Low-clean-up shared-kitchen cooks
If the next person needs the worktop soon, look for a cleaning programme and check how the jug and blade area must be washed. A removable cord may also make putting the appliance away simpler.
Who each approach suits
Batch-cooking housemates
If you cook for several people or want leftovers, compare the capacity available for hot soup and check the maximum-fill mark before scaling up a recipe.
One-appliance multifunction users
If you also want to sauté ingredients or make cold blends, a heated blender may cover those tasks. Check its hot capacity, weight and storage dimensions as well as its programmes.
What matters when choosing
Compact dedicated soup maker
Choose when: Smaller portions and a cleaning programme matter more than making a large batch at once; Tefal UK lists both for Easy Soup BL841140.
Trade-off: Its stated 1.2L jug may mean another cooking cycle for a larger shared meal.
Larger dedicated soup maker
Choose when: Several portions or leftovers are the priority; Morphy Richards UK lists a 1.6L capacity for Classic 48822.
Trade-off: If cleaning time will decide the purchase, check this exact model’s washing instructions before choosing it.
Multifunction heated blender
Choose when: You want to sauté, cook and blend soup in one jug and also make cold recipes; Ninja lists these functions for HB150UK.
Trade-off: Ninja lists a 1.4L hot capacity and 5.8kg weight, both worth considering if you cook big batches or put the appliance away after each use.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Clean-up and handover | Look for a stated cleaning programme, then read the instructions for washing the jug and blade area. | If I need to clear the worktop promptly for a housemate, I want less routine washing-up without skipping safe blade cleaning. Around 45% of consumers put clean-up and handover first. |
| Hot soup capacity | Compare hot or working capacity and check the maximum-fill mark; a cold-blend rating may differ. | When I make soup for housemates or tomorrow’s lunch, one batch needs to hold enough hot soup. For around 33% of consumers, batch capacity is the primary concern. |
| Space and sockets | Measure storage space and check the appliance’s weight and cord position. If using an extension lead, check its current rating against the connected load. | I need to move the appliance off a crowded worktop and connect it without overloading a shared socket. Space and electrical practicality come first for around 22% of consumers. |
Shared-kitchen pitfalls
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Using cold-blend capacity to plan hot soup
Ninja states that HB150UK holds up to 1.7L for cold blends but up to 1.4L for hot blends. The cold figure would overstate the amount of leek and potato soup you can plan for one batch.
Use the hot capacity and the jug’s maximum-fill mark when deciding how many portions to make.
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Assuming a cleaning programme does all the washing
Tefal Easy Soup BL841140 and Ninja HB150UK list cleaning programmes, but a shared appliance still needs to be handled and cleaned according to its instructions, particularly around sharp blades.
Check the exact model’s cleaning steps and agree who will wash and put it away after cooking.
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Adding a soup maker to an overloaded extension lead
An overloaded lead or socket can overheat. Electrical Safety First advises checking an extension lead’s current rating before connecting appliances.
Check the combined load, avoid daisy-chaining extension leads and keep hands dry when using electrical equipment.
Relevant brands to consider
Tefal
Tefal UK presents Easy Soup BL841140 as a dedicated option with a stated 1.2L jug for smaller batches.
- Tefal UK lists smooth and chunky programmes, an easy-clean programme, a removable cord and up to 40 minutes of keep-warm for BL841140.
- If several housemates need soup from one batch, compare its 1.2L capacity with the portions you intend to make.
Morphy Richards
Morphy Richards UK positions Classic 48822 as a dedicated soup maker for multiple portions.
- Its product information lists a 1.6L capacity, smooth and chunky presets and a countdown display.
- If an automatic cleaning programme matters to your shared-kitchen routine, confirm the cleaning instructions for Classic 48822 before purchase.
Ninja
Ninja’s HB150UK is a heated blender for cooks who want soup-making alongside sautéing and cold blending.
- Ninja lists 10 automatic programmes, a built-in cleaning programme and a 1.4L capacity for hot blends.
- Its listed 5.8kg weight and 44.81cm height deserve a storage check if it must be moved after every use.
Joybuy soup makers
These dedicated soup makers are options for shared kitchens where straightforward soup-making and clean-up matter. Check each model’s hot maximum-fill guidance before deciding how many portions to make.
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Tefal Multi-soup BL5628G0, 6 programmes, black
For shared use where cleaning between cooks matters, check this model’s cleaning instructions and hot maximum-fill mark before planning a batch.
The product name specifies six programmes and six blades.
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Kenwood Soupeasy CB01.000BS, 1.5L, silver and white
If you are making soup for several people, check the hot maximum-fill line before treating the stated 1.5L capacity as a full batch.
Check the appliance’s storage dimensions if it needs to leave the shared worktop after use.
Common questions
How should I prepare leeks and potatoes for a soup maker?
Follow the instructions for your exact model. For Tefal Easy Soup BL841140, Tefal UK says to add liquid before solid ingredients, keep below the MAX mark and cut ingredients into 2–3cm cubes for blending.
Can I use a soup maker on an extension lead in a shared kitchen?
Only use an extension lead when the combined load of connected appliances stays within its marked rating. Electrical Safety First advises against overloading leads and sockets; avoid daisy-chaining leads and using electrical equipment with wet hands.
Will a cleaning programme remove the need to wash the appliance?
No. Although Tefal Easy Soup BL841140 and Ninja HB150UK list cleaning programmes, follow the exact model’s instructions for washing the jug and handling removable parts and sharp blades.
Does a soup maker for Great Britain need UKCA rather than CE marking?
Not necessarily. Department for Business and Trade guidance on GOV.UK, dated 21 August 2026, says Great Britain continues to recognise CE marking alongside or instead of UKCA where the applicable product rules permit it. Northern Ireland has different processes, so check the rules relevant to where the appliance will be supplied rather than applying the Great Britain position there.