You can buy soups in packets and tins, or find them in the chiller section of the supermarket, and although some of these are quite nice, there is nothing better than making your own delicious soup at home. If you want the very tastiest and healthiest soup then the most convenient and easiest way is to invest in a soup maker or soup kettle. When you make you own soup you have full control over the ingredients. You can adjust seasoning and consistency to your desired preference and there is no need to add unnecessary preservatives or flavourings. Soup makers come in different styles and sizes and almost all of them have other useful functions for making smoothies, juices or even curries!
We try to update this page as often as we can with a selection of the best selling and highly rated Soup Makers and Soup Kettles, but you can also see a list of the latest and most-liked best selling soup makers in the UK on Amazon.
A note worth mentioning: In the best selling soupmakers list you will find that many of the products are made by Morphy Richards. It would appear that this UK household brand really know what they are doing when it comes to designing soup makers! We have included two of their best products on this page, but Morphy Richards have many other models available in different sizes and styles.
*Please note: Any prices shown are subject to change at any time.
Popular Soup Makers in Detail
Morphy Richards Compact 1 Litre Soup Maker 501021
Morphy Richards make a huge range of soup makers and one of their most purchased is this Compact Soup Maker (501021). It is a one litre soup kettle that can produce a smooth soup in as little as 19 minutes. It is easy to use and simple to clean, and it has a LED display to let you know exactly how much time is left in the soup making process. The manufacturer suggests that this 1 litre soup kettle is perfect for 3 starter portions or 2 large portions of soup. Just cut your ingredients into small pieces, add to the soup machine and choose if you want a chunky or smooth soup. Sit back, wait and then enjoy! This soupmaker can also make drinks and it has a blend/smoothie function.
The Morphy Richards Compact 1 Litre Soup Maker has an RRP of £49.99 but at the time of writing (Sept 2020) it can be purchased for £33.99, saving you £16.00!
Morphy Richards Stainless Steel 1.6 Litre Soup Maker 48822
The next most popular soup maker from Morphy Richards is the 1.6 Litre Soup Maker (48822). It has a stainless steel body and all of its functions are built into the lid compartment, making cleaning this soup kettle a breeze. As with its compact brother (501021), this soup making machine can produce tasty soup in no time at all. It takes just 21 minutes for a smooth consistency soup and 28 mins for a chunky soup. If you wish the chunky soup to be a little smoother you can simply use the blend button to whizz the soup further to meet your requirements. This machine can also make smoothies and milkshakes with the blend and juice functions. It is easy to clean and takes up little space in your kitchen. This soup maker has an RRP of £49.99, and included with your purchase is a recipe booklet to help you get started on your homemade soup making journey!
Salter EK2613 Go Healthy Electric Soup Maker
The Salter EK2613 Go Healthy Electric Soup Maker is very similar is style and function to the Morphy Richards 48822 (above right) although it is larger in size overall. It has a 1.6 litre capacity and can produce lovely tasting soups in approx. 30 minutes. It has four preset functions for making smooth or chunky soup, and also blended smoothies. This soup kettle also benefits from having a useful auto-cleaning feature for convenience. For your peace-of-mind it has a safety cut-out system and overfill sensor. The blade is built into the lid and there is a digital display that makes soup making simple. This soupmaker is supplied with a recipe booklet and it has an RRP of under £40. Despite being a best seller, this Salter soup maker has recently had some complaints of faults so please be aware of this in your purchasing process.
Tefal Easy Soup and Smoothie Maker
With an RRP of £84.99, the Tefal Easy Soup and Smoothie Maker costs more than the other kettle-shaped soup makers on this page, however it has been a best seller on Amazon UK for a great many years – a testament to the quality and durability of this machine. It has a 1.2 litre capacity and reviewers say that it is quieter than other soup kettles they have tried. It does not have a lip for easy pouring, which is unusual, but it does have four automated programmes, including an easy-clean function. This soupmaker has a Keep Warm mode which people find very useful. It is a stylish machine with a stainless steel interior and white and stainless steel exterior that looks great. This Tefal soup kettle can make soups, smoothies and compotes with ease.
At the time of writing (Sept 2020) you can currently save 10% on the RRP of this soup maker, now just £76.08.
Drew & Cole Soup Chef Stainless Steel 1.6 Litre Soup Maker
The Drew & Cole Soup Chef has 7 functions which gives it an advantage over some of the other soupmakers on this page, but it comes at a price. The RRP of this soup machine is £69.99 so is it worth the extra money? Reviewers seem to think so, and they especially love the sauté function. With the large 1.6 litre capacity you can make 5 bowls of soup for your family in just 19 minutes, and if you’re not quite ready to eat, the 2 hour keep warm mode will ensure that no one gets cold soup! Functions include: Smooth, Chunky, Sauté, Keep Warm and a useful Easy Clean mode. The supplied recipe book gives you 20 great recipes to get started and there are many more on their website. This highly rated soup maker is available in three colour schemes: Chilli Red (seen above), Chrome and Charcoal.
As I write this article in September 2020, you can currently save 8% on this Drew & Cole Soup Chef, its price now being £64.16.
Tower T12031 Soup Maker with Stainless Steel Jug and Blade
At just £44.99, the Tower T12031 Soup Maker is excellent value. It has a well-sized 1.6 litre capacity and an Intelligent Control System to ensure that not only are the soups you make cooked to perfection, but that it is also doing so safely. The blades are stainless steel and it has a powerful 1000 watt motor to make silky smooth or chunky soups – whatever your preference is! Simply prepare your ingredients, turn it on and in under 30 minutes you have delicious soup exactly how you want it. The large LED countdown display is easy to read and the one-touch function make this a simple machine to use. You can even make smoothies, juices and baby food in this soup kettle with ease. The manufacturers are proud of this soup machine and give a 1 year guarantee upon purchase, with an extended 2 years warranty upon registration.
Ninja Blender and Soup Maker HB150UK
With an RRP of £149.99, the Ninja Blender and Soup Maker HB150UK is the most expensive product on our page, however you are buying a very high quality machine that serves many functions, one of them being a exceptional soup maker. As with other higher priced models mentioned in this article, this soup maker from Ninja has a sauté feature which users love. This means you can add onions and garlic to your soups without fear of them overpowering the flavour of your creations. Being a Ninja machine, this item has 10 Auto-iQ programmes which takes the guesswork out of cooking. It simply does everything for you to perfection! It can chop and sauté your ingredients. It will make smoothies, frozen drinks, desserts and milkshakes. You can use it for jams and sauces as well as smooth or chunky soups, and it has a blend, cook and pulse mode. This soup maker has a 1.7 litre capacity, a powerful 1000 watt motor, and a heat-resistant glass jug.
Although the Ninja Blender and Soup Maker HB150UK costs almost £150, it is often on special offer and at the time of writing (09/2020) it can be picked up for just £129.00!
Cuisinart Soup Maker Plus SSB3U
The Cuisinart Soup Maker Plus SSB3U is a very high quality kitchen appliance that, like the Ninja (left), serves as more than just a soup making machine. It has a sauté function, and benefits from also having a high heat and simmer mode, meaning that this stylish product can cook curries and risottos as well as making the most delicious of soups. Other clever functions include a slow stir mode for gently stirring your noodles if making ramen, and you can finish off the evening by making a lovely cocktail with the ice-crushing capabilities of its powerful motor. This multi-purpose machine has an RRP of £140.00 so it’s by no means cheap, but it is durable and well made as expected of an appliance at this price. The only complaint buyers have are of the inability to remove the blade from the jug, so bear this in mind if thinking of purchasing this very capable and highly rated soup maker.
As I write this article in September 2020, the Cuisinart Soup Maker Plus is currently on offer at just £119.00, saving you 15% off the RRP!
