Mom-Approved Immersion Blenders to Buy for Soup Season

Since my childhood, I’ve watched my mom whip up massive batches of soup every week during the winter. She makes her famous carrot ginger, tomato basil, and lentil soup with enviable ease, and it’s all thanks to one simple tool. When made in a standard blender, puréed soups can cause a pile-up of dishes in the sink. But thanks to her immersion blender, my mom can emulsify soups directly in her stockpot and clean up in a matter of minutes. Gearing up to make your own batch for dinner? To make it look as easy as she does, you’ll need to snap up a hand blender of your own. Below, I rounded up the best models you can buy at Amazon, including my mom’s personal favorite from All-Clad.

Best Immersion Blenders for Soup

• All-Clad Electrics Stainless Steel Immersion Blender, $120, originally $150
• KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender, $55, originally $70
• Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender, $170
• Amazon Basics Multi-Speed Immersion Hand Blender, $22, originally $25
• Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender, $70, originally $90
• Ninja Immersion Blender and Whisk, $80
• Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender, $180

All-Clad Electrics Stainless Steel Immersion Blender

My mom’s favorite immersion blender is also our editors’ top pick. After extensive testing, this handheld tool came out on top thanks to its powerful motor. With 600 watts, the blender emulsifies the toughest ingredients in seconds — there’s even a turbo mode for especially fibrous foods or crushed ice. My mom loves the extra-long blending arm, which can reach the bottom of her stockpot.

KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender

This no-frills KitchenAid hand blender gets the job done. Its 5-speed dial allows you to customize the consistency of your creation, and its 8-inch blending arm is removable for easy cleaning. It includes a 3-cup blending vessel with a storage lid.

Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender

When you whip up batches of soup as often as my mom does, you’ll need an immersion blender that can stand up to every task. This 5-speed model from Vitamix does exactly that. With an impressive 625 watts of power, the tool pulverizes soups, smoothies, and sauces in seconds. It has a plastic blade guard to protect delicate pots and pans.

Amazon Basics Multi-Speed Immersion Hand Blender

Don’t let the low price fool you. This Amazon Basics immersion blender performs as well as its pricier competitors and is made to last. “I low-key expected this thing to be kind of a throwaway, but after a week of constant, heavy use, I’ve been pleasantly surprised,” a restaurant chef wrote in an Amazon review. Three years later, they’re still impressed: “I think this thing may be made out of magic.”

Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender

Another editor pick, the Cuisinart immersion blender is the best choice for beginners. It comes with several useful accessories: a 3-cup food chopper, a whisk, and a 2-cup measuring cup. The 8-inch detachable blending shaft is long enough to reach into deep containers, and it’s easy to clean under running water.

Ninja Immersion Blender and Whisk

Meet your kitchen’s magic wand. It has four speeds and two attachments: a whisk and a hand blender. The latter boasts Ninja’s innovative PanProtect and SplatterShield technologies to prevent the blade from damaging cookware or making a mess, respectively. It also features a convenient 4-cup blending pitcher with a large carrying handle.

Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender

This top-rated Breville immersion blender is the most versatile model our editors have tested, and shoppers agree it’s worth the price. It includes a 42-ounce blending jug with “a well thought-out lid that the container can slip into to create a no-slip base,” wrote one reviewer. It also comes with a chopping bowl and whisk attachment.