Soup Of the Day!

Feral_Moon

What does a soup maker do that a large pan/stock pot and a £5 stick blender can't do, and in often much less time too according to some comments I've read?

pm2326

cat4772 wrote: »

I'm getting into the soup habit again. In the past week I've enjoyed

Carrot, cumin and kidney bean soup (jack Monroe)
Spicy lentil and tomato (was a bit watery, so more lentils next time)
Curried parsnip soup, thickened with some pearl barley before blending)

I have a microwave soup mug which is fantastic and helps me get my 5-a-day ��

Cat.xx

I'm also getting back into the habit of making soup..I also have the soup mug for work :T

This last week I've had potato, leek and bacon soup & butternut squash, leek and bacon.

This week coming it's looking like broccoli, cauli and Stilton soup & possibly split pea & gammon using the gammon stock. Last one may change though as have some dried soup mix (barley, lentils, dehydrated veg etc) that I'd like to start and use up.

JIL

Feral_Moon wrote: »

What does a soup maker do that a large pan/stock pot and a £5 stick blender can't do, and in often much less time too according to some comments I've read?

Just does it in one kitchen gadget, rather than a pan and blender. It's a bit like a bread maker, you don't need to knead and leave to rise and knead again.
You just get the end product without much effort.

I bought one as a gift for a relative and they are really happy with it and use left over veg particularly on a Sunday in theirs. Even cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and gravy goes in! I am told its delicious, but not something I amkeen to try. :rotfl:

CAT££

Tomorrow I'll be making leek & potato soup......traditional favourite!

mrs_motivated

I took advantage of Aldis super 6 parsnips yesterday and have a lovely spicy parsnip soup simmering away.... smells great

pipkin71

I had a sweet potato and black bean soup the other week in M&S. It was so nice I found a recipe online:

http://www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-and-sweet-potato-soup-184921

and now it's a weekly favourite

Just to add, I use veg stock instead of chicken broth and it's lovely

Feral_Moon

JIL wrote: »

Just does it in one kitchen gadget, rather than a pan and blender. It's a bit like a bread maker, you don't need to knead and leave to rise and knead again.
You just get the end product without much effort.

So does it chop/peel all the veg too? Otherwise what's the difference in putting everything in a pot vs a soup maker? It takes literally a minute or two to blend with a stick blender then a quick rinse under the tap and back in the drawer. No effort at all. Plus I can make 6-10 litres of soup at a time. How much does a soup maker hold?

Made a roasted red pepper & tomato soup yesterday. Used some of it as a sauce for a chicken and pasta bake, with extra peppers thrown in :drool:

candygirl

I'm a soup addict, and have considered getting a soup maker, but also don't see the point in them, unless they really do make things a lot easier! I'm also sure they wont fit as much soup in as my old pan!:D

JIL

Feral_Moon wrote: »

So does it chop/peel all the veg too? Otherwise what's the difference in putting everything in a pot vs a soup maker? It takes literally a minute or two to blend with a stick blender then a quick rinse under the tap and back in the drawer. No effort at all. Plus I can make 6-10 litres of soup at a time. How much does a soup maker hold?

Made a roasted red pepper & tomato soup yesterday. Used some of it as a sauce for a chicken and pasta bake, with extra peppers thrown in :drool:

I don't see the point in getting one either, but for some people they may fill a gap.
I know lots of people who buy ready prepared and chopped veg. So that and some stock and a soup maker and there's home made soup at the end.

I made minestrone today, lunches for the next three days.

Dustyblinds

I love making and eating soups. I've got a soup maker and use all the time.
If I'm doing roast veg I always do extra and once it's cooked I put some in the soup maker with either chicken or veg stock, 10 minute simmer then blend and it's done. Great family favourite.
Another favourite is tomato and basil. 1 carrot, 2 onions then what ever tomatoes you have handy, fresh, tinned or passata. I like to use a tin of Aldis tomatoes with herbs and garlic along with either fresh tomatos or passata depending on season. I like to use fresh basil leaves but dried basil is just as good, blend when cooked, delicious