Also, does this unit make soup and what setting is ideal for that? Thank you!
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this verry good for make soy mill i'm buy one and this one i buy for my brother in sc ,thanks amzon can shipping to all people and family on world.
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Haven't had any issues with it heating up. I blend directly in pan for creating creamy soups and sauces. Try pulsing if you have heating problem when doing large quantities whether cold or hot.
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Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super... » Read More Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina « Show Less
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I haven't tried to make soup yet, but I do use my Blendtech almost daily making smoothies, salad dressings, peanut butter etc... I have not had any problems with the lid. If this is a concern, just hold the lid down while processing. It only takes seconds for this blender to pulverize anything you put in it.
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I break my instant noodles into 4 pieces. Then thow them in, add a bottle of water and nuke it for 2:30mins at high, bring it out, mix the noddles around and put it back in for another 2 mins without lid this time (or else it gets bubbles raising). I love it, it's great for soup, it won't spill
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That's exactly the reason I bought it. I bought a NuWave cooktop last year, and the stockpot that came with its cookware said just wasn't large enough to handle a big batch of soup. This pot has an iron core, and it works very well on either a range top or induction top. I've used it a great deal, and enjoyed it.
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There is a dial type thermostat. I would say make sure the soup is hot already. It works great, just put in hot soup. Although, in have never tried to put like nacho cheese or Cannes soups.
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Wouldn't recommend it. This is definitely more suited as a prep bowl. It will get too hot to really use as an adequate soup server and depending on how much soup you are serving, (you mention 8 people), it just may not be large enough for your needs. Amazon has some really great, inexpensive serving bowls that will work much better.
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I can confirm that it does heat up soups in about 45 seconds. There's even a setting for soups.
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Yes! I love that I can let it run for 5-7 minutes and have hot soup at the end.
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Did you use the stainless pot? I have never tried making soup with it - just rice and steam (buns, left overs, eggs, meat etc). I don't think it would be good to make soup because soups usually take hours and the water outside the stainless inner pot will dry out before the soup is ready. You can make congee with it but soup is probably better with regular pot or a croakpot. Hope that helps.
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Hi - no the blender only blends but does an amazing job. You will need to cook your soup on your stove. Good luck!
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A "watery gruel" is an entirely appropriate outcome for this machine's "porridge" setting. It's meant for soup. Now the way to create the best damn bowl of McCann's you will ever likely set spoon to is to use the porridge setting but forget the lines. Use 1 part grain to 2 parts water. Feel free to dump in a handful of plump flame raisins, a pinch of salt, a shake of apple pie seasoning and a dash of vanilla. Mornings will never be the same ...
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This cooker has four settings high, low, keep warm and off. It works great for soups, casseroles and to slow cook most anything. I'm very happy with mine.
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I never made chili or chicken soup. I can tell you that I made a lamb stew and had 2 large legs of lamb, 5 yams, 5 potatoes, 3 Turnips all cut in quarters, plus carrots, tomatoes and quartered onion. Fed 10 people and had left overs. The pot is great. Any larger and it would not fit on my stove because of the exhaust fan over the stove. It is great for large quantities. My guess is that if there are 4 cups to a quart, you would get 80 cups of soup. That is a guess though.
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I love it, perfect for simmering meat, quick dinner. Can't put too many ingredients in, it is a pan! If you want to make soup need a larger one. Great for 2-4 people.
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Yes, it works great on hot items. I have used it with various soup recipes with great success! I love this little machine!