Can anyone recommend a SOUP MAKER

My husband bought one, we used it a lot for a short time and then popped it into the back of the cupboard! Does that tell you what you need to know?

I have an electric pressure cooker, and make soup in it often.

I don't have a soup maker, as the PC does, I think, everything that a SM would do. I sauté veg direct in the pot (you could include meat if you want it), add stock and pressure cook. When it is ready the steam releases automatically, or I can release it manually by simply turning a knob, at which point the lid will open, and I can choose to blend with a stick blender or leave it chunky, and I can add cream, adjust seasoning or whatever is necessary for the recipe.

I prefer this method, as I can use both the PC and the stick blender for other things. Mine is an Instant Pot, but other brands are available. And yes, the soup is just as good as it would be if it were made in a pan.

I have a Daewoo, use it every week this time of year. Just chop up whatever ingredients your using, add water and stock cube, seasoning etc. Set soupmaker to smooth or chunky, ready in 20 mins, get 4 to 5 good servings. Easy to clean, one of the best gadgets i've bought

I have a Lakeland one and love it - just throw in some veg, a stock cube and water, press the button and half an hour later the soup is ready to eat. It works with frozen veg just as well which is even more labour saving

After decrying them for years, himself (for a totally unknown reason) bought himself a Drew & Cole soup maker and is now a confirmed fan. He uses it around twice a week and has quite a repertoire (Celeriac and Chorizo being my current favourite). Think it was £50 (doubtless made in China) and he recommends it.
We also have pressure cookers (2 - different sizes) but he now prefers the soup maker for soup.

I make soup in a pot. I boil for 5 minutes then turn it off .perfect.

I have a russell hobbs one that I inherited. Quick, easy and gets used most weeks during winter.

Thank you everyone
I eat soup for breakfast mainly as I don't like milk or cereals. I make large batches of soup and freeze. I probable need to purchase one that is larger than a two person.
I'm going to check out the different makes to see what is available.
Thanks again

A Salter is good. Works well, does puréed or chunky soups. Contains a measuring jug to put raw ingredients in so you don’t overload it and best of all, it won’t break the bank!

kircubbin2000

I make soup in a pot. I boil for 5 minutes then turn it off .perfect.

Snap! Quicker and cheaper if using gas.

I was bought 'TEFAL Easy Soup BL841140 Soup Maker / Stainless Steel & White' as a present ten years ago, and have said on this site, that it's the best present I've ever been given. It's regularly used and brilliant for all those bits of veg about to go off in the fridge

I had Morphy Richards..replaced free of charge when it stopped working. I make soup most weeks especially this time of year..I put everything in a saucepan and blitz it when veg cooked..equally as good as less fuss than soup maker.

I make enough for 2-3 days and keep it in the door of refrigerator..keeps for 3 days. I'll not buy another Soup Maker

Being on my own I bought a smaller version Morphy Richards, (was on offer at the time as a newer model had just come on the market). Only just pulled it out last night as I had surplus veg and with weather being a bit chilly soup came to mind. Think it will be out now for a few months. Very quick, two levels for capacity, has options for smooth, chunky and blending on it. Wouldn't be without it now, no steam, checking the pot and messy cooker. Cost was about £50.00.

After being sceptical I bought one after recommendations on GN. I love it and use it twice a week in winter so that we always have a healthy warming bowl for lunch. About five minutes to throw in chopped veg and a couple of stock cubes and water. Twenty minutes later you have lovely smooth tasty soup. I usually add a dollop of cream or cream cheese and press blend for a few seconds. Very easy to wash. I store the rest in microwaveable containers.

Mine is a Morphy Richards but I think most well known makes do a good job.

I’ve got a tefal model. (The easy soup model). Had it a few years now and use it a lot. In fact, I took it out yesterday to make some soup. Took 28 minutes from switching it on to being ready to eat. I would recommend it.

I too have a Drew & Cole . Bought a couple of years ago and have used it twice a week since . Apart from this summer . Will be starting up again soon . One of my more useful buys .

But it doesn’t take long to make on the hob, in a pan.

I have had a Waring for many years and love it. I do tend to fry the chopped veg up in a pan first but you dont have to do this. I wouldnt be without mine.

I’ve got a Morphy Richards Sauté & Soup, I love it 🙂
You can sauté onions/leeks etc if necessary, then add other ingredients. There are different settings for smooth or chunky soups - it takes about 20 minutes or so to make the soup.

I have a Ninja Cold and Hot blender and soup maker. It makes soup in about 30 minutes. You don't need to do much prep as it chops and blends. It's a useful thing as you can use it in the Summer to blend up ice cream and make cold drinks. I use it a lot. It wasn't cheap, but we bought it on a special offer.

Morphy Richards - I love it and use it a lot.

I have a Tefal I use it at least once a week, it’s quick and easy to clean and the soup is delicious.

I got a king pro. pressure cooker ..makes soup 30min makes lovely rice pudding. Have done chilli as well ...

I started with a Morphy Richards, but when I dropped and broke it I replaced it with a glass one. It is nice to see how it is progressing. I use it every week in the winter. I don't brown the veg before use, I can't taste any difference.
Those which advertise that they are easy to clean are a waste of the extra money as all it needs is a quick whizz with water and a drop of washing up liquid.