Smooth-soup regulars
If you often make tomato and basil soup from raw ingredients and prefer a blended texture, look for a model that cooks as well as blends and has a dedicated smooth-soup programme.
Who is a soup maker for?
Batch-cooking households
If you make several portions or plan leftovers, prioritise the capacity available for hot soup. You will also need to cool and store any soup you save promptly.
Small-kitchen convenience buyers
If space and washing up matter more than making a large batch, consider a smaller hot-soup capacity and check the appliance’s dimensions and cleaning instructions.
What matters when choosing?
Start with the soup texture and batch size you actually want; then decide whether simpler cleaning is worth prioritising over other programmes.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
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| Smooth texture | Check that the model both heats and blends, and offers a smooth-soup programme; the setting alone does not guarantee a particular texture. | If I prefer blended tomato and basil soup, a smooth setting matters more to me than extra cold-drink modes. Around 46% of consumers put smooth texture first. |
| Batch size | Compare the stated hot-recipe capacity with your usual number of portions, particularly when a separate cold-recipe capacity is advertised. | When I cook for several people or plan leftovers, I want enough hot-soup capacity without repeating a cycle. Roughly 27% of consumers prioritise batch size. |
| Cleaning and controls | Look at programme selection and the instructions for cleaning the jug, lid and blades, even if there is an automatic cleaning cycle. | If washing up discourages me from making soup regularly, straightforward controls and care matter most. About 27% of consumers put ease of use and cleaning first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Comparing jug capacity instead of hot-soup capacity
Tefal lists its Multisoup at 1.2 L overall but specifies 1 L for hot recipes. The larger figure is not the amount of hot tomato soup to plan for.
Use the exact model’s hot-recipe limit when deciding how many portions you can make.
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Buying a large jug for occasional small batches
A 1.6 L model can accommodate multiple portions, but the appliance and jug also need space on your worktop and in storage.
Match capacity to your usual batch and check the model’s dimensions and minimum-fill instructions.
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Assuming auto-clean replaces all washing
An automatic cleaning programme may simplify the routine, but it does not establish that the lid, blades and jug need no further care.
Read the exact model’s cleaning instructions before choosing it for convenience.
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Leaving a large batch in the jug to cool slowly
Soup intended as leftovers needs prompt cooling and storage; a keep-warm setting is for serving, not for cooling food to refrigerate.
Divide leftovers into smaller portions to cool quickly. The Food Standards Agency advises refrigerating cooked food within one to two hours and eating leftovers within 48 hours or freezing them.
Brands to consider
Morphy Richards
Its dedicated soup-maker range includes models aimed at making several portions in one batch.
- Morphy Richards lists its Classic Soup Maker at 1.6 L with smooth and chunky presets.
- For a small kitchen or a modest batch, check the Classic model’s dimensions and fill guidance before choosing the larger jug.
Tefal
Its Easy Soup and Multisoup models offer programme-led soup making at different stated hot-soup capacities.
- Tefal specifies smooth and chunky programmes for Easy Soup, and a cleaning programme for Multisoup.
- Tefal specifies 1 L for hot recipes in the Multisoup, rather than its 1.2 L overall capacity; check the particular model before planning a batch.
Lakeland
Lakeland carries soup makers, including own-label models designed to cook and blend in one jug.
- Lakeland describes soup-making options that blend, stir and cook hot soup.
- Check the features and current listing for the exact model: Lakeland’s previously listed Digital Soup Maker is marked discontinued.
Soup makers on Joybuy
These soup makers are options for making tomato and basil soup in one appliance. Compare their stated capacities carefully if the number of portions matters to you.
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Tefal Multisoup BL5628G0, black
Consider this model if you want a smooth-soup programme for a smaller batch. Tefal specifies a 1 L capacity for hot recipes, six programmes and an automatic cleaning programme. Check the cleaning instructions for any care still required after the cycle.
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Kenwood Soupeasy CB01.000BS, 1.5 L, silver/white
Consider this soup maker if you are comparing appliances for a smooth tomato soup. The listed 1.5 L capacity gives you a starting point, but confirm the working limit for hot recipes before relying on it for your usual batch. Check the dimensions for your worktop and storage space.
Common questions
What soup-maker capacity is practical for tomato and basil soup?
Choose by the amount of hot soup you usually make. Morphy Richards lists its Classic model at 1.6 L for multiple portions, whereas Tefal specifies a 1 L hot-recipe limit for Multisoup; do not use a cold-recipe capacity to plan a hot batch.
Can I refrigerate leftover tomato and basil soup?
Yes, if you cool and store it promptly. The Food Standards Agency advises dividing cooked food into smaller portions to cool quickly, refrigerating it within one to two hours, and eating leftovers within 48 hours or freezing them.
Does a self-clean programme mean there is no manual cleaning?
No. Treat an automatic cleaning cycle as an aid to washing, and follow the exact model’s instructions for its jug, lid and blades.
Can I use keep-warm instead of cooling soup for storage?
No. Keep-warm is a serving feature; if you intend to save the soup, follow the Food Standards Agency’s prompt cooling and refrigeration guidance instead.