How to Make Soup in a Blender: 8 Easy Recipes | KitchenAid (2024)

How to Make Soup In a Blender

Making soup in a blender can be as simple as taking some of the produce you may already have around like potatoes, carrots, broccoli or tomatoes, and cooking them with aromatics of your choice before pureeing in a blender with a liquid base like stock or milk (or milk alternative).

An immersion blender like the KitchenAid® Variable Speed Blender can help streamline the cooking process by allowing you to blend your ingredients directly in the pot, while the KitchenAid® Pro Line® Blender with Thermal Control Jar can blend and heat your room-temperature ingredients for soup that's ready in a matter of minutes.

Use the tips below to walk you through the process of how to make soup in a blender. Feel free to let your creativity flourish by taking these basic steps and working with the ingredients of your choice.

How to Make Soup With an Immersion Blender

An immersion blender has a number of uses, including emulsifying or pureeing your soups right in your cooking pot. You can convert just about any countertop blender recipe into an immersion blender by using a container or the pot where you're cooking your ingredients and blending them right in the pot. Just remember to fully submerge the blades in the pot to avoid any splatters.

Step 1. Blend sturdier ingredients and liquid base

Add broth (should be warm but not boiling hot) along with ingredients you'll be using for your soup, like the thawed peas, green onion, salt, pepper and avocado into your blender's jar. Secure the lid, and start blending slowly, gradually increasing the speed. Blend for about 5 minutes. As a general rule, start by first blending your sturdier ingredients and liquid base before adding your more delicate herbs or other softer items.

Alternatively, if you're working with an immersion blender, you can add the ingredients to the pot used to make the vegetable broth. Blend until your preferred consistency, making sure that the blades are fully submerged before turning on.

Step 2. Add herbs and remaining ingredients

Once your mixture looks well-combined, add lemon juice and mint to the blender jar. Pulse 10 to 20 seconds until you reach a smooth and creamy consistency.

Step 3. Serve and enjoy

The soup should come out hot. However, if you prefer a hotter soup and don't have a KitchenAid^® blender with a Thermal Control Jar, you can heat it up on the stove until it reaches your desired temperature. Plate the soup and add any garnishes like a swirl of sour cream, plain yogurt and fresh mint. Enjoy!

Making Soup in a Blender: Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions for making soup in a blender below.

Can you use any blender to make soup?

Since you'll be working with hot ingredients, your blender jar should be glass, double-walled or made of a strong plastic that can withstand heat. Vented jar lids, like the ones featured on select KitchenAid^® blenders, can help steam escape when blending hot food. A blender with pre-programmed soup settings like the KitchenAid® K400 Blender, can also help take the guesswork out knowing when everything is incorporated.

Can you put hot vegetables in a blender?

Your vegetables should not be blended immediately after being cooked. Allow some time for the vegetables to cool down before adding to the jar and blending in small batches, making sure to allow for steam to escape by removing the measuring cap from the lid if your lid doesn't have vents.

Can any blender make hot soup?

Some blenders can make hot soup with varying degrees of ease. Although blenders may require heating the liquid base separately before blending, other blenders, like the KitchenAid® Pro Line® Series Blender with Thermal Control Jar can heat soup as you blend while keeping the outer jar cool. Consult your owner's manual if you're not sure if your blender jar is heat-resistant.

Can you blend hot soup in a plastic blender?

As long as your blender's owner's manual states that the jar is made of heat-resistant plastic and can handle hot liquids, then you should be able to blend hot soup. Glass jars are a great option for hot ingredients since glass is naturally heat resistant.

How do you make soup smooth?

For a soup with a smooth consistency, work with veggies that are soft but not mushy. Additionally, streaming oil or cream into the soup can better emulsify the ingredients for a silkier texture.

Blender features can also play a major role in getting your soup to the right consistency. For instance, the KitchenAid^® High Performance Series Blender can quickly blend even the toughest ingredients with a range of 9 speeds. Preset recipe programs as featured in the K400 Blender can also produce the texture you desire, from chunky to silky smooth.

If you don’t have a blender, can you use other appliances to help you make soup?

Even if you don't have a blender, chances are that you have a tool in your kitchen that can be used to make soup.

• Large-capacity food processor: Food processors can also be used to puree your ingredients. Firmer items like kale or carrots should be added to your work bowl first for best results, though remember that your soup will have a more textured, chunky consistency instead of the smooth texture that a blender can provide.

• Stand mixer: you can also make chunkier soups by using a KitchenAid^® stand mixer. Ingredients like potatoes and chicken can be mashed or shredded using a flat or pastry beater for a more rustic-style soup, or you can make prepping easier with KitchenAid® slicing or dicing attachments that can be used with your stand mixer for uniform results.

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