Appliance
Immersion blender
Purees soup right in the pot.
What it is and why it matters
An immersion blender is a handheld stick blender you put straight into the pot. It purees soup without moving hot liquid to a blender, and it also works for smoothies and sauces. It's small and easy to rinse.
Used in 8 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 5, nice to have in 3.
Recipes that need it (5)
dinner (5)
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage
- Silky Potato Leek Soup
- Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
- Vegan Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Nice to have for (3)
These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.
beverages (1)
side-dishes (1)
dinner (1)
Often used with it
Measuring cups and spoons8-inch chef's knifeLarge cutting boardEnameled Dutch ovenLadleY-peeler