As we hurtle towards the end of December, you might be feeling increasingly full of pigs in blankets and starting to think about some healthier meals on the horizon. And kickstarting a healthy diet in January doesn’t have to be limited to sad salads – you can get wholesome, filling meals at the touch of the button… that is, with the help of the right gadget.
Enter: the Morphy Richards Compact Soup Maker, which is reduced on Amazon from £68.58 down to £45 (price correct at time of writing). This sleek gadget will become your winter saviour, whipping up healthy and tasty meals that will keep you warm throughout the season.
All you have to do is chop up your ingredients, pop them in, select your programme, and watch the device do the rest. There are four programmes to choose from – ranging from chunky soups to smoother versions – and you can even make smoothies and milkshakes in there too.
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With a one-litre capacity, it can make three servings of soup in one go, and you won’t have to wait years for it to happen either. In fact, you can get a smooth soup in under 19 minutes, or chunky in under 31, according to Morphy Richards.
With an average rating of 4.4 stars from over 7,500 reviews on Amazon, shoppers seem to love this nifty soup maker. “I love this soup maker and use it every day,” raved one review. “I find it really healthy and a great addition to the kitchen. I use any vegetables I have for healthy and filling lunches. I highly recommend this product. Most soups take under 30 minutes to prepare and come out boiling hot.”
Another said: “Very convenient and quick. No mess.” While a third added: “I like the way I can add all the ingredients and simply leave it to cook while I get on with other tasks. It’s quick and blends to a smooth consistency. Easy to operate and feels solid. Cleaning is quick, too. A great way to use up those bits and bobs in the fridge so economic.”
However, one shopper complained that it “could be a bit bigger”, and another said: “I really wanted to like this soup-maker, however didn’t. It’s not easy to clean, the top part is heavy and it doesn’t hold a good amount.”
If you wanted a gadget where you could see how your soup is progressing inside, try the Neo 4 in 1 Stainless Steel Digital Soup Maker, which is currently reduced to £48.64 at Debenhams. For a pricier gadget with a few more bells and whistles, there’s the Ninja Hot & Cold Blender & Soup Maker, which is currently discounted to £129.99 at Currys.
But for a great discount on a soup maker that does the job well, be sure to check out the Morphy Richards deal on Amazon.