Ergonomic design
Foldable in-cap spoon is small

8. Mira Stainless Steel

The 13.5-ounce Mira Stainless Steel (around $16) has triple-walled insulation and is built from materials free of toxic chemicals, such as phthalates and BPA. It's durable and lightweight interior won't retain flavors from yesterday's meal.

Made from rust-resistant metal
Comes in a variety of colors
Inner seal must be removed to clean

9. Lunchbots Wide Thermal

At only four and a half inches tall, the Lunchbots Wide Thermal (about $35) makes up for space with its bowl-like width, which allows for easier scooping. And its fully stainless steel interior, including the inside of the lid, means none of your food will ever touch plastic.

Two-cup capacity
Outside does not get hot
Lid can be difficult to open

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