I don't mean to cook in bulk..but its just the two of us and I had five kids, so I just have big pots...I start with a small pot to make soup, add the meat and garlic to boil, add veggies, oh oh need to change to bigger pot so the cabbage can fit. So know I have soup for several days...Husband does not like frozen soup but he doesn't mind reheating the soup. That is my way of bulk cooking..haha