Like the VitaMix, does this blender also make hot soup? If so, how? Can anyone tell me how I can get a recipe book for this blender? It seems that this blender is taking more time to blend everything together than I was expecting. I don't know if it is...
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I have this blender and it works amazing. Just use a little water or use a push stick like the vitamax. It fits with the waring, If you want it to blend a little faster. Those are common rules everyone knows when blending. And any blender makes hot soup if you leave it on long enough haha. No seriously just make a regular soup then heat it up on the stove.
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I own the Oster Fusion blender. Marketed as a blender/food processor due to the reversing blade capability. I have had it for 2 years and it's great! Makes smooth smoothies too! I put carrots and apples cut into quarters and nuts in it on chop first then add other ingredients and ice and put it on the frozen drink setting and it works wonderfully. The jar is glass, which is nice and holds 6 cups. Can only say great things about it...
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I've never owned a Vitamix. I chose the BlendTec on the recommendation of friends who had a Vitamix first and then a BLendTec and prefer the BlendTec. The reasons they gave me were that the BlendTec does not need the food to be "pushed" like the Vitamix and they found it easier to get mixtures out and to clean up. They also recommended getting the BlendTec Wild Side jar, which I did and it's great!
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Is the recall you are referring to in response to those black specs that come out into your blend? Or is that something completely different and unrelated? Does this blender have that black spec problem? I really want a vitamix but that is a deal breaker for me with my gastroparesis and weak stomach. Thanks in advance for your help! Take care and be well. Happy Holidays to you!
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It does work. The flour is not as fine as I would like it. It produces a lot of flour dust in the air. I covered the top with a slightly wet dish towel. My blender does just as good. I do not have a "Vitamix". That was recommended to me. Best Wishes.
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I have both. The Vitamix is gathering dust. Sure it can make soup... like 1 recipe (all the other ones require prep work like steam something first, who wants that). SO for the 99% of the job, making smoothies, this is 90% as powerful and will crush ice and frozen foods just like a Vitamix. The only downside is size. We almost always use the 1 Collossal cup and we fill it up way past the limit line. But it wont' make as much as a Vitamix if you plan on making smoothies for 4 people. BUT the upside is the speed of cleaning. It actually might be faster and easier to just make 2 smoothies vs cleaning the vitamix. So go get it, if you haven't already. And don't get the 600, get the 900. I have both. The Vitamix is gathering dust. Sure it can make soup... like 1 recipe (all the other ones require prep work like steam something first, who wants that). SO for the 99% of the job, making smoothies, this is 90% as powerful and will crush ice and frozen foods just like a Vitamix. The only downside is size. We almost always use the 1 Collossal cup and we fill it up way past the limit line. But it wont' make as much as a Vitamix if you plan on making smoothies for 4 people. BUT the upside is the speed of cleaning. It actually might be faster and easier to just make 2 smoothies vs... » Read More I have both. The Vitamix is gathering dust. Sure it can make soup... like 1 recipe (all the other ones require prep work like steam something first, who wants that). SO for the 99% of the job, making smoothies, this is 90% as powerful and will crush ice and frozen foods just like a Vitamix. The only downside is size. We almost always use the 1 Collossal cup and we fill it up way past the limit line. But it wont' make as much as a Vitamix if you plan on making smoothies for 4 people. BUT the upside is the speed of cleaning. It actually might be faster and easier to just make 2 smoothies vs cleaning the vitamix. So go get it, if you haven't already. And don't get the 600, get the 900. « Show Less
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I have an older vita-mix. I know there has been some debate between blending and juicing. I think juicing is the way to go. I rather have veggie juice than anything made in the vita-mix.
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i can't really speak regarding Blentec or Vitamix. I have two Waring blenders and bought the commercial one most recently. I really like it. It's the best blender I've ever had. In the past I have had a Breville (that leaked) and a Cuisinart.
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Carl: yes, I've blended soups; however, I mainly bought it for smoothies as I buy fresh fruits and then freeze them. The fruit is then like blending solid ice (I like my smoothies thick & cold). That's why I burned so many other, less durable blenders. Hope that helps.
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Haven't made soup. I've made smoothies and it's been fine. Really good blender.
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It is renata, which I also like, but it sure didn't help the performance... I so happy I spent the money and upgraded to a Vitamix... Good luck, R
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I've never had nor worked with a vitamix but I've never had a blender that was this easy to clean! I put a drop of dish washing liquid in it and fill the pitcher half full of water and pop the lid on and buzz it for 10-30 seconds, whatever I'm in the mood for, and rinse clean. Once in a while I run it through the dishwasher, like when I make mayonnaise, just to ensure the greasiness gets washed away really well.
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Hi - no the blender only blends but does an amazing job. You will need to cook your soup on your stove. Good luck!
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Did any of you see the Popular Mechanix video that tested blenders? Neither the blentec or the vitamix comes out looking very good. I've been using my Kitchenaid 5-speed, which won the competition, everyday for green smoothies and it does a great job at a fraction of the cost.
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Not really. It is all about juice extraction. It will puree, but that is more for soups and sauces. For smoothies you want the Ninja, or spend more money and get the vitamix.
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This blender is not good for hot items, it will explode out of the top because the velocity is so high. It is better to wait till your soup has cooled then try blending it and reheating it in another manner.
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Yes... not a problem adding hot soup to the blender. I start with a small quantity and the top on to get the blades turning, then add in the rest of the soup.