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.
While its basic design has evolved from that of a standard blender, the Cuisinart SSB1U Soup Maker promises to tackle much more than just blitzing food and ice. A booklet of recipes is also included for inspiration. The Cusinart Soup Maker and Blender looks to streamline the entire soup process. In addition to its stainless steel blades and four speeds, the 900-watt appliance features an embedded three-setting hot plate that lets you cook ingredients.
The first thing I made was a simple lentil soup. We were let down by the appliances’ ability to retain a good, hot temperature after the dish had been plated up. Although the glass goblet isn’t dishwasher safe, it is easy to clean by hand. The Plus did a good job at performing well in most tests; serving up smooth and delicious milkshakes as well as divine soups. The process of cooking the dishes is easy and there is no struggle to hold down any buttons – which is always great! Being a totally addicted thermomix user I came across a cuisiart soup maker ad today.
– The Cuisinart Soup Maker is a taller blender-like appliance with a higher center of gravity. This is in stark contrast to the robust design of the Thermomix with its triangulated ‘cradle’ making for superb ergonomics with repeated use. This may seem like a small point to consider, but really the details add up. Overall ease of use is a HUGE factor in why I reach for Thermomix several times each day, more often than any other tool, gadget or appliance in the kitchen.
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 cuisinart pots and pans set 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!!
Lots of key information to help you choose the right soup maker for you. UK Guarantee This Cuisinart appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for 3 years. This guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of purchase and ceases to be valid in the event of alteration or repairs by unauthorised persons.
You are so right — the attention to subtle details in the design of Thermomix is really impressive and even though we are passionate about it, sometimes we can forget. I am one of those who after two years of using Thermomix has become, I fear, just a tad complacent cuisinart griddler elite about the points you mention. It’s so good to be enlightened like this, by someone who is so well qualified to speak on the subject. 2) regarding the purchase of a Thermomix in the UK for taking home to Oz, I would recommend you simplify your life and buy in Oz.