No chilli ever here food of the devil 
but you can make a reasonable bolognaise starting the base off in the microwave in water, add to the vegemince. Never made ratatouille either.
Pies and things yes but very occasionally these days, not good for a diabetic to have all those carbs.
Soups I make almost daily but again started in water.
Iāve looked at soup makers, and tbh I canāt justify the cost, and I make soup twice a week, every week
My stock pot and a stick blender if required
I donāt sit and watch my soup being made either, I get on with other things. Soup is made whilst Iām in the kitchen anyway cooking dinner
And yes,veg needs sweating off or roasting first
In recent years I have said a big NO to any kitchen gadgets. I have saved myself a fortune and Iām no worse off.
Iāve made lovely soups for years and just use a big saucepan and a blender. I donāt want any more gadgets cluttering up my kitchen.
Personally I wouldnāt waste your money.
I use a stick blender and a saucepan for my soups too ā¦but I would like to get a new blender but havnt a clue which sort is the best to buy ā¦Id like to be able to blend fruit to make smooth drinks or add the blended fruit with yoghurtsā¦
I dont have that many gadgets atm in the kitchen so a blender might be a good addition
What?! Seriously ?! Itās just Bolognese with as much or as little cayenne pepper to suit taste !
Ewwww! Microwave ?!! Thatās very sad imo.
There canāt be any real flavour in that.
For all these things you really need to fry off onions and garlic and leeks if youāre using them. Itās the caramelisation process that creates the flavour. Without it all you have is drab boiled veg flavours.
Hi
Realist, you need to remember that not everyone is as fortunate as yourself.
We have many people , who, because of problems with their health, in particular arthritis, cannot do what you can.
They still want healthy foods.
It is very easy for them to buy frozen vegetables, put them in the machine and get a healthy meal.
They cannot peel the vegetables, or lift a pan.
So how will they lift a kettle of water to fill the machine?
How will they lift the soup container out of the machine when itās ready?
Cāmon Swim. Frying a few vegetables isnāt hard even for someone with arthritis. Just keep them moving around the pan with a spatula.
What in the world is a soup maker? Iām intrigued.
Linda, This is the soup maker l was thinking of buying but after looking at them in Costco. I changed my mind! I will stick to my pressure cooker or saucepan and use my 40+ year old Bamix to liquidise the soup!
Thanks for the info. But Iām with you. I think Iāll just stick to my Dutch oven. Canāt beat that for homemade soups.
I have a Morphy Richards soup maker with saute facilities.I find this excellent.Before adding vegetables I can make croutons,fry a little bacon or onions to give extra flavour-then it is in with whatever vegetables or herbs I have in the fridge.It makes about 3-4 hearty servings.Now I wouldnāt be without it.Lunch is so simple with crusty bread and a slice of cheese or whateverā¦My advice is to go ahead.Bon appetit!
I also have the Morphy Richards soup maker with the saute facility - simply add onions, bacon, garlic, ginger or spices into the jug for maximum flavour before adding the vegetables and stock. Soup is ready in 20-25 minutes.
OMG this is ridiculous !
What problem or need is that machine solving ?
You can put the onions, garlic etc in a saucepan on the hob just as easily as putting them in a stupid machine. You can add the veg and stock into the same saucepan just as easily as putting into the machine. I just donāt get it sorry.
Much like Artangelās bread making machine that churns out a loaf in 4 hours, it is totally redundant. Making homemade bread is ridiculously easy, requires literally 40 seconds of simple kneading (not heavy kneading) and allows you to make a huge range of different breads which machines canāt do.
Longfellow posted this in joke section
Wife : Shall I prepare Curry or Soup today?
Husband : First make it, we will name it later
The bread maker is fantastic, itās great you have time, somewhere to prove and strength to knead, some of us havenāt one or all of those things. Bing it all in and walk away, itās done over night even so bread is ready and fresh for 4am husband to take some to work with him.
Iām guessing soup maker is similar, if people find them useful I canāt see a problem with them having them. Ok I use a saucepan but Iām home to cook lunch if I donāt have time I make something else. But if it encourages others to cook who wouldnāt normally try then they are great.
I didnāt buy a soup maker in the end! I didnāt dare after some of the posts on here! 
I still swear by my breadmaker! Iām not bothered if it takes hours, l could use the quick bread recipe but l prefer the longer one. I also make Naan bread in the breadmaker, itās much nicer than the chemical ridden ones you buy in the shops!
Realist, l suppose itās all about convenience really!
I also have a bread maker although I havenāt used it for years. I liked the bread but found that the hole in the bottom was not ideal when making sandwiches.
Yes that is the only downside we sort of cured it by slicing sideways instead of downwards. Then you just have a couple of slices with hole in the middle.
What a good idea. I hadnāt thought of that. This thread has inspired me to give it another try.
