Best Soup Makers, Tried and Tested UK 2026

If you want homemade soup without hovering over the hob, the best soup maker can be a genuinely useful kitchen shortcut. You chuck everything in, press a button and come back to something warm, veg-packed and (usually) child-approved.

We pulled this guide together the way Mumsnet users actually shop: by looking at what people recommend on the forum, then sanity-checking those favourites against wider reviews and specs. Some of you still swear a saucepan is quicker (fair) – but if you’re short on time, hate washing up or want an all-in-one gadget that earns its cupboard space, a soup maker can be worth it.

That’s where we come in. In this guide, you’ll find options here for every budget, from basic smooth/chunky models to pricier “do-it-all” machines that also blitz smoothies and sauces. We’ve also flagged the common downsides (lifespan, cleaning and burnt bits) because nobody needs another disappointing appliance.

If you’re kitting out the kitchen, you might also like our guides to the best air fryers, kettles, slow cookers and microwaves.

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Best soup makers UK: at a glance

Best soup maker overall: Morphy Richards Total Control | £130
Best budget soup maker: Daewoo SDA1714 Soup Maker | £43
Best soup maker and blender: Ninja Foodi Blender & Soup Maker | £150
Best value soup maker: Salter EK5118V2 Digital Soup Maker | £50
Best soup maker with a sauté function: Morphy Richards Sauté and Soup Maker | £71
Best compact soup maker: Morphy Richards Compact Soup Maker | £48

How we chose the best soup makers

To create our list of the best soup makers, we combined hands-on testing, trusted recommendations from the Mumsnet community and wider expert and consumer feedback. Our methodology is summarised below.

Mumsnet's home and lifestyle editor, Rebecca, tests kitchen gadgets at home

Evaluation area	How we assessed it
Hands-on testing	Shortlisted soup makers were tested in real kitchens to assess performance, ease of use, results, noise levels and how easy they were to clean
Mumsnet user insight	Analysed forum discussions to identify models frequently recommended by parents, as well as recurring complaints or issues
Expert opinion	Considered industry recognition, awards and recommendations from food and consumer experts
Consumer reviews	Reviewed verified customer feedback from retailers including Amazon, Lakeland and Argos
Negative feedback	Flagged repeated concerns around build quality, cleaning, usability or value for money

This approach allowed us to balance real-world testing by our Mumsnet team with the experiences of parents and experts, ensuring our recommendations reflect how these soup makers perform in everyday family life.

What's the best soup maker for you?

1

Best soup maker overall

Morphy Richards 1.6L Total Control Soup Maker

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What we like

Very easy to use, even for first-time cooks
Large capacity suitable for family portions
Automatic cooking adjustments work well
Audible warnings before blending add reassurance
Handy reheat and keep-warm settings
Cleaning is simpler thanks to the pre-clean cycle

What we don't like

Blending can be loud
Lid-mounted blender needs extra care when washing
Alert sounds are frequent and can feel a bit over the top

Key specs

What Mumsnet users say

Mumsnet editor, Rebecca Roberts · Recommended product

The Morphy Richards Total Control Soup Maker has earned a permanent place in our kitchen. It’s easy, reliable, family-friendly and genuinely confidence-boosting.

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piglet879 · Recommended brand

I love mine and use it at least twice a week - it's a Morphy Richards one and I find it much better than having to boil everything up, keep an eye on it and then blend it all! Literally throw some stock, salt/pepper etc and vegetables of choice - press button and leave. 20 odd minutes later it's all done ♥️ I get the Lidl £1.50 veg boxes and am guided by what I have to make my soups for work... some more stinky than others LOL 😂

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Our verdict

Tested and reviewed by Mumsnet home and lifestyle editor Rebecca Roberts: Read our in-depth Morphy Richards Total Control Soup Maker review

The Morphy Richards Total Control Soup Maker earns praise for making homemade soup incredibly easy, even for nervous or inexperienced cooks, as tester Rebecca found it “foolproof” in her own kitchen and family life.

It has a 1.6 L capacity, Smart Response Technology that adjusts cooking time to portion size, and nine programmes including smooth and chunky soup, reheat and keep-warm functions - the latter being particularly handy for busy days. Rebecca appreciated the pre-clean mode and removable inner jug, although the attached blender and noise during blending were minor downsides. The machine’s consistent results and simplicity make it a good fit for families wanting healthy meals with minimal fuss.

Compared with more basic models like the brand's Compact Soup Maker or multifunction units such as the Ninja Foodi (which adds blender and sauté functions), this sits squarely as a reliable, mid-range choice for everyday soup making.

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Best budget soup maker

Daewoo SDA1714 Soup Maker

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What we like

Offers good value for money
Can also make smoothies or juices
Overfill sensor
Three-year warranty

What we don't like

Some reviewers found it tricky to clean soup from the base

Key specs

Our verdict

If you’re working with a more limited budget, the Daewoo Soup Maker is a great affordable choice, helping create a variety of healthy and wholesome treats for your family.

With a capacity of up to 1.6 litres, you can whip up your favourite smooth or chunky soups for comforting and cosy mealtimes, or juice and blend a delicious smoothie for a healthy dose of vitamin C.

We love how this Daewoo gadget takes the mess out of soup making. With an easy pour spout and long cable for flexibility, it also comes with handy overfill sensors to prevent an eruption in your kitchen.

Thanks to the indicator light on the control panel, you can clearly see the status of your soup, leaving it to bubble away while you get on with that never-ending to-do list. Ready before you are? Fear not—just pop it on the keep warm function until you’re ready to enjoy it.

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Best soup maker and blender

Ninja Foodi Blender & Soup Maker

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What we like

10 automatic cooking functions
Makes soup in 20+ minutes
‘Keep warm’ function

What we don't like

Quite heavy
Pricey

Key specs

What Mumsnet users say

TwirlyPineapple · Recommended product

We have the Ninja Soup Maker and you don't have to make huge quantities, as far as I know. We usually make enough for three adult portions at a time. The soup maker cleans itself and does a perfect job.

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Dobbyhorse · Recommended product

[...] I have the Ninja Soup Maker. It’s fab. I have become a sort of human dustbin though as “past-its-best”, lurking in the bottom of the fridge [food] gets chucked in with a stock cube, sometimes with some leftover cooked chicken, and Bob’s your uncle. So it has cut down on waste too. A particular fave is lentil and tomato. The Ninja has a self clean function too.

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Our verdict

Reviewed by Mumsnet home and lifestyle editor, Rebecca: read her full Ninja Foodi Blender and Soup maker review.

Tested over several weeks by our reviewer Rebecca, the Ninja Foodi Blender and Soup Maker proved itself a versatile all-in-one appliance, handling everything from smooth soups to milkshakes with consistently good results. The preset programmes make it easy to use with minimal hands-on effort, while the large glass jug comfortably caters for family-sized portions.

Build quality feels solid and the clear jug makes it easy to monitor progress, but practicality is where some compromises appear. The unit is tall and bulky, the glass jug is heavy and not dishwasher-safe, and soup cycles are slower than those on dedicated soup makers — the trade-off for combining multiple functions in one machine. Though, if smoothies are the main event, you’ll get more options in our guide to the best juicers.

Overall, Rebecca found the Ninja Foodi to be good value for households wanting to replace separate soup and smoothie makers with a single, flexible appliance. It won’t suit very small kitchens or anyone prioritising speed, but for families after versatility and reliable results, it remains a convincing all-rounder.

Time to pack it away? Thanks to the dedicated self-cleaning programme, you can rinse out the jug at the touch of a button.

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Best value soup maker

Salter EK5118V2 Digital Soup Maker

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What we like

Keep warm function
Built-in overspill sensor
Self-cleaning function

What we don't like

Instructions could be improved
No sauté function

Key specs

Our verdict

At just £50, the Salter Digital Soup Maker offers excellent value for money. With four cooking functions, you can create everything from smooth, creamy soups to thick, chunky vegetable broths. It even includes a handy keep warm function in case you want to go back for seconds.

While there’s no sauté function, we love that you can pause the cooking to add seasoning or extra ingredients halfway through, plus it has an overspill sensor for extra peace of mind. Whether you opt for leek and potato or homemade minestrone, you can recreate your favourites super fast thanks to the built-in auto-memory.

If you’re forever pressed for time, the self-cleaning function is a helpful addition; it makes tidying up an absolute breeze. Simply fill with hot water and a drop of detergent, before securing the lid and starting the blend/clean function.

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Best soup maker with a sauté function

Morphy Richards 501014 Sauté and Soup Maker

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What we like

Sauté function improves flavour
Makes family-sized portions
Quick cooking (around 25 minutes)
Simple, easy-to-use controls

What we don't like

Fixed jug makes cleaning harder
Sauté function can catch if unattended
Steam release needs careful placement
Less flexible for small batches

Key specs

What Mumsnet users say

NHSmummy84 · Recommended product

I have the Morphy Richards Sauté and Soup so it fries onions etc first. I wouldn't have made soup if I didn't have one! It's really easy and it's less faff as I don't have to watch a pot on the hob. It makes smooth soup in 21 minutes. It's my most used kitchen gadget.

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Relaxd · Recommended brand

I have a Morphy Richards with sauté, and use it all the time for blitzing leftover veg etc as well as recipes. There is a great little soup maker recipe book on Amazon based on the Morphy Richards models. [...]

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Our verdict

Reviewed by Mumsnet home and lifestyle editor, Rebecca: read her full Morphy Richards Sauté & Soup Maker review.

The Morphy Richards Sauté & Soup Maker is a solid mid-range option for families who want fuller-flavoured homemade soups with minimal effort. Its standout feature is the sauté function, which allows you to soften ingredients like onions and garlic directly in the jug before cooking, giving soups more depth than basic soup makers. It produces generous portions for around four people in under 25 minutes and is straightforward to use.

Performance is reliable on both smooth and chunky settings, with consistent results and well-cooked soups. The 1.6-litre capacity suits family meals and batch cooking, and while it lacks some of the flexibility of newer models, it still delivers where flavour and portion size matter most.

There are a few practical downsides. The fixed jug makes cleaning more awkward than removable-pot designs, especially if ingredients catch during sautéing. Steam release near the end of cooking means it needs careful placement, and the sauté stage runs hot, so ingredients need close attention.

Overall, this model remains a good-value mid-range choice for buyers prioritising taste and family-sized servings. While it isn’t the most modern or easy-to-clean soup maker available, it’s a dependable option for those who want better-tasting soups without paying for premium extras.

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Best compact soup maker

Morphy Richards Compact Soup Maker

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What we like

Easy-to-use LED timer
Non-stick coating
Compact design takes up less space

What we don't like

Smaller size is less suited to families

Key specs

What Mumsnet users say

MrsCarson · Recommended product

I have the small Morphy Richards one. The only thing I cook first is to clarify some chopped onion. Everything else goes in raw and chopped. It's excellent for leftovers. I made a Sunday dinner soup one day. So beef, roasties, carrots, and cauliflower, all sat in the fridge and about to be thrown out. Very delicious. It makes good Lentil and chorizo soup too, I have never followed a recipe.

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starfishmummy · Recommended product

Love mine. I don't use recipes! I know I can use a pan and stick blender but then I have to check that it's not boiling over or turned down too low. With the maker I can just throw everything in and go off and do other stuff. I have the sort that looks like a kettle (Morphy Richards Compact), no sauté function.

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Our verdict

Tested and reviewed by Mumsnet home and lifestyle editor Rebecca Roberts: Read our in-depth Morphy Richards Compact Soup Maker review.

If you’re limited on countertop space or are seeking a smaller soup maker for single users or smaller households, the Morphy Richards Compact Soup Maker is a great practical choice.

With four different settings, including quick cycles for drinks or blending fruit, this efficient soup maker can make smooth soups in under 19 minutes—ideal for creating a healthy lunch from last night’s leftovers on the days you’re working from home. Preparing up to three servings in one go, you can even pop a portion in Tupperware and store in the fridge for the following day.

While there’s no self-cleaning mode, the non-stick coating makes tidying up fairly fuss-free; you just simply need to wipe residue from the blade and jug.

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Are soup makers worth it?

Owning one of the best soup makers is by no means essential - and as many Mumsnet users will debate, you can easily whip up a batch of homemade soup on the hob. However, if you prefer convenience and less washing up, a good soup maker can be a practical gadget, serving delicious, healthy meals in 20 to 30 minutes with minimal prep, cooking and cleaning.

An all-in-one device, the best soup makers can chop, blend, cook and heat your food for you—and some even clean themselves too—allowing you to add the ingredients and get on with your day rather than standing over a hob. This cuts down on the amount of appliances and utensils you use and can save you a lot of time too.

Offering good value for money, many soup makers are multifunctional, so you can also use them to make smoothies, sauces, purées (handy for weaning) and jams.

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What’s the difference between a blender and a soup maker?

Blender - Generally, a blender chops and breaks down cold foods and mixes them together to make smoothies, milkshakes, sauces or juices. Some high-end blenders use the friction of the blades to generate heat, but some ingredients may need to be cooked beforehand.
Blenders with a heating element - If you’re hoping to create comforting soups with a blender, some come with a built-in heating element, gently cooking the ingredients as they blend.
Soup maker - Like a blender, this also chops food and mixes it together to make a liquid. However, it has a heating element which can also sauté, cook and heat the soup for you, usually in around 20 to 30 minutes. Other functions include ‘smooth’ or ‘chunky’ options and most machines can be used to blend cold ingredients too. A soup maker either has blades in the lid or blades in the bottom of the jug.

What should I look for when choosing a soup maker?

Here are some things to consider when selecting the right soup maker for your needs.

Size - How much soup will you be making? If you live alone, a small soup maker like the Murphy Richards Compact Soup Maker or Tefal Easy Soup and Smoothie Maker may be sufficient. Or you may get by with a hand blender. If you’re hoping to create enough soup to feed a family of four, a larger 1.6-litre soup maker will make a better choice. Some soup makers can be quite heavy, so it’s also worth considering the overall dimensions and weight, especially if you’ll be getting it in and out of the cupboard regularly.
Ease of cleaning - With all the chopping, blending and cooking that goes into making soup, you’ll need to give your machine a good clean afterwards. Most soup makers are hand wash only, but some soup makers have an automatic cleaning programme, which can do most of the hard work for you.
Speed - Depending on the consistency, most soup makers take around 20 to 30 minutes to make soup. Some may be quicker, but you may need to precook or chop ingredients into small pieces to ensure they’re thoroughly cooked. The higher the power, the less time you’ll need to wait to tuck in.
Programmes and extra features - Settings vary on some of the best soup makers, but if you want to get more from your machine, look for pre-programmed options that allow you to select whether you want smooth or chunky soup (or even a bit of both). They may also come with different speed and temperature settings for making different sauces and textures. Soup makers can also come with jam, smoothie, milkshake and ice settings, among others. If you really want to limit how many kitchen appliances you use, look for a machine with inbuilt scales so you can measure your ingredients too. If you want one gadget that can do soup and pressure-cook dinners, try the best pressure cookers.
Sauté functions - While not essential, sauté functions can be a great addition to your soup maker, allowing you to precook foods like onion and garlic for extra flavour without needing a separate pan.

What is the best soup maker to buy?

After much research, we think the best overall soup maker to buy is the Morphy Richards Total Control . It features lots of handy settings for making a tasty bowl of smooth or chunky soup, even sautéing your ingredients for you. With a substantial 1.6-litre jug, it can easily feed a family of four in as little as 21 minutes, and the price is fairly reasonable too. If you like set-and-forget gadgets, you may also love a best multi cooker for weeknight cooking.

About the authors

Lucy Cotterill is a mum of two and a Content Writer at Mumsnet, specialising in baby/child and home product round-ups. Having written reviews on her own blog Real Mum Reviews since 2012, Lucy loves to research and explore the pros and cons of products, scrutinising expert opinions and consumer feedback to help parents make confident purchases that benefit their families.

A bit of a whizz in the kitchen (even if she does say so herself), Lucy works from home and loves nothing more than a comforting soup to warm her up in winter. She's also written several kitchen round-ups for Mumsnet, including everything from the best budget air fryers to the best kettles for hard water.

Gemma Wilcock is a freelance writer and copywriter. At Mumsnet, she creates content providing useful parenting advice, information and top products to make life easier. As a mother of two children herself, Gemma knows how important it is to get the right advice.

After working on women’s weekly magazines for nine years, Gemma turned to freelance writing to fit around family life, writing for a range of online and print publications, charities and small businesses. She loves writing about subjects that will be helpful to the reader – and herself! - including recommending top products on Mumsnet that help parents in their day-to-day life.

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