The season for internet love has arrived. It's that time of year when Meg Ryan, the patron saint of turtlenecks, sprinkles pumpkin spice all over the Western Hemisphere and it's officially fall.
Autumn brings as much bounty as a bountiful harvest: sweaters, darkness, and fat bears. But most importantly, fall is the season for warm, nutritious, and comforting bowls. Also known as: soup.
People really like soup. In fact, the hashtag #soupseason has been viewed about 36 million times on his TikTok. And what's not to like? It's easy to make, infinitely versatile, and soothing for mind, body, and soul. Indeed, there is nothing more soothing than soup boiling on the stove. Except maybe the actual treatment.
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You might be taking soup making pretty seriously. Judge food by its potential as an ingredient in soups, preserve the rind of Parmesan cheese, or choose meat from a rotisserie chicken carcass.
Or maybe you're new to soups and want to know what happens to this hot, delicious liquid that people keep raving about. Either way, these gadgets have been carefully selected to take your soup game to the next level. This #soupseason, we're going all out.
Like Thor's hammer or Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth, the immersion blender is an essential tool for “superheroes.” These handheld blenders can turn almost anything into a silky smooth puree. And the best part is that everything is done directly in the pot. Butternut squash? Split pea? Potato green onion? This baby blends it.
An essential tool in every soup maker's toolbox.
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The magic of a good soup comes from cooking everything together, infusing each spoonful with complex flavors. If you're making soup on the stove, this process will take longer. But with the Instant Pot, you can get the flavor of hours of simmering in a fraction of the time. Add your soup contents, adjust settings, and let your Instant Pot do the work.
One of the most versatile gadgets in your kitchen.
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Another way to quickly make soup is to use a blender, which blends and heats at the same time. Just throw in a bunch of ingredients, and within minutes you'll have fresh, hot soup. For a long time, Vitamix dominated the market with prices roughly equal to a round-trip ticket to Europe. But these days, several brands make inexpensive blenders with this feature.
A blender with a heating function will no longer cost you an arm and a leg.
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Although its exact origins are unknown, Chinese archaeologists have discovered ancient pot vessels dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). Thankfully, technology has improved since then, and there are many products on the market that just plug into an electrical outlet. Mashable's shopping reporter, Jay Thomas, is hot because he loves pot. That's because, he said, it “brings a cozy, communal feeling to the meal.”
What's better than making soup? Make soup with friends.
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Initially, this felt a little too gimmicky to include, but after seeing the reviews we were… intrigued. ”[I]”It's basically a vibrator with legs,” writes one reviewer named Allison, “and the kitchen becomes so much more fun when you don't have to stir.” Anyway, somehow the top A small motor in it rotates the legs and really makes it move. Stir the soup.
Based on the enthusiastic reviews, it might be worth a try.
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You may also use fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and parsley to add bright flavor. Or maybe you've discovered that kale is best eaten in soup with sausage and white beans. Either way, this handy little tool will save you the tedious task of picking the leaves from the stem.
Now you have no excuse not to eat kale.
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You can use a regular ladle, or you can use a ladle that resembles a mythical creature believed to live in the waters of the Scottish Highlands. He's the one who's been the source of conspiracies, glee, and conspiracy theories for hundreds of years. The choice is yours.
It's like a warm bath to old Nessie.
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Not to sound like a snob or anything, but it's really better to use homemade stock. Making stock from bones not only releases nutrients and flavor, but also fat. And no one wants that. You can skim the fat from the top of the stock during cooking, or pour the fat into a fat separator that works instead. The fat will rise to the top and the stock will be poured from the bottom. genius!
No one likes oily soups.
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You created a stock that Barefoot Contessa is proud of. Next, you need to save it for future soup work. According to the product website, these silicone trays hold two cups, are dishwasher/oven safe, and protect your precious stock from weird freezer odors. Plus, it's a great alternative to single-use plastics.
File this as “something I didn't know I needed.”
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If you want to carry your soup around and be an influencer at the same time, look no further. Aside from the Hydroflask's trendy status, reviewers love its wide-mouth design and ability to keep soup (or any food) hot for hours. They're leak-proof, dishwasher safe, and available in fun colors.
A container appropriate for its contents.
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