I have never been a fan of drying soups. It just takes SO long to bake out all the water. That is one area where making it on the trail is worth putting it together (and it needn't take long).

On soups though....cream based (milk) can turn taste after drying. Especially with really long dry times.

Also, did you dry on a liner tray or use parchment paper?
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