With the touch of a button this blender cooks and blends your favorite soups. After my initial enthusiastic experiments I have used it about twice. It does make good soup but no better than I can make in other ways. I especially agree with Mamta about the dangers of getting the jug off the base.
This soup will definitely be a staple in our house this winter. It is low in calories, really good for you (think beta-carotene) and very tasty. Or alternatively you have the SoyaJoy kitchen gadget that makes soup, soy milk and a few other things and is more in the style of a soup maker. United States Soup Makers – We have noticed in the USA they have only just started to become available and are not really a trend. Portion sizes in the USA tends to be bigger and hearty soups are more preferred.
I stirred the onions a few times using the stir button, and then added broccoli florets and chicken stock. The soup cooked on high for about 15 minutes, and I lowered the heat to medium once it came to a boil. Once everything was cooked, I turned the heat off, added some seasoning cuisinart pots and pans set and a little cream, and blended everything together. The soup tasted great and was one of the easiest things I’ve ever made. This appliance isn’t limited to making only soup. Similar to a food processor, you can chop nuts, crush ice, grind spices, make bread crumbs, or whip cream.
Cuisinart’s soup makers are like regular blenders – with a heating function! This means they can do everything a well-built regular blender can, whether it’s whipping up smoothies or crushing ice – plus more. From vegetable soups to spicy sauces, hot dishes are cooked and blended to perfection with Cuisinart cook-and-blend soup makers’ razor-sharp blades and built-in heating element.
Use the measuring cup in the lid to measure liquid ingredients. Always replace after ingredients have been added. Leave ’em in, add some oil, and turn the knob to low. Basically, you can cook an entire soup in the 48-ounce capacity unit (56 ounces if you’re using it with cold items like smoothies or shakes) with minimal prep. Whether you are making chunky or smooth soups, jams, sauces for pasta, curries or tasty risottos you can complete every stage of your recipe in the Cuisinart Soup Maker. Watch your ingredients as they cook inside the robust glass jar, adjust the heat settings, add ingredients and stir as required to achieve perfect results.
The recipe booklet that comes with the Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soup & Beverage Maker contains lots of healthy and delicious recipes. Some of the delicious soups made during the Cuisinart Soup Challenge, ready for the judges. Kathy is a busy mom of two teens who loves to cook tasty and simple food for her family and friends. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Jen, you can cook TONS of couscous in it and it always comes out perfect, I haven’t used any other method for ages. The Thermomix certainly looks like a fabulous machine.
Get our best recipes, grocery finds, and clever kitchen tips delivered to your inbox. The Soup Maker and Blender is as sleek an appliance as I’ve seen. With its glistening charcoal finish and easy-to-read bright red LED displays, it’s like something out of the dashboard of a Bentley. The $200 and Blender looks to streamline the entire soup process.