20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (2024)

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By Tiffany Published Last Updated November 2, 2022 13 Comments

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If my house were to burn down, there would be only two kitchen gadgets that I would try REALLY hard to salvage:

#1 High Speed Blender

#2 Stand Mixer

And then last week, I officially added a third.

#3 Immersion Blender

You see, ever since we climbed out of debt and learned to be content with less, I’ve become sort of a “stuff” minimalist. Having too much stuff makes me feel claustrophobic.

Don’t get me wrong, some kitchen gadgets are really cool.The idea ofbeing able to multitask: making yogurt whiledrooling of othersreal foodie “creations”on Pinterest – it sounds like a dream!. Or even a bread maker to knead, shape and bake for me while we spend the day at the beach or strawberry picking and teaching the kids where foods from. But instead, I stay home and make my own yogurt with a heating pad and bake my own bread (with the help of #2 above).

And then,came the immersion blender.

I had never heard of an immersion blender (or stick blender) until my parents introduced me to it when we first moved to California. It was our first Christmas here that they gave us this Cuisinart immersion blender as a gift, since we kept borrowing theirs. It’s now used it all the time for homemade spaghetti sauce and tomato basil soup, but could be easily usedfor creamy cauliflower sauce, protein smoothies and homemade red salsa too.

However,since giving this new immersion blender with slicing and shredding blades by Cuisinart a run for its money in the kitchen this month, it still does it’s awesome stick-me-in-a-pot-and-blend thing, but it’s now my new go-to appliance for slicing and shredding too. Here’s why:

  • With all the summer squash coming in the CSA boxes, I’ve considered a mandolin to sliced it really thin and use in dishes like this risotto (which was WAY good, by the way). However, mandolins are those gadgets that seem to serve just one purpose… and that just screams “stuff” to me.
  • Our garden is slowly producing zucchini and I’ve been grating it for a zucchini carrot apple bread recipe that has earned eight thumbs up this past week (recipe coming soon!). Grating it by hand isn’t difficult, but I’m dreadfully scared of slicing off a few layers of skin as the end of the squash approaches. Plus in that particular recipe, I’m grating zucchini AND carrot AND apple, and it’s definitely time consuming when you’re making a double batch of muffins.
  • The high capacity food processorin our houseis very, very heavy and takes up two shelves in two different cabinets. Ultimately, this means that I don’t use it nearly as often as I could. This new immersion blender is super sleek and takes up half as much space. Plus it’s so light that the kids can pick it up!
  • Unlike the other food processor, this immersion blender only comes with one blade. Face it up and it slices; face it downward and it shreds. Less parts means less mess, which means less washing. Which reminds me…
  • It’s dishwasher safe! All of the parts (minus the handle that plugs in) can go in the dishwasher. Totally handy when you’re good at making big messes in the kitchen.

Need some inspiration to put that new immersion blender to good use? How about this list of 20+ real food summer soups! They’re affordable, seasonal, and incredibly easy to put together.

20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes

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13 Comments

  1. 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (7)Kelly @ The Nourishing Home

    Thanks for the shout-out on my broccoli soup recipe. I was late in seeing this, but am definitely sharing this post! 🙂

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  2. 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (8)Tiffany

    Doh! Coffee maker. Make that #4. Unless somehow I befriended someone in the aftermath who had a French press. 😉

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    • 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (10)Tiffany

      Check, check and check!

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  3. 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (11)Katie

    I love my immersion blender, but one that slices and grates? Sign me up! I do use my food processor for that some, but it’s more inconvenient to lug out than the immersion blender. Speaking of which, what heavy duty food processor do you have? It sounds like it does more than mine, and that might be worth the extra space and effort.

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    • 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (12)Tiffany

      Oh yes, this one is pretty cool. I have a Magimix. It’s neat too, but it is big and it is heavy and unfortunately, I find that preventing me from using it more than not. 🙁

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  4. 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (13)Rebecca

    Immersion Blenders are a life saver. I don’t currently own one but I can think of a lot of ways to use one.

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  5. 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (14)Amber

    Already subscribed 🙂

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  6. 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (15)Samantha

    When I first moved into our home I was a kitchen gadget hoarder, but soon came to realize with a small kitchen, the more tasks it preformed the better. I remember when we were stationed in Germany I had an immersion blender that I got at Aldi over there and loved it, I never bought it home because of the plug but it would be awesome to have one again, it was very handy….especially for soups and gravy.

    Thank you for the links to the inspiration soups….that Mexican Chicken Soup and Curried Tomato Soup look delicious…..my husband was just asking for soup this past weekend.

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    • 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (16)Tiffany

      You’re most welcome Samantha! That list is as much for you as me. We’re needing some new soup inspiration too!!

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  7. 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (17)Helen

    I have been accumulating kitchen gadgets at a rapid pace. However what’s been neat is that every so often Aldi will have a small appliance at a good price. Great way to try things out, and I’ve never had an issue with quality. I bought a dehydrator for $25 – great way to see that I actually WOULD use it! My most recent is an immersion blender from them 😉

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    • 20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (18)Tiffany

      Whoa – great deal on the dehydrator! I use mine year round and LOVE it. Dried some dill and parsley from the CSA box last week and restocked the spice cabinet! 🙂

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20+ Blended Summer Soup Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What are blended soups called? ›

Blended soup, also known as pureed soup, is a type of soup that is made by blending all the ingredients together into a smooth, creamy consistency. This method of preparation results in a velvety texture and a harmonious blend of flavors.

Is soup better blended? ›

Blending the ingredients offers the soup a creamy and rich texture. The best results are achieved by using a blender. Do not be sparing with the blending time. The soup's texture will be better if the blending lasts some time.

What to use to blend soup? ›

A high-speed blender can give an extra smooth, beautiful texture, but I used an immersion hand blender for years, making soups like these, before taking the high-speed plunge.

How long to blend soup for? ›

To achieve a silky-smooth texture, keep the blender running for at least 1 to 2 minutes in order to fully break down the solids. A common mistake is to not run the blender long enough. This results in a grainy-textured soup. The soup should be blended long enough to create a silky-smooth texture.

What is the number one soup in the world? ›

According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.

What is a thick blended soup called? ›

Similar to bisques, chowders are thick soups usually containing some type of starch. Coulis were originally meat juices, and now are thick purées.

What not to do when making soup? ›

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Make Cooking Soup
  1. Boiling instead of simmering. You want a small bubble or two to rise to the surface of the liquid every few seconds. ...
  2. Not using enough salt. ...
  3. Ignoring water. ...
  4. Overcooking the vegetables. ...
  5. Adding tomatoes at the beginning. ...
  6. Neglecting to garnish. ...
  7. Not trying a pressure cooker.
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Is blended soup still healthy? ›

Incorporating pureed vegetable soups into the diet of older adults is a convenient and nutritious way to address specific health needs associated with aging. It offers a tasty, easily digestible, and nutrient-packed option that contributes to overall health and well-being.

What is the best blender for blending soup? ›

If you're looking for the best blender for making smoothies, shakes, frozen drinks, nut milk, or soups, you can't go wrong with Vitamix's E310 Explorian model. For a smaller personal blender with cups made to take on the go, we recommend the Nutribullet Pro 900 for its power and portability.

Should you blend soup hot or cold? ›

Cool hot foods, if possible, before blending.

How do you thicken blended soup? ›

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

Can I blend soup in a regular blender? ›

As long as your blender's owner's manual states that the jar is made of heat-resistant plastic and can handle hot liquids, then you should be able to blend hot soup.

What is the most important ingredient in soup? ›

For clear, brothy soups, stock is your most important ingredient. If you want to make a good soup, you need to use an excellently flavored stock — otherwise, the entire pot could be tasteless.

Can I put hot soup in the blender? ›

Hot soup (or other hot liquids, for that matter) will steam and expand in the blender, which can push the top off and cause a mess and burn hazard. When pureeing hot soup, do it in batches. Fill the blender 1/3 to 1/2 full, remove or loosen the center cap from the lid of the blender.

Do you add cream to soup before or after blending? ›

The vegetables will be soft after simmering for 15 minutes.

Then, blend the vegetables into a creamy soup. At this point, I love adding a splash of cream.

What is a pureed soup called? ›

The term bisque is sometimes used to describe pureed vegetable soups (Squash, for example). Lobster Tails. Bisques are enriched with cream and may be mounted with butter for added richness.

What do you call a blended food? ›

Puree (say "pyuh-RAY") is a way to change the texture of solid food so that it is smooth with no lumps and has a texture like pudding. You can puree food in a blender or food processor.

What are the 4 main types of soup? ›

Classification of Soup with Examples
Sl.ClassificationExample
1ClearVarieties of consommé
2BrothMinestrone and scotch broth.
3PureeLentil and potato Related soup.
4ValuateChicken veloute
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What is it called when food is blended? ›

A purée (or mash) is cooked food, usually vegetables, fruits or legumes, that has been ground, pressed, blended or sieved to the consistency of a creamy paste or liquid. Purées of specific foods are often known by specific names, e.g., apple sauce or hummus.

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