Tefal Blender & Soup Maker Perfectmix Cook, 2L, 10 Auto Programs, Smoothie Maker, Removable Blades, Cleaning Program & Brush, Glass Jug, Tamper, Hot & Cold Kitchen Blender, Cooking, BL83SD65

I have wanted this item for ages, and finally decided to purchase it, once it was on sale.It is very straight forward to use. It did take a few goes to get the flavour of the soup just right, but once I got the hang of it, the time and effort I am saving is immesurable. I am literally flinging ingredients into the soup maker and pressing start. It is a joy to use.For anyone wondering how to make soup delicious, you need lots of seasonings. In a pinch, a good stock cube, dried herbs, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil are the extra ingredients needed for a decent, quick soup. If you have more time, roasting your vegetables, or browning garlic and onion BEFORE sticking it into the soup maker, makes such a difference, but 9 times out of 10 I am just whacking it all in and letting the Tefal Soup Maker do the job. Yesterdays leftover garlic potatoes or chicken thrown in, makes all the difference too.I am really pleased with both the smoothie function, and the puree function. I have always wanted to be able to make my own apple sauce (which keeps in the fridge for a week, if in an airtight container) and now I can do all of this with one gadget.The only function I am not impressed with, is the "chunky" option (or soup with pieces), as this literally just heats the ingredients up. I thought there would have been a light blending function at the end, so it resembles a soup, but although the items get cooked and soft, the end result is more like a stew. Although, in the Tefal soup makers defence, there is a blend function at your finger tips. As long as you let it blend for one cycle, and pull the plug out 1/3 of the way through, it comes out perfectly.The cleaning function is pretty good, although you will need to wipe down with a cloth in some areas, which is not the end of the world. Some maintenance is required, as with all machinery, and it's very easy to do. The water does spill over the top sometimes, when the cleaning function is running, so my tip is to fill the water under the minimum line (only for cleaning though!) and it reduces this issue.For anyone talking about the machine short-circuiting the electrics in the house - make sure you do not have this plugged into an extension chord! I had this issue with a different make and model (which I returned, not Tefal) and these machines can do this when plugged into an extension chord, or when plugged into a socket that is used by a large appliance. Try to keep the plug socket free from other devices, and this should resolve this issue.I have bought toastie makers, waffle makers, rice cookers, air fryers, but this soup maker is the only one I am consistently using on the regular. So happy with my purchase. I hope it lasts for a long time.

Amazing it’s easy to use clean and makes the perfect soup with no fuss at all. Wish I bought this sooner. You literally just cut up your ingredients add stock choose your setting and it beeps when it’s done. Perfect every time.

It could be because I use lots of spices and stock cubes, but even dissolved in water and despite adding oil first (as some reviews have suggested) it tends to burn. First time it was difficult, almost impossible to scrub off and I was discouraged and was put off using it again. However, tried soaking just the burnt area in a few sprays of cillit bang for a few minutes and it scrubs away very easily. I usually make a larger quantity of soup in a stock pot, but this is so much easier and quicker for during the working week. No standing over the pot sauteing and stirring- the taste seems just as full bodied. On balance it was a good purchase, especially at the discounted price, and I will use it often for speedy, little effort soups but with the cillit bang cleaning tip.An update after using frequently. The taste of the soups with just the desired vegetables, an onion and stock is incredible, so much better than in a saucepan. I've learned to add my dry spices at the end, though the flavour is amazing without all of that, and it rarely burns now. I also rinse out the jug straightaway before anything gets dried on and it only takes a couple of minutes.

I never considered myself a soup person, but during a stay with friends, they served soup daily using the Tefal Easy Soup and Smoothie Maker. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up buying one for myself! Now, I love making delicious, flavorful soups that are so easy to prepare.I've also tried making a compote with it, and it’s far better than using a pan or microwave. I think it works like a mini pressure cooker, but whatever it is, it’s easily one of the best purchases I’ve ever made!"

was sceptical about buying "another" gadget for th kitchen but the deal on the price gave me the push to get one. Love it ! compact enough that it doesn't take up a lot of workspace or pantry space. soup done in around 25 mins ! easy to clean. not used the smoothie or compote settings yet but the soups have been lovely. make sure you don't overfill ( the appliance won't work and you will get lots of flashing lights !!!) and that you cut your ingredients up or they may burn. not many recipes in the book but a good start. will be buying more to put away as Christmas presents for family next year !

The media could not be loaded. It’s a perfect hot and cold blender I ever had for soup and everything else ❤️ blend my soup till full smooth. It’s not noisy like my Ninja blender and it’s easy to work with it. For me this blender is the best one on the market 😍

Really good. Simple to operate and superb results. Soup, after prep, is ready after 25 minutes and tasted amazing.

This gadget makes impressively smooth soups—you may not need the extra blending, and the flavour is good but somehow not exactly as cooking on the hob. It’s perfect for busy days. the self-cleaning function is a letdown, and the bottom tends to burn, especially if you’re using spices or stock cubes. A good rinse right after use is a must to keep things manageable.**Pros:**- Super smooth soups with good flavor.- Convenient for quick, no-fuss meals.- Great for busy weekdays.**Cons:**- Burns soup at the bottom that is not easy to clean.- Self-cleaning is more of a suggestion than a solution.- Quite noisy when in use. I thought it might explode.If you don’t mind the extra cleanup and the noise, it’s a great tool for effortless, creamy soups. 🥣✨