Whether you’re a fan of bisque or borscht, French onion or oxtail, chowder or cock-a-leekie, there’s no denying the soothing feeling of a warm bowl of soup. I love making carrot soup and your nifty soup-maker sounds like a new addition to the Christmas wish list. What is my verdict after making soup in a blender? Within about a 40 minute time frame , I had an incredibly flavorful and unbelievably silky smooth Spiced Carrot Soup that would be luscious enough to serve to company. It was garnished with crispy Prosciutto, a dollop of Greek Yogurt and some snipped cilantro. The high function is particularly impressive, with the boiling motion helping to agitate the soup’s ingredients.
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 CGWM-081 Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover blades and built-in heating element. In this review, we focus on the key features and functions of Cuisinart’s SSB1U Soup Maker and their SBC-1000 model . Once you’ve inserted the ingredients and turned it on, you can simply set and forget until it’s time to serve.
I think this blender does make it a lot easier to make homemade soup. I used to rarely make my own pureed soups, but find myself making them frequently now for lunch and dinners. After the judges deliberated for a while after tasting the soups, our team was thrilled to have tied for first place.
It is a bit difficult to “stir” one pound of uncooked, dry carrots with one blade. You might even need to use a silicone spatula a time or two before your liquids are added. The glass jug itself is similarly well constructed, with the electronics slightly elevated from the bottom rim of the base to avoid damage, and a sturdy handle at the side. Measurements are marked on the front and back, while a snugly fitting lid, complete with removable measuring cup, pushes firmly on top to prevent excess steam escaping during cooking. The Soup Maker has a wealth of inspired design features that mean making soup is easy as well as safe.
You can however, use the ‘SLOW STIR’ function at any stage during the cooking process. If the temperature inside the glass jar is below 60°C, all 4 blending speeds and the pulse function can be operated. My husband saw a similar gadget demonstrated at Costco.
Allow me to introduce you to today’s giveaway — the new “Blend & Cook Soup Maker” from Cuisinart! The nonstick cooking plate “lets you saute ingredients, simmer, and even boil soups, and then blend to the perfect consistency with the touch of a button”. As you can see below, there are three temperature settings, a “stir” button, and a digital timer to help with cooking as well. It’s also completely BPA-free, and comes with a built-in measuring cup that can be removed from the lid to pour ingredients directly into the blender.
Given that you could spend the same on a standalone blender, this is a super-smart buy. Because this appliance functions as a hybrid slow-cooker, food processor, and blender, it’s something that deserves a piece of real estate on your kitchen counter. It’s the perfect gift for busy folks trying to find a little bit of extra time during this holiday insanity. The blender function is not as powerful as many other soup maker brands.
Your setting that you choose on the soup maker will then give you either chunky or smooth soup. Using your Soup Maker for Blending Hot Ingredients After cooking, you may want to blend your recipe to achieve a puréed or smooth consistency. As a safety feature the blending dial can only be activated cuisinart pots and pans set when the cooking process is complete. Ensure the lid and measuring cup are correctly fitted, ensuring the pouring spout on the jar is covered by the protrusion on the lid. You may add more ingredients by lifting the measuring cup from the lid and dropping ingredients through the lid opening.