What is the difference between smooth and chunky settings?

The smooth setting blends the soup to a fine texture, while the chunky setting cooks the ingredients and leaves them whole or coarsely broken.

Do I need to cook ingredients before adding them?

Usually not, as the maker heats raw ingredients through the cycle. Browning onions or meat first can add flavour but is optional.

Are soup makers hard to clean?

A wide jug and a smooth heating base are easiest to clean. Rinsing straight after use stops residue drying onto the element.

The 3 best soup makers🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Methodology v1.0.0 · computed 13 Jun 2026 · how we rank · AI-drafted, pending editor review

Soup makers heat and blend ingredients in a single jug, producing smooth or chunky soup with little supervision. The best ones cook evenly, offer both smooth and chunky settings and are straightforward to clean. Our top 3 are scored from aggregated UK reviews.

Best Overall

Ninja Foodi Blender & Soup Maker HB150UK

Ninja

High confidence · 4 sourcesNarrow win — +1.9 pts over #2

91.7

/ 100 · n=5,970

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Runner-up

Morphy Richards Total Control Soup Maker 501020

Morphy Richards

Medium confidence · 2 sources

89.8

/ 100 · n=1,648

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Best Value

Tefal PerfectMix Cook 2in1 Blender & Soup Maker BL83SD65

Tefal

Medium confidence · 2 sources

89.4

/ 100 · n=598

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What to look for in soup makers

•Capacity and minimum fill level for the batches you make
•Programme range, including smooth, chunky and blend-only modes
•Jug design, heating element placement and ease of cleaning

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between smooth and chunky settings?: The smooth setting blends the soup to a fine texture, while the chunky setting cooks the ingredients and leaves them whole or coarsely broken.
Do I need to cook ingredients before adding them?: Usually not, as the maker heats raw ingredients through the cycle. Browning onions or meat first can add flavour but is optional.
Are soup makers hard to clean?: A wide jug and a smooth heating base are easiest to clean. Rinsing straight after use stops residue drying onto the element.