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This affordable soup maker is perfect for quick winter meals

Make delicious soups with minimal effort thanks to this gadget.

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Searching for a soup maker? Look no further. (Daewoo / Yahoo Life UK)

The chilly January weather means that it's officially soup season, and we're ready for cosy nights in, enjoying as much soup as we can. After all, is there anything more comforting in the winter months? The only downside is often the time it takes to make soup from scratch. But that's where a soup maker comes to the rescue.

Quick overview

Great for time-strapped cooks wanting to eat well, a soup maker does all the hard work for you. You don't have to spend a lot either, as we've found this affordable Daewoo Soup Maker for under £50, that shoppers say is "fantastic" at making homemade soups.

🛍️ Product on sale: Daewoo Soup Maker
💰 Best deal we've found: Currently £43.99 on Amazon (RRP £49.99)
⭐ Average star rating: 4.3 out of five
🛒 Reasons to buy: Four cooking modes, easy to clean, good for families, makes cooking soup from scratch a breeze

Easy to use and quick to clean, this soup maker has over 2,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.

£44 at Amazon

Whether you favour smooth or chunky soups, this gadget offers four built-in functions, including smooth, chunky and blend without heating (perfect for cold soups like gazpacho) – ensuring your soup is made exactly to your taste every time.

Four functions to choose from:

  • Smooth function (21 minutes): Creates velvety soups, perfect for a classic tomato and basil

  • Chunky function (28 minutes): Keeps your soups hearty with unblended chunks of meat or veg

  • Juice function (2 minutes): Quickly whips up cold smoothies or milkshakes

  • Blend function: Allows for extra blending without heating

It can hold up to 1.6 litres, making it perfect for the whole family (approximately six portions at once), and is very easy to operate thanks to the handy control panel, which features LED indicator lights.

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It’s easy to use too, thanks to the handy control panel, which is illuminated with LED indicator lights. (Daewoo)
The versatile gadget has four settings, which can make both soups, smoothies and milkshakes. (Daewoo)
The versatile gadget has four settings, which can make both soups, smoothies and milkshakes. (Daewoo)
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You can make both smooth and chunky soups in the versatile gadget. (Daewoo)
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In the summer, the gadget can also be used to make smoothies. (Daewoo)

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It's also designed with an easy-to-pour spout for minimal mess when serving, as well as overfill and overspill smart sensors.

Want to use it all year round? The multifunctional gadget can even be used to whip up smoothies or milkshakes, meaning it won't gather dust during the warmer months.

Not stopping there, it also comes with a system that prevents dry burning, which both preserves the soup maker and ensures safe usage. It’s also energy efficient, plus you get a two-year warranty for peace of mind.

There are over 2,0000 five-star reviews on Amazon that prove this affordable gadget is worth the investment. In fact, over 4,000 people have purchased it in the past month alone.

Shoppers have described it as "easy to use", as well as helping them make "no mess" and "no fuss" meals.

Others say they wish they had "got one sooner", as it saves them "time and money".

While this may be a budget-friendly soup maker (with many costing £100+), shoppers say it's "just as good" as more expensive options.

As for some more soup inspiration, parsnip, leek and potato, or broccoli soups seem to be popular choices.

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Ninja's soup maker features 10 Auto-iQ cooking and blending programs, so it does the hard work for you. There's even a Auto-Stir function, which helps food to cook evenly without sticking.

£119 at Amazon

Morphy Richards Compact Soup Maker is ideal for small households or individuals, making up to three servings of delicious soup in one go. 

£45 at Amazon