I was given this Morphy Richards soup maker for Christmas as a gift from my parents. I have to say, at first, I was a little sceptical...soup is so easy to make in a pan, why would I need this device?
Well, after 1 month of using it (almost every day!) I am totally hooked.
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Those of us on a low fat eating plan know that soups are a great filler, especially for our tricky, nibbly times of day....so I always have a pot of something on the go. One of the things I have found, is that I tend to make enormous vats of homemade soups, which I get bored with after a couple of days. So, this is ideal as it makes 4 generous bowlfuls, then I'm onto the next batch! My regular pan also takes up a large space on my hob...and this uses a small section of my work top and is out of the way of other cooking activities.
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So...the soup maker consists of two pieces; a large 'kettle' shaped base and a motor/blender section.
I just pop a variety of vegetables into it along with any seasoning of my choice.
Fill it with water up to the maximum level. This makes 4 generous bowls of soup.
The soup maker has two main settings- smooth and chunky, so you can set these as pre-set options. If you're not sure how you want your finished soup, you can leave it chunky, then blend to your required consistency afterwards.
One of the main surprises I had is the speed at which the soup cooks, especially if you are making a smooth, blended soup.
I can make a finished batch of my Magical Mushroom Soup (Click HERE for recipe) in 20 minutes. The best thing is that I don't have to use my hand blender to blitz the soup after cooking (less washing up!). I can pop the machine on, take the dog for a quick walk around the block, and in 20 minutes I have piping hot (crazily hot!), blended soup. I just have to chop the veggies smaller than I normally would, to save space in the machine.
It's also fab for me because my husband works from home two days a week, and he doesn't cook. So, if I'm going out I can pop a batch on for him and I know he will eat a wholesome, heart-healthy lunch even when I'm not around.
Here are some of the soups I've made in recent weeks using my machine.
The only drawback I have experienced is that you can't reheat your finished soup in the machine so, unless you eat it immediately, you do have to transfer to a pan or microwaveable container for reheating. It's not a big deal, but worth a mention and would be a great feature in future models please Morphy Richards!
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It is hassle-free to clean-
a big plus in my book!
The soup maker retails at around £50, so is quite a major purchase or very generous gift..but well worth considering if you make soup most days, like me.
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The machine can also be used for cold fruit smoothies...so I'll be trying that feature when the weather warms up!
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Super Souper.
34 comments:
Hi! I found your blog via the Weight Watchers forum and I am happily browsing through all your yummy recipes.
I love the sound of the soup maker, but I've seen a few reviews on Amazon saying that there are only two timer settings, and that you can't open the soup maker to add seasoning/more water once it's started up. Is that true?
There are 2 timer settings- one for smooth pureed soups and one for chunky....but then there is a 'blend' one so you can blitz it to the consistency you want if you are not sure when you start. There's also a setting for juices and smoothies. You can stop the machine, but it would start the programme again from the beginning when you restart. If it's very hot when you stop it, you would have to wait for it to cool down a bit before restarting. I season my soup before, then test and 'season up' once it's finished. Can't see that it would be a problem. Hope this helps! x
I think I shall have to treat myself to one of these 'soup makers'. I love the idea of veggies, seasoning & water and the machine does the rest. I usually 'sweat' the ingredients - takes time and my presence! Excellent Janey!
Yes it's great as long as you are happy with small quantities ( about 4 bowlfuls) Leo35 xx
My soup maker arrives tomorrow :)
I like to add red lentils to my soups, can they be used in the soup maker?
Thanks
Hi Lorraine-I've just checked in the manual. They have a recipe for Lamb & Lentil Broth and suggest using tinned lentils so the answer is yes! Enjoy yours, I'm sure you will :)
brilliant machine.. I have bought one today and as soon as it was out of the box I was using it... I used a packed of fresh stir fry veg with stock cube and a couple of slices of left over corned beef thrown in for a meaty flavour... absolutely delicious. I can see it being used every day now..
Sounds great Sue! And I'm sure you will use it all the time! Enjoy! x
Hi, we love our soup maker ! My favourite is sweet potato and butternut squash, chop into smallish chunks, add a veg stock cube and fill up to 1.3 litres with water, season with dried chives,black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper, set on smooth, then when finished add a dash of cream and blend for 20 seconds, Just Lovely! I could live on this lol xx
I have the same machine. I've always liked to make soup and its not that hard, but like you I'm amazed at how much I love this machine.
I now make soup at least twice a week and also make batches up specifically to portion up and freeze to take to work etc.
It's great
Hi Janey, I thought I'd post just to show that older posts still get attention and help a lot. I've just found your blog and I am on (my first) major crusade to loose weight (better late then never at 55). So - lots of your blogs still to view and recipes to try. I think the soup maker is great and my wife and I are off to look for one tomorrow. Best Wishes
Hi Garden Hermit! That's great! Thanks for your lovely words and good luck on your weight loss quest and with the soup maker! Xx
I love my machine too. I use it to cook pre-soaked lentils and chick peas (on the chunky soup setting). It works a treat!
Best kitchen gadget I have ever bought use mine every week
Can anyone tell me if butternut squash has to be peeled first please?
Hi Barbara - definitely peel butternut squash for soup but you can leave it on if roasting- just wash well first x
Ive tried making chilli tomato and basil soup but keeps over heating and cuts out .... Even after a good clean (Big Bonus) and cooling down period of 2-3 hrs it still trips out and burns the bottom of the unit .... Any ideas please,
Hi Gordon- I'd contact their customer service team- sounds like yours may be faulty? X
Thank you, Happy New Year xx
Hi all, I got my soup maker yesterday..unsure as to the quanyity of veg I can add....is it up to the water max level too?
Hi Angela . The total volume of veg and water should come up to the fill line. If you overfill, the machine will cut out x
Can I add cooked chicken and mushrooms to my machine and would I need to add water or chick stock?
Hi Nette, I just checked the manufacturers handbook and- yes you can add cooked chicken, never any raw meats . I would personally add stock rather than plain waster to get the flavour into your soup . Mushrooms will be fine too! X
Just got my soup maker today and been googling for recipes to try. Yours look great and i cant wait to try them. Great wee site have now bookmarked.xx
Nice machine for making soup, thanks for sharing.
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Hi i have a soup maker i used it twice and then it cut out with one line floating up on the led screen. The soup was hot but not mixed or smoothed. It cut out after 5 minutes of use.
Hi Janey, I love you site. I also have the Morphy Richards soup maker, I have been using it every other day for the last 18 months or so, it's fantastic. I am going to try some of your recipes for a change. I wouldn't like to be without it now it's so easy.
Can you use frozen veg in soup machine
Michelle. I am loving this machine ,a and bought 3 more for friends Christmas presents . Thanks for the blog.
Michelle. I am loving this machine ,a and bought 3 more for friends Christmas presents . Thanks for the blog.
Michelle. I am loving this machine ,a and bought 3 more for friends Christmas presents . Thanks for the blog.
The morphy Richard soup maker is fantastic. How I lived without it until recently? It really makes my life much easier. I wonder if anybody knows if it is healthier than the pot made soups?
I just read Unknown's question about frozen vegetables. I add to my soups frozen beans, lentils and peas and it comes out very well. The only note i saying that use it with other raw vegetables.
I got so involved in this material that I couldn’t stop reading. I am impressed with your work and skill. Thank you so much. morphy richards saute and soup maker
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