Hand Held Immersion Blender

[thrace_adams]

Hi

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[edgeofthewoods]

I have the KitchenAid 3-speed model that came with a whisk and chopping attachments and use it all of the time - it is a fantastic and versatile tool. Having the blending container makes it easy to whip up a smoothie for breakfast without making a mess.

[thrace_adams]

That looks like a really nice one! Thanks so much for the link :D

[cygninae]

I had a fantastic one for many years, and eventually killed it. It's not available these days, so I make do with a cheap version because I adore making soups with them. But beware, the plastic on the cheaper ones aren't as sturdy. Though they still do the job well. I love sweet potato soups, parsnip soups, butternut soups, and potato and leek with cheese - I don't tend to have recipes because I chuck them together as I go though!

[thrace_adams]

Thanks, someone else mentioned that as well, I will definitely keep that in mind during my decision making process. And those all sound like great soups :D

[greeneyedsadie]

I have used mine for potato leek soup:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/potato-leek-soup-recipe/index.html

And Lentil Soup:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/lentil-soup-recipe/index.html

This is also an excellent lentil soup, but I did not blend this one and ate it whole:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/lentil-soup-recipe/index.html

[thrace_adams]

Thank you so much! These look fantastic!

[brother_dour]

A couple of years ago I got a Hamilton Beach immersion blender as a Christmas gift. It came in a sturdy plastic case with a few different attachments and probably cost less than $50. I don't use just an absolute lot, but so far it has performed very well. My only complaint is its a bit loud, and kind of sounds like an...um...marital aid. A little bit too buzzy-sounding, if you know what I mean.

But I will never go back to an upright blender again. Immersion blenders require a bit more finesse, but they save sooo much counter space!

[thrace_adams]

LOLLLL oh man, I read this to my husband and we had a good chuckle over this. Thanks for the heads up and the tip :D

[weelisa]

I have to second the Braun recommendation. I got one ten years ago and it just won't give up. I won it so I don't know the cost. The heavy metal head means I can put it in virtually bubbling and boiled liquid and it doesn't have a problem (just don't splash yourself).

I don't have recipes for them (I mean, they're just vegetable, water to cover, low-sodium vegetable cube) but I use the stick for creamy thick and creamy (yet low fat) potato soup and pumpkin soup. When you puree the potatoes, they form a creamy base (so a potato or two can be used for thickening in other soup concoctions) - I personally like to leave some as chunks, though. I don't like it too smooth.

[thrace_adams]

Thanks for the recommendation. I"m gonna check that one out for sure.

And thanks for all the cooking tips :D