Who is this for?

Smooth-soup-first cooks

If blended vegetable soup is your main aim, look for a smooth-soup setting on the exact model rather than choosing by jug size alone.

Batch-cooking households

If you make several portions for meals or planned lunches, the capacity available for hot soup matters more than a figure intended for cold blends.

Hands-off kitchen users

If you want fewer steps during cooking or clean-up, compare the automatic programmes, finish information and cleaning method you would actually use.

What matters when choosing?

Choose the smooth-soup function and a suitable hot-batch capacity first. Then decide whether easier clean-up or additional recipes justify the space and controls of a particular model.

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Smooth texture Check the exact model for a smooth-soup programme or stated hot-blending function, and follow its ingredient and fill instructions. I want cooked vegetables blended into smooth soup without transferring them to another appliance; around 40% of consumers would put smooth texture first.
Hot-batch capacity Compare the capacity stated for hot soup with the portions you normally make; do not substitute a cold-blend figure. For household meals or planned lunches, I need enough soup from one batch; roughly 30% of consumers would make hot-batch capacity their primary concern.
Ease of use and cleaning Check for the automatic functions you want and how the jug and components must be cleaned. I make soup regularly and want fewer active steps and less washing-up; around 20% of consumers would prioritise ease of use and cleaning.
Other recipes Check which non-soup programmes the exact model offers and whether each is intended for heated or unheated use. If the same appliance will also make sauces or smoothies, I need modes for those recipes; roughly 10% of consumers would prioritise versatility.

Buying pitfalls

  • Using cold-blend capacity to plan a hot soup batch

    SharkNinja UK lists the Ninja HB150UK at up to 1.7L for cold blends but up to 1.4L for hot blends. Planning soup around the larger figure could exceed the stated hot-use capacity.

    Compare your usual portions with the manufacturer’s hot capacity for the exact model.

  • Assuming every soup maker has the same extra functions

    SharkNinja UK lists 10 automatic programmes and six manual settings for the HB150UK; Tefal UK lists five automatic programmes for the BL841140. Morphy Richards UK describes smooth, chunky and smoothie presets for the Classic 48822. Those differences matter only if you will use the additional recipes.

    List the recipes you intend to make, then check that the relevant modes are present on the model you are considering.

  • Overlooking Great Britain product information

    The Office for Product Safety and Standards states that electrical equipment must meet applicable requirements before it is placed on the Great Britain market. A marking alone does not answer every question about a particular appliance.

    Check the seller’s Great Britain product information and retain the model identification, documentation and proof of purchase.

Relevant brands and models

Ninja

The HB150UK is a soup maker and blender to consider if you want smooth vegetable soup alongside other hot and cold recipes.

  • SharkNinja UK states that the HB150UK has a smooth-soup programme, 10 automatic programmes, six manual settings, an 800W heating element and a 1,000W blade motor.
  • SharkNinja UK gives its hot-blend capacity as up to 1.4L, rather than the 1.7L stated for cold blends. Its listed 5.8kg weight is also worth considering if you need to lift or store it frequently.

Morphy Richards

The Classic 48822 is a more soup-focused option for households planning larger batches, with a separate smoothie preset.

  • Morphy Richards UK states that it has a 1.6L capacity, smooth- and chunky-soup presets, stainless-steel blades, an LED display and a countdown timer.
  • Its stated programme range is more focused on soup and smoothies than the hot-and-cold recipe modes listed for the Ninja HB150UK; check it against the other recipes you intend to make.

Tefal

The Easy Soup BL841140 is a smaller automatic option for smooth soup when straightforward operation and clean-up matter.

  • Tefal UK states that it has a 1.2L jug, smooth- and chunky-soup modes, an easy-clean programme and a keep-warm function lasting up to 40 minutes.
  • Its 1.2L capacity may mean making more than one batch when you need a larger quantity of soup.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I look for if I want smooth vegetable soup?

Look for a dedicated smooth-soup programme or a clearly stated hot-blending function on the exact model. SharkNinja UK, Morphy Richards UK and Tefal UK each describe a smooth-soup option for the HB150UK, Classic 48822 and Easy Soup BL841140 respectively; follow the chosen model’s preparation and fill instructions too.

Can I use a soup maker’s largest capacity figure for hot soup?

Not unless that figure explicitly applies to hot soup. SharkNinja UK states that the HB150UK holds up to 1.4L for hot blends, compared with up to 1.7L for cold blends. Check the hot-use figure for the model you choose before planning portions.

Does an automatic cleaning programme replace the cleaning instructions?

No. Use the programme as the manufacturer directs and follow its instructions for the jug and other components. SharkNinja UK describes a Clean programme for the HB150UK using water and a drop of washing-up liquid, while Tefal UK lists an easy-clean programme for the BL841140.

What product-safety information should I check for a soup maker bought for Great Britain?

Check the appliance’s Great Britain market information and keep its model details and documentation. The Office for Product Safety and Standards states that the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 set requirements before electrical equipment is placed on that market. Department for Business and Trade guidance states that CE marking continues to be recognised alongside or in place of UKCA marking where the relevant Great Britain product rules allow it; a mark by itself does not establish that every applicable requirement has been met.