Ok, so I’m in the market for a new soup maker, but which is the best soup maker? I make soups so often, that my kids should really go around with vegetable heads…… Since I’m going through all the options, I thought I’d share what I turned up with you all, and hope I can make my decision by the end. I don’t know how to take reviews on websites, so I’m just comparing functions for what I could do with them, apart from making soup.
My current model is a Morphy Richards Soup Maker, with non stick coating, and saute function. I have cherished my machine, but I’d also like a different option, and to keep my existing one as a spare or back up. There may even be days, I use my old machine, alongside a new one, as quite often, I need more soup than a small machine can handle at once, and it would save me from making two batches back to back.
The drawbacks to a largish household, is massive food output……and I make so many soup maker recipes, that whichever machine I choose, has to stand up to a lot of use, and I mean a lot… And these days, we don’t want just a blender that cooks soup. We want to use it for other things.
There seems to be two styles available on the market. The jug style, which I mostly use, and a blender style, which I have not had the pleasure of using yet.
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Morphy Richards
The one I have currently is dependable, finishes soup pretty well, and is actually cheaper than when I bought mine. It’s easily identified by the rounder handle on the top. I’ve had two of these in the last few years. The update to my Morphy, is the new version, with a slightly flatter handle, and is a bit more expensive. Both versions seem identical to me.
- Capacity 1.6 litres
- Functions: Saute
- Soup Features: Smooth & Chunky
- Additional Features: Juice & Blend
- Pause: Yes
I can’t see what the difference is between the two styles, apart from the different lid, but I’d be happy for someone to enlighten me. Some do come with a serrator blade, which others don’t, so I’d look out for one of those if I were buying Morphy Richards again.
Tefal
- Capacity 1.2 litres
- Soup Features: Smooth & Chunky
- Additional Features: Blend, Keep Warm and Easy Clean
Von Shef
The Von Shef by Domu UK, is one I had my eye on for a while, but am disappointed not to see a non stick coating on it. It’s more like my very first first soup maker, but still a good price.
- Capacity 1.6 litres
- Soup Features: Smooth & Chunky
- Additional Features: Blend
Hometech
- Capacity 1.6 litres
- Soup Features: Smooth & Chunky
- Additional Features: Simmer & Pulse
Salter
There is a Salter Soupmaker, but I can’t find a product image, so it’s a comparison only.
- Capacity 1.6 litres
- Soup Features: Smooth & Chunky
- Additional Features: Blend & Clean
Conclusion
From these, my choice would be the Morphy Richards again. You might have different needs, or not need the extra functions that I use, and can buy a cheaper model. Before I decide, I’m off to look at the other styles. Perhaps I’ll go for a whole new world of soupmaking, to compare with my kettle soup maker, rather than having two of the same one.
I think I’ll go and research the blender style now. My heart slightly sank, as I was actually hoping I could find a slightly larger capacity soup maker, but it seems not.
I’ll share those too.
Happy Reading.
Lesley
