Place the motor base of your blender on a flat, stur- dy surface. It is important that the surface be clean and dry. Assemble the blender by following the Assembly instructions. Once the jar is assembled and is in position on the motor base, plug the blender into an electrical outlet. Can also be used as a power blender for blending smoothies and crushing ice. Advanced non-stick cooking plate for easy sauteing and easy cleaning.
However, this makes it much closer to cooking on the hob and therefore adapting recipes becomes straightforward. As this machine involves more than simply pressing a button, we began with two of the provided recipes. First a curry paste, with the machine having no trouble grinding up ingredients for a smooth result using ‘level 3 blend’ (there are 1–4 speeds available). Blending can be done once any of the programmes have finished. In addition, you can blend or pulse cold liquids such as smoothies. I suspect if I did, my favorite would be this or their food processor.
A timer function keeps track of cooking time for you, truly making this all-in-one device a convenient option for soup aficionados. While its basic design has evolved from that of a standard blender, the Cuisinart SSB1U Soup Maker promises to tackle much more than just blitzing food and ice. A booklet of recipes is also included for inspiration.
None of the soups in the book it came with appealed to me. I followed the instructions and it felt like there were a lot of steps. But I really think it would have been easier to cook it on the stove. This would be a very good thing to have if you don’t have a stove. Put a little soapy water in, turn it on and rinse.
This soup will definitely be a staple in our house this winter. It is low in calories, really good for you (think beta-carotene) and very tasty. If you love cooking different types of fresh soup but hate mess and fuss, the Soup Maker is a great all-in-one solution that earns CGWM-081 Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover its place in your kitchen. When I do get a chance to make soup, I always make a giant mess. I love roasted tomato basil soup, but I can never get it from the bubbling hot pot into my tiny blender without getting half of it on the counter or caked on to the side of blender.
This is the second generation of these soup makers hat we have bought. My wife finds it very easy to use and the end product is first rate. You need to select the cooking mode and temperature, as well as choosing when to stir.