Quick Answer
To use a cordless hand blender for soup, submerge the blender fully before starting, pulse at low speed, and work in small batches to avoid splatters and achieve a smooth texture.
Why a cordless hand blender is ideal for soup
A cordless hand blender lets you puree soup directly in the pot, so you skip the messy transfer to a countertop blender. The freedom of movement also makes it easier to reach the bottom and edges of deep pots, and you can store it in a drawer when not in use.
Hot liquids expand and can splatter, so the technique matters more than the appliance. Keep the blades fully submerged before starting, and pulse in short bursts to avoid suction or spraying.
Step-by-Step Soup Blending
- Prep the soup: Remove large bones, tough stems, or bay leaves before blending. Cut chunky vegetables into smaller pieces so the blades can process them evenly. Check for bones and hard seeds—they can dull the blade or leave gritty bits in the soup.
- Position the blender correctly: Submerge the blending shaft fully below the surface before turning it on. Keep the blade fully covered to avoid splashing and to create the vortex that pulls soup into the blades. Never run the blender above the liquid line; it pulls in air and splatters hot soup.
- Start at low speed: Begin at the lowest speed to pull the soup toward the blade, then increase gradually. This keeps the liquid from splashing and gives you control over texture. If you see splashes, lower the speed or tilt the blender slightly before continuing.
- Use a gentle up-and-down motion: Move the blender up and down slowly so every part of the soup gets blended evenly. Avoid lifting the blade above the liquid surface, which causes splattering. Keep the blade fully submerged while the motor runs to prevent hot soup from spraying.
- Blend in batches for hot liquids: Fill the pot or container no more than halfway when blending hot soup. This leaves room for the liquid to move and reduces the risk of overflow or burns. Work in small batches if your pot is large, and never fill to the top.
- Use the right speed and pulse: Start at low speed to pull soup toward the blade, then increase speed or pulse for a smoother texture. Avoid running the blender continuously for more than a minute to prevent overheating. Pulse in short bursts rather than holding the trigger down for thick soups.
- Submerge before starting: Keep the blade fully submerged before turning on the cordless blender. This prevents splattering and reduces the chance of suction pulling in air. Always switch off before lifting the blender out of the soup.
Product facts
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Porcelain White: The KitchenAid® Cordless Appliance in Porcelain White offers a cordless design for freedom of movement and easy storage. A cordless model lets you blend directly in the pot without hunting for an outlet, and the Porcelain White finish fits most kitchen decors.
Porcelain White
