Family batch cooks
If you want soup for a shared meal, and perhaps leftovers, compare usable hot capacity and fill marks before being swayed by extra drink programmes.
Who is it for?
One-jug flavour builders
If your tomato soup starts with softened onion or garlic, a model with a stated in-jug sauté function could save a transfer from pan to jug. Morphy Richards lists this function for Total Control, and SharkNinja UK lists it for Ninja HB150UK.
Low-washing-up weeknight cooks
If you want fewer active steps after a family meal, look at the exact model’s soup, cleaning and keep-warm programmes. Cleaning cycles still need to be used alongside the manufacturer’s care instructions.
What matters when choosing?
Start with the amount of hot soup you need to serve, then weigh convenience, in-jug preparation and uses beyond soup against the space and controls each model requires.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Hot batch size | Compare the stated hot capacity and MIN and MAX marks with the portions you plan to serve. | If I want enough soup for the family and perhaps leftovers, the cold-blend capacity alone will not settle my batch size. Roughly 36% of consumers put usable hot capacity first. |
| Cooking and cleaning effort | Check the soup and cleaning programmes, keep-warm behaviour and the exact model’s care instructions. | On a busy evening, I want to spend less time tending the soup and washing the jug afterwards; around 29% of consumers prioritise that routine. |
| Flavour and texture | Confirm an in-jug sauté mode if you need one, and look for the smooth or chunky setting you prefer. | If I normally soften aromatics before cooking, I would rather do it in the jug and still choose the finished texture. About 21% of consumers make that control their primary concern. |
| Uses beyond soup | Compare the exact hot and cold programmes and check the appliance dimensions against your storage space. | If the appliance will also make drinks or sauces regularly, I need those functions to justify its place in the kitchen; roughly 14% of consumers put wider use first. |
What should you avoid?
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Planning hot soup from the largest jug figure
Hot and cold limits can differ: SharkNinja UK gives Ninja HB150UK capacities of up to 1.4L for hot blends and 1.7L for cold blends.
Plan portions using the hot limit and keep ingredients within the exact model’s fill marks.
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Assuming every soup maker can sauté
Sautéing is model-specific. Morphy Richards states that Total Control can sauté in its jug, while SharkNinja UK states the same capability for Ninja HB150UK.
If you want to soften onion or garlic in the appliance, check for a sauté mode on the exact model.
Without that function, your recipe may call for a separate pan to use and wash.
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Overlooking care instructions because there is a cleaning cycle
An automatic cycle does not make a motor unit safe to immerse. Morphy Richards support says its soup-maker blades are built into the motor assembly rather than supplied as separately replaceable blades.
Check the model’s cleaning and parts guidance, unplug before cleaning, and do not immerse a base or motor unit in water.
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Using a damaged lead or leaving the appliance unattended
Soup makers bring heat, liquid and electrical equipment together. Electrical Safety First advises checking that appliances and leads are in good condition and not leaving appliances on unattended.
Inspect the plug and cable before use, keep electrical parts dry and follow the operating instructions.
Brands to consider
Morphy Richards
The range includes 1.6L soup makers aimed at family meals, with different controls on the Perfect and Total Control models.
- Morphy Richards lists smooth and chunky presets, integrated scales, keep warm and self-cleaning for Perfect 1.6L.
- In-jug sautéing is stated for Total Control; check the precise model rather than assuming it is a range-wide function.
Ninja
Ninja HB150UK combines hot and cold blending with cooking and in-jug sautéing.
- SharkNinja UK lists 10 automatic programmes as well as manual settings for HB150UK.
- Its stated hot-blend capacity is 1.4L, not its 1.7L cold-blend limit; the listed 5.8kg weight and 44.81cm height also warrant a storage check.
Tefal
Tefal offers dedicated soup makers and multifunction cooker-blenders, so the useful capacity and programmes depend on the model.
- Tefal describes Easy Soup as a 1.2L model offering up to four servings, smooth and chunky programmes, and keep warm.
- For a multifunction model such as Perfectmix Cook, confirm the permitted hot fill rather than treating the headline jug capacity as the amount available for soup.
Joybuy soup makers
These soup makers offer options to consider for a family tomato-and-basil meal. Compare each model’s permitted hot fill with your portions before choosing; a stated jug capacity alone may not give the usable soup yield.
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Tefal Multi-soup BL5628G0, black
Consider this model if a cleaning programme matters after making family soup. Tefal UK Shop lists an automatic cleaning programme for BL5628G0.
The product name specifies six programmes and six blades. Check its permitted hot fill against the portions you intend to make.
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Kenwood Soupeasy CB01.000BS, 1.5L, silver/white
Consider this soup maker if its stated 1.5L capacity looks suitable for your family meal, then confirm how much hot soup its fill marks permit.
The 1.5L figure is the stated capacity; use the model’s hot-fill guidance when planning portions.
Common questions
What capacity do I need for family tomato and basil soup?
Choose by the amount of hot soup permitted below the model’s maximum-fill mark and the portions your family needs. SharkNinja UK states up to 1.4L for hot blends on Ninja HB150UK, compared with 1.7L for cold blends; Tefal describes its 1.2L Easy Soup as making up to four servings.
Do I need to sauté ingredients in the soup maker?
No, unless you want to soften onion, garlic or other aromatics in the jug before cooking your tomato soup. If that step matters to you, check the exact model: Morphy Richards lists in-jug sautéing for Total Control, and SharkNinja UK lists it for Ninja HB150UK.
What should I check if a soup maker does not heat?
Check the exact model’s instructions and keep the contents between its MIN and MAX marks. Morphy Richards support says overfilling can trigger an overfill sensor on its soup makers and advises adding liquid before dense vegetables.
How do I clean a soup maker safely?
Unplug it and follow the exact model’s cleaning instructions; do not immerse a base or motor unit in water. Morphy Richards support also says its soup-maker blades are built into the motor assembly, so check parts guidance rather than assuming blades can be replaced separately.