I know crushing and grinding is going to be noisy but why does stirring have to be? My husband is not as enamoured of the thermomix as I cuisinart soup maker am and it constantly annoys him. He actually leaves the room if I am cooking in it. Also I’d add an option to have a soft or no alarm.
Usually, combination appliances miss the culinary mark. Silicone bowls in which you can prepare food and then throw it in the oven to roast said food? But the Soup Maker is a shining example of a smart combination appliance. It’s easy to use and exceptionally versatile, too. And I’m not talking simply making soups, smoothies and shakes.
The fascinating appliance combines a blender with a small heating plate which can saute vegetables and cook soup in 30 minutes. The “stir” function will work better if your vegetable pieces are smaller. It is a bit difficult to “stir” one pound of uncooked, dry carrots with one blade. You might even need to use a silicone spatula a time or two before your liquids are added.
Like so many/most dedicated TM 31 users I revel in mine and use it several times a day, every day. He gets ‘left overs/rinsings’ blitzed into doggy gravy over his rather boring but healthy dried food. I’ll be sure to pass it on as I often have people ask me what the differences are with the older models!!
Whether you’re a fan of bisque or borscht, French onion or oxtail, chowder or cock-a-leekie, there’s no denying the soothing feeling of a warm bowl of soup. ReplykaveyeatsDecember 13th, 2015Daniel, if you read the review, you’ll see we don’t recommend this appliance. For her second trial, she made prawns in tomato sauce, a pasta sauce recipe also from the recipe booklet. When Cuisinart offered me one to review, I asked my mum, Mamta, to put it through its paces, as she regularly makes soups at home.
Since everything is cooked and blended in the blender, cleanup is a breeze. Great for using with frozen foods because of the heating component. If you have any questions, suggestions for future reviews or spot anything that has changed in price or availability please get in touch at
Get our best recipes, grocery finds, and clever kitchen tips delivered to your inbox. The Soup Maker and Blender is as sleek an appliance as I’ve seen. With its glistening charcoal finish and easy-to-read bright red LED displays, it’s like something out of the dashboard of a Bentley. The $200 Cuisinart Soup Maker and Blender looks to streamline the entire soup process.