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7 Best Immersion Blenders of 2022 – Top Hand Blenders

We updated this story in October 2022 to ensure all products are in stock and reflect current pricing, and we added a new pick from Vitamix after the most recent round of testing in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab.


Immersion blenders — also called hand blenders, stick blenders or wand mixers — give you the freedom to blend and puree foods without needing to transfer them to a full-size blender. Some are constructed as a single piece — the motor cannot be removed from the blender arm that houses the blades. Others are designed with a motor that can be attached to the blender arm as well as other tools like a whisk, mini food processor or beaters like those on a hand mixer. No matter the type, the best models can handle big jobs like blending smoothies and pureeing soups directly in the pot and smaller jobs like making mayo or salad dressing.

The pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Technology Lab tested 13 models in our most recent test to find those that are easy to assemble, comfortable to operate and delivered on performance. To test each immersion blender, we blended a smoothie, pureed a soup and made a mayonnaise. We also considered the weight, power and settings of each model to find the best options.

Read on for more information on how we tested as well as what to consider when shopping for an immersion blender. We also weigh in on whether an immersion blender is worth adding to your kitchen toolkit. Looking for more blender recommendations? Check out our guides on best Vitamix blenders or best personal blenders for smoothies.

1

Best Overall Immersion Blender

Breville

Control Grip Immersion Blender

Breville

$130 AT WILLIAMS SONOMA

Weight 3.8 lbs.
Number of speeds 15
Accessories Whisk, 3-cup chopping bowl, 42-oz. jug with lid
Dishwasher safe Blending arm, whisk and chopper

2

Best Value Immersion Blender

Hamilton Beach

Two-Speed Hand Blender

Hamilton Beach

$39 AT AMAZON $39 AT HOME DEPOT $39 AT WALMART

Weight 2. 59 lbs.
Number of speeds Two
Accessories Blending arm, whisk and 3-cup chopping bowl
Dishwasher safe Blending arm, whisk and chopping bowl

3

Most Versatile Immersion Blender

Braun

MultiQuick 7 Hand Blender

Braun

Now 12% off

$88 AT AMAZON

Weight 1.9 lbs.
Number of speeds Variable speed depends on how hard you press the button
Accessories Blending arm, 20-oz beaker, whisk, 2-cup chopper
Dishwasher safe Blending arm, beaker, whisk and chopper

4

Best Immersion Blender for Smoothies

KitchenAid

Two-Speed Hand Blender

KitchenAid

$70 AT AMAZON

Weight 2 lbs.
Number of speeds Two
Accessories Blending arm, 3-cup blending jar with lid
Dishwasher safe Blending arm, blender jar and lid

5

Best Immersion Blender for Soup

Cuisinart

Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender

Cuisinart

$70 AT AMAZON $80 AT WALMART $70 AT OVERSTOCK

Weight 4.2 lbs
Number of speeds Variable speed from low to high with nuanced dial
Accessories blending arm, whisk, 3-cup chopper/grinder and 2-cup mixing/measuring cup
Dishwasher safe Whisk, chopper and mixing cup only

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Best Immersion Blender for Emulsifying

Vitamix

Immersion Blender

Vitamix

$150 AT WILLIAMS SONOMA

Weight 2 lb. 11 oz.
Number of speeds Five
Accessories None
Dishwasher safe Blending arm only

7

Best Cordless Immersion Blender

All-Clad

Cordless Rechargeable Hand Blender

All-Clad

$230 AT WILLIAMS SONOMA

Weight 2 lb. 3 oz.
Number of speeds Five
Accessories None
Dishwasher safe Blending arm (though hand washing is recommended)

How we tested immersion blenders

Jill Sollazzo

When the experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab assess immersion blenders, we put each to the test in common tasks: blending a smoothie, making mayonnaise and pureeing soup directly in a pot.

The smoothie evaluates a blender's ability to tackle ice and whole strawberries. The mayonnaise test indicates the capacity to emulsify, which needs to happen smoothly and slowly to create stability. The soup test helps us understand the blender's ability to puree large quantities of ingredients (including potato and broccoli) without splatter or leaving chunks.

We also consider the weight, comfort and available accessories for each machine. We review the instruction manual and appreciate quick start guides, helpful illustrations or images and tips or recipes.

Is an immersion blender worth it?

Our experts think it is worth it to add an immersion blender to your kitchen, especially if you are a lover of smooth soups and quick sauces. It's easy to use, reasonable to store and quicker to clean than a countertop blender.

An immersion blender is great for small jobs like making pesto, dips, mayonnaise, whipped cream and even scrambled eggs. Good immersion blenders can whip up smoothies, milkshakes and frozen drinks for one or two people — but that's where they cap out since the motor (and blades) are smaller than a countertop blender and cannot run for a very long time without overheating.

We do advise that you avoid hard foods (like nuts and seeds) or very fibrous ones (such as kale and carrots) because they generally won’t become silky smooth; for those, we do recommend a high-powered blender or food processor. Also note that with an immersion blender, the blade needs to be fully submerged to work; you may find that you have trouble blending very small quantities.

What to consider before buying an immersion blender

✔️ Corded vs. cordless: A cord offers constant power, but it can get tangled or burned or could knock things over on a busy kitchen counter and stovetop. Cordless models are portable and convenient, but they need to be charged between uses or they may lose power before you can finish the job.

✔️ Blade guard vents: The blade guard is the dome-shaped part of the blender arm that covers the blades. We found that wide blade guards with large vents do a better job of circulating the food for better and faster blending. They are also easier to clean because food stuck under the blades is more accessible. Just make sure the blade guard will fit easily in your favorite pots and smoothie cups.

✔️ Handle and grip: To operate an immersion blender, you’ll grip the handle with one hand and press the on, off or speed buttons with your fingers, so it needs to feel comfortable to hold and operate simultaneously. Your hands will fatigue if the handle is too large, if the buttons are too small or awkwardly placed or if the blender feels heavy. Also, the buttons should be easy to press without much force. Ideally, your fingers will fall naturally on the buttons when you hold the handle. We found non-slip rubber handles to be softer and easier to grip.

✔️ Design: Look for a model that's compact enough to store in a kitchen drawer. Though immersion blenders are easy to clean, we prefer models that have a removable blender attachment that is dishwasher-safe.

✔️ Additional attachments: Many immersion blenders function with a motor that can also be connected to attachments for chopping, processing, whisking or frothing. If you already have stand-alone versions of these appliances, you can save money by buying a model without the extras, but they can be a convenient option if you don't own the pieces or want to consolidate your storage. One accessory we highly recommend is a sturdy, tall and narrow blending jar: It helps ensure the blender is submerged, reduces splattering and makes the up-and-down motion needed to blend easier. Plus, you can serve or store food directly in it.

✔️ Wattage: We have found this is less important than other factors. The immersion blenders we tested had motors between 225 and 600 watts and although wattage is an indicator of power, we did not find that it’s a reflection of quality, performance or comfort.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

Sarah Wharton Senior Editor & Analyst Sarah (she/her) is a senior editor and analyst for the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she tests products and covers the best picks across home, kitchen, tech, health and food.

Myo Quinn Myo Quinn is a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, food writer and on-air talent.

The 9 Best Immersion Blenders of 2022

The winner is the Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick Hand Blender

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Donna Currie

Donna Currie

Donna Currie is a food writer and blogger specializing in recipes and kitchen gadgets. She covers kitchen tools and gadgets for The Spruce Eats and is the author of Make Ahead Bread.

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Updated on 07/15/22

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Tested & Approved

After rigorous home testing, the Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick Hand Blender earned the top spot with its variable speed control, useful attachments, and overall quality. Coming in a close second is the KitchenAid 2-Speed Hand Blender, which is our editor-approved pick based on its speed and ease of cleaning.

An immersion blender, also called a handheld blender, can be a convenient, easy-to-clean, and compact alternative to a full-size blender since it can be tucked into a drawer or cabinet. It can be used for a variety of everyday kitchen tasks, such as mixing pancake batter, whisking eggs, whipping cream, blending smoothies or sauces, and even pureeing baby food. And it's an essential tool for blending creamy, pureed soups, like butternut squash soup, right in the pot.

But there are a few considerations before you buy one of these handy gadgets. Firstly, there's no standard-size blade attachment for immersion blenders, so pay attention to the diameter of the blade if you want to be able to blend smoothies or salad dressings in drinking glasses or mason jars. Secondly, you'll have to choose between corded and cordless models: Cordless immersion blenders give you more freedom, but you have to remember to charge them.

We took these factors into account, as well as sent some of the blenders to our home testers to try. Here, are our top picks (and some buying tips) for the best immersion blenders.

Our Top Picks

Best Overall:

Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender at Amazon

Runner-Up, Best Overall:

Kitchen Aid 2-Speed Hand Blender at Amazon

Best Power:

Vitamix Immersion Blender at Amazon

Best Budget:

Mueller Austria Ultra-Stick 500 Watt 9-Speed Immersion Hand Blender at Amazon

Best for Smoothies:

KOIOS Immersion Hand Blender at Amazon

Best Commercial Blender for Home Use:

Waring Quik Stik Immersion Blender at Amazon

Best Cordless:

All-Clad Stainless Steel Hand Blender at Amazon

Best for Food Processing:

Breville All In One Processing Station at Amazon

Best for Baby Food:

Braun MultiQuick 5 Baby Hand Blender at Amazon

In This Article

  • Our Picks

  • What to Look for

  • FAQs

  • Why Trust The Spruce Eats?

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What We Like

What We Don't Like

Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender Review

Who else recommends it? Good Housekeeping and The Strategist both picked the Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender.

What do buyers say? 92% of 2,400+ Amazon reviewers rated this product 4 stars or above.

Cuisinart may be the most familiar name in food processors, and this immersion blender lives up to the brand's reputation. It has a button for either continuous or pulse blending, as well as variable speed control so you can choose exactly the speed that’s right for you—no need to rely on a preset speed.

The blender only has two buttons on its front; an on button and a lock button, which needs to be depressed before the blender will turn on, but then it can be released. While that might be a safety feature, we found it awkward to use.

It comes with a jar that’s perfect for blending smoothies or making mayonnaise, a chopper attachment that’s great for making salsas and prepping veggies, and a whisk attachment for making whipped cream or beating eggs.

Our tester preferred using the highest speed setting for most recipes, but noted the adjustable speed is useful for blending softer foods, like avocados, or recipes that may splatter.

Price at time of publish: $70 for Smart in Black/Stainless Steel

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Power Rating: 300 watts | Speed(s): Variable | Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 13 inches | Warranty: 3 years

Testing Takeaway

"The main feature is the variable speed control, which was easy to use. I found that I generally set it at the highest speed and left it there. However, it's great to have the option for a slower speed so that the blender can start on low to avoid splashing."

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What We Like

  • Comfortable soft-grip handle

  • Variety of colors to choose from

  • Simple, easy-to-use design

What We Don't Like

This simple two-speed blender has a removable blending arm that makes cleaning easier and comes from a brand that’s much-loved when it comes to kitchen appliances and gadgets. The blender doesn’t include a lot of accessories or frills that add to the price, so it’s quite affordable despite the quality.

It comes with a handy blending jar with a lid, so it can be used for storage before or after foods are blended. The soft-grip handle is easy to hold when blending, so it’s comfortable to use, no matter how much you need to blend.

Like many KitchenAid products, this comes in a wide range of colors, so you can match this to your stand mixer or kitchen décor, or add a pop of color to the kitchen.

Price at time of publish: $52 for Empire Red

Power Rating: 220 watts | Speed(s): 2 | Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.3 x 15.8 inches | Warranty: 1 year

What Our Editors Say

"This KitchenAid blender gets the job done well—and fast. Plus, it's so easy to clean. The blending arm quickly detaches, so you can rinse it in the sink. " — Julia Warren, VP of Commerce

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Vitamix Immersion Blender Review

Vitamix makes blenders that have a top-of-the-line reputation for professional and home use, and its immersion blender fully lives up to that hype. Thicker soups, sauces, and smoothies can be tricky to get all-the-way smooth and can cause some immersion blenders to overheat, but this handheld blender has the power and durability to handle tough jobs and large batch sizes every time.

It has five different speeds and can run continuously for up to 4 minutes before automatically shutting off. Lastly, the heat-safe shield at the bottom will keep this blender from damaging your nonstick cookware. When tested, it was both easy to use and easy to clean, and the 5-foot-long cord helped to reach between pots and faraway outlets.

At around $150, the Vitamix Immersion Blender is one of the more expensive immersion blenders on the market. If you can spring for it, it's worth the price and will last a long time.

Price at time of publish: $150

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Power Rating: 625 watts | Speed(s): 5 | Dimensions: 3 x 18 x 3 inches | Warranty: 3 years

Testing Takeaway

"Except for the time when I purposely let the blender run for the full 4 minutes, I never needed to run it that long. Most tasks were accomplished in under a minute."

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What We Like

  • Easy to clean

  • Powerful

  • Sturdy

What We Don't Like

  • Noisy

Mueller's stick blender is a great option if our top picks don't quite fit within the budget for an immersion blender. You don't sacrifice any power for a more affordable price, though.

With a full copper motor and 500 watts of power, this handheld blender is plenty powerful to handle making baby food purees, smoothies, smooth soups and sauces, and even homemade peanut or almond butter. Reviewers say everything about this blender feels sturdy, durable, well-made, and comparable to blenders that cost twice as much.

It includes a milk frother for the ultimate upgrade to homemade lattes and a whisk attachment so you can use it to whip cream, beat eggs, or make a batch of homemade mayo for sandwiches. Clean up of the blender and attachments is as simple as running under warm water or popping them in the dishwasher for a more thorough cleaning.

Price at time of publish: $40

Power Rating: 500 watts | Speed(s): 9 | Dimensions: 2.68 x 4.92 x 15.59 inches | Warranty: 1 year

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What We Like

  • Anti-splash design

  • Versatile

  • Very powerful

What We Don't Like

With 12 speeds and a turbo mode, this immersion blender will make short work of fruits and vegetables to make perfectly smooth milkshakes and smoothies, as well as easy salad dressings, mayonnaise, and sauces. The KOIOS immersion blender includes a chopper attachment for chopping onions or herbs, a whisk attachment for whipping eggs whites or heavy cream, and a blender jar for times when you’re not using your own container for blending and emulsifying.

The blade is reinforced with titanium for extra strength, and the bell-shaped housing over the blade keeps the blade off the bottom surface of your containers and helps prevent splashing. A loop on the top of the handle makes it easy to hang this gadget on a rack to keep it handy.

Price at time of publish: $40

Power Rating: 800 watts | Speed(s): 12 | Dimensions: 9. 9 x 5.5 x 9.9 inches | Warranty: 2 years

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What We Like

What We Don't Like

  • Difficult to clean

Made for commercial kitchen use, but priced in line with home-use immersion blenders, this has the power to blend three gallons of soup. While this is called a light-duty blender, it’s designed for light duty in a professional kitchen environment, so it will be more than enough for your home kitchen.

This is lighter in weight than more robust commercial units, so it’s easy to hold and use. It has two speeds so you can control the texture of your food, operated with a simple button. This doesn’t come with any extras, but it’s a powerful choice for cooks who prefer commercial appliances.

Price at time of publish: $109 for WSB33X 7" Shaft | 3 Gallon Capacity

Power Rating: 100 watts | Speed(s): 2 | Dimensions: 4. 5 x 4.5 x 16 inches | Warranty: 1 year

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What We Like

  • Easy, one-handed use

  • Solid construction

  • Cordless, making cleaning and storage easier

What We Don't Like

All-Clad Immersion Blender Review

This may be one of the easiest immersion blenders to clean since there's no cord to worry about, and the shaft removes from the body of the blender. The removable shaft also gives you options for storage in small spaces where the full blender might not fit as well. It is important to note, however, that the components of this blender are hand-wash only. This is the cordless version of the blender we reviewed previously.

This is a high-powered immersion blender with a variable five-speed setting so you’ll have complete control of the texture of your refried beans, soups, or pureed vegetables. You can even use this for a quick chop of nuts since the blade shroud gives you plenty of space. This cordless model has the same power as the previously reviewed blender at 600 watts, but you will pay a premium for the convenience of cutting the cord.

It comes with a recharging base that doubles as upright storage housing. While this doesn’t include any accessories that you might find with other blenders, a mini chopper and a whisk are available for purchase if you need those options.

Price at time of publish: $230 for Cordless in Silver

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Power Rating: 600 watts | Speed(s): 5 | Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.9 x 10.9 inches | Warranty: 2 years

Testing Takeaway

"We liked the variable speed control at the top of the blender and found there was a very noticeable difference from low speed to high speed. "

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While most immersion blenders are designed to mimic the functions of a blender, this one also takes on many of the functions of a food processor, with a 6-cup processing bowl that is powered by the blender body. The bowl includes an adjustable slicing blade with 18 thickness settings, so you can slice potatoes for chips or carrots for soup. A reversible shredding disk lets you choose from two different shredding options, while the processor bowl’s S-blade lets you chop, blend, or puree, just like a larger food processor.

Another unique accessory is the Variable Mashing Leg, which lets you choose fine, medium, or coarse mashing with a twist of the head, so you can use your immersion blender for mashing potatoes without the risk of them turning into glue.

When you’re using the immersion blender in its traditional mode, the shape of the blade housing reduces suction, so it won’t get stuck to the bottom of your containers while you blend. Plus, it has 15 speeds, giving you greater control of the result. Ice crushing blades and a whisk attachment are included, making this an incredibly versatile appliance.

Price at time of publish: $160

Power Rating: 240 watts | Speed(s): 15 | Dimensions: 9 x 11.5 x 11 inches | Warranty: 1 year

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While any immersion blender can be used to puree bananas or cooked carrots, this set was created with babies in mind. This has an extra blade and larger cutting area, so purees get smoother faster.

The bell-shaped shroud over the blades keeps splashing to a minimum, so there will be less mess to clean up when cooking is done. This has two speeds so you can adjust the food texture to suit your baby’s needs.

The included 1.5-cup chopper lets you chop as well as puree, so you can add some texture to the baby’s puree, or make a dip for yourself at the end of the day.

This includes a 20-ounce blending beaker that’s the perfect size for the blender, so you don’t have to scramble for a jar to use. You can also use the beaker for making smoothies or cocktails. A flexible silicone freezer tray lets you make and freeze up to nine portions in advance, then just pop them out and thaw or heat them when you need them.

Price at time of publish: $74

Power Rating: 350 watts | Speed(s): 2 | Dimensions: 2.2 x 2.2 x 15 inches | Warranty: 2 years

What Our Editors Say

"Multipurpose tools are a must for small kitchens, and Braun's Multiquick has everything you need. The blending wand makes ultra-smooth soups and smoothies, and the mini chopper is great for blitzing together small batches of sauce or homemade baby food." — Patty Lee, Senior Food Editor

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Final Verdict

We love the Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick Hand Blender for its overall quality, versatility, and useful included attachments that should cover almost all your needs. Another great option is the KitchenAid 2-Speed Hand Blender, which is editor tested and approved. It's both quick to use and easy to clean.

What to Look for in an Immersion Blender

Design

Immersion blenders are meant to be smaller, more compact, and easier to store than regular blenders and food processors, but that doesn't mean there isn't variation when it comes to size, weight, and style.

Pay attention to the size of the blender head—some are too bulky to fit in a standard smoothie cup and are designed for large batches. Also, decide whether you want a corded or cordless model. Cordless models offer convenience but need to be recharged often. Finally, pay attention to whether the shaft detaches, which makes for easier cleaning and storage.

Power

Think about what you will be using your immersion blender for the most. Some are perfect for purees, like when you want to make baby food. Others are designed to slice through ice for quick smoothie-making. Most immersion blenders start at about 200 watts but can go up to 1000 watts. In general, the higher the wattage, the greater the power.

Speed Settings

Most immersion blenders offer a high and low speed. High speeds are best for blending tougher ingredients, like fibrous vegetables or ice, while low speeds can chop vegetables for salsa and retain some texture.

Some models have variable speed settings, which gives you greater control and versatility over the finishes texture and consistency of your blends.

Included Accessories

If all you want is a stick blender, then there's no reason to pay more for lots of extras—particularly because they might not be the highest quality. However, a lot of immersion blenders come with convenient items like a chopper or a whisk attachment and blender jars. If you're getting an all-in-one immersion blender package, keep in mind how you'll store everything—some come with storage cases for all the pieces so nothing gets lost.

FAQs

Why use an immersion blender instead of a regular blender?

An immersion blender gives you more flexibility, since you can blend recipes directly in a cooking pot, cup, jar, or mixing bowl. Not having to transfer recipes into a regular blender saves time, mess, and cuts down on the number of dishes to clean.

Immersion blenders also do a better job of blended or pureeing small amounts of food. Regular blenders often need to be filled to a certain level for the most efficient blending.

They're also smaller and therefore easier to store compared to countertop blenders.

Can you froth milk with an immersion blender?

Yes, you can froth milk with an immersion blender. Place your milk of choice in a container with tall sides to prevent splashing. A mason jar or drinking glass will work.

Can you use an immersion blender for mashed potatoes?

Immersion blenders will mash potatoes, but many cooks report the texture of the potatoes turns gummy and starchy due to the high speed of blenders.

The best tool to mash potatoes for a creamy, but not gummy, texture is either a hand masher or a ricer.

How do you use an immersion blender without splashing?

Blend in a container with tall sides to keep splashing to a minimum. Tall drinking jars, mason jars, pitchers, and deep pots are your best options. Another tip to cut down on splashing is to make sure the blade head of the immersion blender is completely submerged.

Can you use an immersion blender in a nonstick pan?

You can, but you run the risk of scratching the nonstick coating if the blades make contact with the bottom or sides of the pan. To prevent this, don't touch the blades to the bottom of the pan and hold the immersion blender at an angle.

Some immersion blenders, like the Vitamix model, have been specially designed with blade guards for use in nonstick cookware. Still, if you're worried about your nonstick pans, it may be better to blend in another container to be safe.

Can an immersion blender replace a hand mixer?

While an immersion blender can handle some of the same tasks as a hand mixer, like whipping egg whites into stiff peaks or making whipped cream, it can not replace a hand mixer. Immersion blenders are not equipped to mix stiff batters or cream sugar into butter.

Why Trust The Spruce Eats?

Donna Currie is a cookbook author and food writer who specializes in product reviews and recipes. Her kitchen is filled with all the latest gadgets, from smart blenders to immersion blenders, and she's tested out models from numerous brands on this list.

Julia Warren, VP of Commerce for The Spruce Eats, loves using her KitchenAid immersion blender, featured above, and Patty Lee, Senior Editor for The Spruce Eats, uses her Braun immersion blender to make everything from sauces to homemade baby food for her son.

This roundup was updated by Katrina Munichiello, a writer and editor who specializes in the tea and food industries, and Katya Weiss-Andersson, a professional chef and editor for The Spruce Eats who is an evangelist for the convenience and versatility of immersion blenders.

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Cream soups in a blender in 30 minutes: 5 recipes

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Keep warm in the cold autumn weather with your family at a delicious lunch or dinner. In the review - several recipes for cream soups, the preparation of which does not take much time.

Marina Ivanova

Cool autumn weather and stable precipitation settled outside the windows. In such weather, the question is acute: how to keep warm and get a shock charge of vivacity and energy? The answer is simple - cook delicious and warming cream soup. And if you spend a lot of time at the stove categorically not I want to? Make cream soup in a blender! It will take you no more than half an hour, but the home is guaranteed to be satisfied and full.

KitchenMag shares 5 delicious and original recipes cream soups that will warm the whole family on an autumn evening.

1. Creamy Mushroom Cream Soup

This is perhaps not only one of the most popular, but also one of the most delicious cream soups. Mushrooms in combination with cream acquire a very delicate taste. Autumn is a great time for this dish. The ingredients in the recipe are for six servings.

Ingredients:

  • Carrots 1 pc.
  • Potatoes 4 pcs.
  • Cream 3 tbsp. l.
  • Pepper to taste
  • Mushrooms 0. 8 kg
  • Onion 1 pc.
  • Butter 80 g
  • Mushroom seasoning 0.5 tsp.
  • Bay leaf to taste
  • Salt to taste

Method of preparation:

  1. Boil potatoes and mushrooms (do not cut!) in a small amount of water. For cooking, put salt, pepper and bay leaf in a saucepan.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the finely chopped onions and carrots. Fry until slightly golden and turn off. Then add mushroom seasoning. Beat everything with a blender into a homogeneous mass. Pour in the cream and remaining butter from the saucepan.
  3. Blend potatoes and mushrooms with a blender until smooth. Stir in dressing and 1 cup of decoction from potatoes and mushrooms. Mix well.

2. Cream soup with quinoa and shrimp

An option for those who are not indifferent to seafood. Quinoa adds to the richness of this soup. Today this grain crop has won the love of all adherents of a healthy diet without exception and is at the peak of popularity. It contains a large amount of vitamins, trace elements and essential amino acids. And shrimp are an exceptionally healthy product and are almost entirely composed of protein.

Ingredients:

  • Shrimp 200 g
  • Quinoa 1/2 cup
  • Pumpkin 300 g
  • Potato 1 pc.
  • celery100 g
  • Carrots1 pcs
  • water0.5 l
  • Solpo taste
  • Cream for taste

Method of preparation:

  1. Cut the vegetables and weld in salted water.
  2. Blend the vegetables together with the stock in a blender.
  3. Cook quinoa and shrimp separately. Add them to vegetables.
  4. Cream can also be added if desired.

3. Zucchini cream soup with cottage cheese cream

Zucchini is a must-cook of the autumn season. We bring to your attention an unusual and interesting recipe for a delicious cream soup from this vegetable. Among the ingredients there is also curd cream, which is responsible for the lightness of the dish. Delicate creamy zucchini soup is good both hot and cold.

Ingredients:

  • Potatoes 2 pcs.
  • Courgette 150 g
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp. l.
  • Heavy cream 1 tbsp. l.
  • Cottage cheese 2 tbsp. l.
  • Sour cream 1 tbsp.

Preparation:

  1. Peel the zucchini and potatoes, cut into cubes and fry in oil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Then pour water a centimeter above the vegetables and simmer until tender.
  3. Add salt, blend vegetables with a blender. Add cream and greens, mix. Remove from fire.
  4. Mix cottage cheese and sour cream and beat with a blender into a homogeneous non-liquid mass. Add to vegetable puree.
  5. Serve the soup topped with curd cream.

4. Broccoli Cream Soup with Cheese and Chicken

Hearty, but no less tasty and light version of cream soup. Ingredients include chicken, broccoli and cheese. The latter is not only responsible for the piquancy of the dish, but is also a rich source of calcium. Chicken belongs to dietary products and is great for being in the diet of losing weight. Broccoli is useful in any form. It improves the functioning of the digestive system, strengthens the immune system and is a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients. Together, all the ingredients are a very tasty combination.

Ingredients:

  • Chicken 1/2 pc.
  • Broccoli 0.7 kg
  • Cream 200 g
  • Processed cheese 250 g
  • Onion 1 pc.
  • Carrots 1 pc.

Cooking method:

  1. Boil chicken with carrots and onions until the meat easily falls off the bones. Cool the chicken and chop. Grind in a blender. The broth will no longer be needed, but do not rush to get rid of it. If desired, they can be diluted with future cream soup.
  2. Cover broccoli with water, salt and cook until tender. Then remove from heat and grind in a blender.
  3. Grate the cheese and melt in the broccoli broth until completely dissolved.
  4. Mix cabbage, chicken, add cream and grind it all in a blender. Then pour into cheese broth and mix well.

5. Celery Potato Cream Soup

Like the previous recipe, Celery Potato Cream Soup is a very satisfying option. Potatoes contain a large amount of starch, which provides enough energy for the whole day. And celery has a unique composition and contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals. For example, vitamins A, K, E, group B, iron, magnesium, calcium. In addition, it is low in calories and helps to eliminate toxins and harmful substances from the body. Ingredients are for four servings.

Ingredients:

  • Celery 0.5 kg
  • Onion 1 pc.
  • Potato 300 g
  • Butter 50 g
  • Lemon juice 1 tbsp.
  • Pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste

Preparation:

  1. Finely chop the onion. Cut potatoes and celery into medium-sized pieces.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and fry, stirring, for 4 minutes. Then add celery and potatoes and fry for about 10 more minutes.
  3. Pour in 1.5 liters of water, bring to a boil, cover and cook until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Blend the soup with a blender until smooth. Pour in lemon juice, add salt and pepper to taste, mix.
  5. When serving, you can garnish with celery.

Puree soup in a blender: tips and step by step recipes

February 24 2021

Many housewives consider puree soup to be a difficult dish, so they rarely decide to cook it. However, you can make your task in the kitchen much easier if you make puree soup in a blender. Handy food chopping equipment will become a reliable assistant in creating delicious homemade food. Thanks to the blender, you can easily grind any boiled vegetables and treat your loved ones to an incredibly hearty and mouth-watering lunch.

How to make puree soup with a blender: cooking instructions

Puree soup is a type of thick soups consisting of carefully ground ingredients. It can include not only vegetables, but also any meat, cheese, cream, and other products. Due to the complexity of the technology, earlier it could only be tried in catering establishments, but with the advent of blenders, recipes for the dish became available to every housewife. The main thing is to choose a quality device and learn how to work with it when cooking. You can learn about what a blender is and what functions it performs from our article.

Before we figure out how to make soup according to the most popular recipes, let's look at the basic rules for its preparation. Cooking the dish is somewhat different from other types of soups, so you should carefully approach the technical side of the issue. How to cook the right puree soup with a blender? This should be done as follows:

  1. Cut raw vegetables into cubes. Simmer them in a thick-walled saucepan with a little butter.
  2. If necessary, pour in some wine and heat until the drink has partially evaporated.
  3. Add any broth to the pan, bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer the vegetables until soft. Make sure they don't boil over.
  5. Puree cooked vegetables in a blender. A sieve can be used to puree the ingredients, however a blender is a more efficient and easier option for grinding the ingredients.
  6. Put the mixture back into the saucepan. If the soup is too thick, add more broth. At the end, add spices, seasonings, salt.

An important condition for the correct puree soup is a homogeneous consistency. Telling how to cook the dish, we note that so that the chopped products do not sink to the bottom of the pan, it is advisable to dilute them with a small amount of flour with preliminary frying in butter. Take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of butter and melt in a pan, add st. flour and fry for about 1 minute. In conclusion, it is necessary to pour hot broth into the pan in the amount of one glass, mix thoroughly and pour the resulting mass into the pan.

Both an immersion blender and a stand blender can be used for blending. Many housewives prefer to puree food in a stationary device, but in general, the choice is up to you. When figuring out how to make soup puree, please note that a properly selected electrical appliance plays a big role in cooking. In our article on the link you can find out how to choose a blender and what criteria to follow when buying.

We offer quality blenders from Braun that do an excellent job of grinding ingredients. Our store offers a wide range of stationary and submersible devices that combine performance, ease of use and a long service life. Appliances from the German brand will become indispensable in the kitchen and will help you prepare restaurant-quality soups.

Popular Recipes

There are many recipes that detail how to make puree soup at home. Consider the most popular and appetizing.

How to make Cheese Soup Puree

Cheese Soup is a very tender dish that everyone in the household will love. For its preparation it is necessary to prepare:

  • 100 g of processed cheese;
  • 30 g parmesan;
  • 100 g potatoes;
  • 50 g onion;
  • 100 g carrots.

How to make soup? Chop onions, carrots and potatoes, fry them in a pan until a light crust appears. Pour in water, boil and cook for about 20 minutes. Add two types of cheese and simmer, stirring occasionally. Use a blender to grind ready-made ingredients. To make the soup even more tender, you can add a little cream.

Before you start cooking, it is advisable to read the instructions from the blender manufacturer and learn the basic rules for its use. For more information on how to use the blender, read the link.

How to make mushroom puree soup

How to make mushroom soup using mushrooms. It will require:

  • onion - 200 g;
  • mushrooms - 400 g;
  • potatoes - 400 g;
  • cream - 400 ml;
  • pepper, salt.

Peel potatoes, cut into pieces and boil in salted water. Cut the mushrooms into cubes, onion into half rings. Fry the onion in vegetable oil and put the mushrooms. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated. Pepper, salt. Put the mushroom mass in a blender and chop. Puree potatoes with a regular potato masher. Mix the puree with mushrooms, pour in the cream and pass the puree soup through a blender. If the dish turns out to be thick, you can dilute it with water from boiled potatoes. Decorate with greens and crackers.

Making Tomato Puree Soup

This recipe will help you figure out how to make a great tomato puree soup with a blender. Prepare the following ingredients:

  • 1 onion;
  • 5 carrots;
  • 700 g fresh or canned tomatoes;
  • 2 cups cream;
  • 400 ml chicken broth;
  • fresh basil, salt, spices.

How to make soup? To do this, cut the carrots with onions and sauté in sunflower oil until browned. Add tomatoes and chicken broth. If the tomatoes are fresh, they must first be peeled. Boil chopped vegetables for 20 minutes and chop in a blender. Return the resulting mass to the pan, pour in the cream and heat for a couple more minutes. Add salt, spices. Serve garnished with fresh basil.

How to make Broccoli Soup

If you're into a diet, check out How to Make Broccoli Chicken Soup. For cooking you will need:

  • half a chicken;
  • 1 bulb;
  • 700 g broccoli;
  • 250 g processed cheese;
  • 1 carrot;
  • 200 ml cream.

Boil chicken meat with carrots and onions. Slice the chicken and puree through a blender. Boil broccoli in salted water and also pass through the grinder. Grate the cheese and combine with a small amount of hot cabbage broth to melt it. Mix all ingredients, add salt and pepper. If necessary, thin the soup with chicken broth.

How to make Pumpkin Soup Puree

Finding out how to make pumpkin soup can be a wonderfully delicious meal for the whole family. For cooking you will need:

  • 1 small pumpkin;
  • 2 bulbs;
  • 4 cloves of garlic;
  • 1 st. a spoonful of pasta and the same amount of curry powder;
  • 1 st. a spoonful of soy sauce;
  • 2 tbsp. spoons of coconut oil;
  • 50 ml coconut milk;
  • pepper, salt.
  • 1 hot and 1 sweet pepper;
  • 400 ml vegetable broth.

Divide the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, season with salt and place cut side down on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 180°C for 1 hour. After cooling, cut into pieces. Dilute coconut oil in a thick-walled saucepan, put garlic and chopped onion, sauté until translucent. Add peppers, curry, salt, spices, simmer for about 10 minutes. Combine the resulting mass with coconut milk, pumpkin, vegetable broth and cook for half an hour. Finally, grind with a blender and heat a little more on the fire. The finished dish can be served sprinkled with chopped fresh cilantro.

Useful tips for making creamy soup

If you don't know how to make a really tasty soup puree, here are some basic tips and secrets that are sure to come in handy in the kitchen: fat content 10%.

  • Spices or herbs can be added to the finished product to acquire an exquisite aroma.
  • Finding out how to make a soup, we mention that the dish can acquire an unusual smoothness and uniformity if a piece of butter is added to it before serving.
  • Puree soup will become more attractive if part of the boiled vegetables is not chopped completely, but cut into cubes. Slicing must be put in the dish right before serving.
  • Bread croutons can be an excellent addition to soup. How to cook them? Take ordinary wheat bread, remove the crust, and cut the flesh into small cubes. Fry in butter until golden brown and pour a little into a bowl of mashed soup.

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