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I used the smooth+ function, which works like a pulse blender by holding the select button down, to make the soup slightly smoother (personal preference).That said, if you’re looking for a soup maker that offers a little more than the most basic features, this is a good choice. Chunky soups will also take a little longer but 25 minutes isn’t that long in the grand scheme of things, the built-in blades can be pulsed to get the perfect consistency for you, whilst the Smooth+ mode makes extra smooth soups, sauces and dahls. Memory function: If you want to season, taste, or even add more ingredients during a cooking cycle, simply lift the lid off and when you replace it Soup Chef remembers where you’ve left off and continues cooking! We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Below you can read more about exactly who tested these soup makers, and their soup-making credentials.

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. Following that, add your chosen ingredients, such as vegetables, meat, or cheese, to the appliance's body. Ideal for a cooking novice or more experienced chef alike it is genuinely so easy to use you simply can’t go wrong. Passionate about finding the best home products and appliances for our readers, she has tested everything from blenders to pizza ovens. Ease of cleaning: Although we were open to hand-washing (most machines, because of their size and electric output are not dishwasher safe), we still kept an eye out for machines that made life easier when it came to washing-up.If you don't want to use the automatic cleaning function for any reason, you can also rinse a mildly dirty appliance in your sink. While soup makers aren’t necessarily a kitchen essential, they can save a great deal of time and fuss when whipping up a nourishing bowl of goodness. We also test each model’s blending ability, to see if they can blend without using the heating element.