For one or two people making smooth carrot and coriander soup, start by comparing compact soup makers with roughly 1L to 1.2L capacities and a dedicated smooth-soup programme. Morphy Richards and Tefal list models in that range; a larger heated blender such as the Ninja HB150UK is worth considering if you will use its other functions and have room for its greater height and weight.
If you usually make one or two bowls, a large jug may leave you with more soup than planned. Morphy Richards UK positions its 1L Compact 501021 for smaller kitchens, while Good Housekeeping UK discusses around 1L as a useful size for singles or couples.
If you want cooking and blending to happen in one jug, look for a smooth-soup programme on the exact model. Good Food highlights the limited washing-up involved in one-jug soup making.
If you also plan to make sauces or cold drinks, a heated blender may earn its storage space through those additional tasks. Check its dimensions and weight before choosing it for a small kitchen.
Check where the soup maker will sit and how much hot soup you normally make before deciding whether additional programmes are worth the space.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Worktop and cupboard space | Compare the listed height, width and depth with the intended worktop and storage space. | If cupboard space is tight, I need a machine I can put away without displacing everyday equipment; around 36% of consumers put storage fit first. |
| Smooth soup with less effort | Check whether the exact model has a smooth-soup programme and how its blending controls work. | When making carrot and coriander soup after work, I want cooking and blending in one jug; roughly 29% of consumers make that smooth-soup routine their main concern. |
| Batch size | Compare the maximum hot-fill capacity with the number and size of bowls you normally serve. | If I cook extra lunches, I need enough soup from one cycle without making an oversized batch; around 21% of consumers prioritise the number of portions. |
| Additional functions | Identify the non-soup tasks you would use, then weigh them against the appliance's size and weight. | If one appliance will also handle sauces or cold drinks, I can consider giving it more space; about 14% of consumers put multi-use functions first. |
A stated serving count may not match the size of your usual bowls. Cold-blend and hot-fill capacities can also differ on the same appliance.
Work out how many bowls you want per batch and compare that amount with the model's maximum hot-fill capacity.
According to the manufacturers' listed specifications, the Ninja HB150UK is 44.81 cm high and weighs 5.8 kg, while the Morphy Richards Compact 501021 measures 21.3 × 15.7 × 22.7 cm and weighs 1.7 kg.
Measure the intended cupboard or worktop position, including clearance beneath wall cabinets.
Chopping, sautéing and cold-drink programmes need not influence a purchase made mainly for small batches of smooth soup.
List the other tasks you expect the appliance to do regularly before accepting a larger model for those functions.
GOV.UK advises that electrical products marked with the crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol should not go into household rubbish.
Check the recycling or collection options available for an old soup maker when replacing it.
The Compact 501021 is a dedicated 1L soup maker positioned for smaller kitchens.
The Easy Soup BL841140 is a 1.2L automatic soup maker for buyers considering a slightly larger batch.
The Foodi Blender & Soup Maker HB150UK is a heated blender for soup and other hot or cold preparations.
These soup makers offer two different capacity choices for the carrot and coriander soup routine. Check each model's hot-fill limit, programmes and dimensions against the batches you plan to make and the space available.
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Consider this model if you want a dedicated soup maker for modest batches, but confirm that its programmes include the smooth-soup setting you want.
The product name lists six programmes and six blades. Check the hot-fill limit and external dimensions against your usual batch and available space.
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Consider this model if you plan to make more soup per batch than you would with a roughly 1L maker.
Its product name states a 1.5L capacity. Before buying for a small kitchen, check its external dimensions, maximum hot working capacity and smooth-soup programme against your needs.
Around 1L is a useful starting point for one or two people: Morphy Richards UK says its 1L compact model makes up to three portions, and Good Housekeeping UK discusses around 1L for singles or couples. If you also prepare lunches ahead, compare larger models by their hot-fill capacity rather than serving count alone.
No: a sauté function is an optional consideration, not a requirement for choosing a smooth-soup maker. It matters more if you want to soften ingredients in the same jug before the soup programme; check that the exact model offers the steps your recipe calls for.
Clean it using the exact model's instructions, taking particular care around the blades. When the appliance reaches the end of its life, GOV.UK advises that electrical products marked with the crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol should go to an appropriate recycling collection point rather than household rubbish.