'This has made life so much simpler'
Leonie Benhamouche
12:30, 14 Jan 2026
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Soup season is now in full swing. And what better way to make the most of it than by making homemade batches?
All you need is a good mixer - and Ninja is a good place to find one. The retailer offers a few popular models, including the Foodi Blender & Soup Maker which has had its price slashed.
It's now £129.99 down from £179.99, saving you a big £50. Ideal for smooth and chunky soups, sauces, jams and more, the appliance features several pre-set Auto-iQ programmes.
It also has a cleaning function, and uses Auto-Stir to help food blend evenly without sticking. The two-in-one gadget has a 4.7 rating from 1,345 reviews.
One happy shopper wrote: "It's great for making soup, I just pop everything in and turn it on, and 30 minutes later my soup is ready. It saves time, dishes and encourages us all to eat healthier."
Another added: "Absolutely brilliant, a must-buy - smoothest soup I've ever had. I'm so impressed it can make it in 30 minutes, and the clean function is fantastic."
Foodi Blender & Soup Maker
The appliance features pre-set Auto-iQ programmes. It also has a cleaning function, and uses Auto-Stir to help food blend evenly without sticking.
A third commented: "This is the greatest kitchen appliance I could ever own, it has been an absolute lifesaver for me. This has made life so much simpler and my kids absolutely love it for smoothies and milkshakes too!"
There has been minimal criticism of the product, but some customers weren't as thrilled: "So far I've only used the smoothie and milkshake options and these are awful. I followed the receipes that came with the blender, and it simply doesn't blend at all - the fruit was still completely whole."
Alternatively, you could opt for the Panasonic MX-HG4401KXC Hot & Cold Blender & Soup Maker. Designed with nine auto programmes and 10 speed settings, it has been reduced from £169.99 to £129 at Amazon.
It boasts a 4.7 rating out of 40 reviews. "It makes fabulous smooth soups, it's expensive but well worth it," said a buyer.
There's also the Tefal PerfectMix Cook 2L 2-in-1 Cold Blender & Soup Maker. Retailing for £150 at Argos, it features a steam basket that lets you cook fish, vegetables or baby food.
Over 135 reviewers have given it an average rating of 4.6: "It's honestly like having a little sous-chef at home. I love that it blends, cooks and even has a self-cleaning option."
You can get the £129.99 Ninja Foodi Blender & Soup Maker here. Shop the £129 Panasonic MX-HG4401KXC Hot & Cold Blender & Soup Maker at Amazon and the £150 Tefal PerfectMix Cook 2L 2-in-1 Cold Blender & Soup Maker at Argos.