Vitamix and immersion blender

[sheryl]

I have a new, 1 year old Vitamix.  A soup recipe calls for using an immersion blender which I don't have.  Do I need to buy an immersion one or will the Vitamix work just fine?.  TIA!

Edited September 22, 2017 by sheryl

[Catwoman]

The Vitamix should work fine, but be sure not to set it at a low setting and keep a close eye on it, or you'll end up with runny sauce instead of soup. :)

[sheryl]

Ok, good! Thanks, Cat!

[Spy Car]

An immersion blender's advantage is in reducing scalding risks when working with hot soups.

 

Just be careful and you will be fine. 

 

And don't over-process.

 

Bill 

[school17777]

If you will be needing an immersion blender often, even though the Vitamix will work, it would be more convenient to have an immersion blender.

[tdbates78]

I have both a Vitamix and immersion blender. It's definitely easier to blend soup directly in the pot with the immersion blender, and I find it much easier to control the consistency. I tend to prefer chunkier soups. My Vitamix is awesome but even on the lowest setting I will end up with a puree. But if you don't use immersion blenders often, the Vitamix will be fine. Just be sure t lift the the plastic top off and start low so the steam can escape.

 

BTW Immersion blenders are pretty inexpensive and I use mine more often than I thought I would. 

[Catwoman]

If you're in the market for an immersion blender, I have this one and it was worth the money just to get the almost-magical potato masher attachment:

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWK4XPY/ref=sxts_bia_sr_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3182441022&pd_rd_wg=z7awn&pf_rd_r=X2NKGJ0ZMVBK7YHQ6DJ5&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00MWK4XPY&pd_rd_w=rncwj&pf_rd_i=cuisinart+smart+stick&pd_rd_r=C21H7WCYRC9CK5FTCFZ1&ie=UTF8&qid=1506105320&sr=1

Edited September 22, 2017 by Catwoman

[sheryl]

Ok, thanks all! I think I'll buy one. Your last reply was timely, Cat, as I was getting ready to ask for a recommendation.  :hurray:  And, I have no clue on features to consider.  I can't wait to make my roasted butternut squash soup recipe!!!  :thumbup1:

[Catwoman]

Ok, thanks all! I think I'll buy one. Your last reply was timely, Cat, as I was getting ready to ask for a recommendation. :hurray: And, I have no clue on features to consider. I can't wait to make my roasted butternut squash soup recipe!!! :thumbup1:

The main reason I bought the model I linked in my last post is because it has the extra attachments, so I use it far more often than my old immersion blender that was just a standard, no-frills model. I like the whisk thing, and I love the mashed potato attachment (which I initially thought was kind of stupid and that it would never work, but it's excellent!) The other accessories work well, too, but I don't use them as often because most of the time I forget I have them. :)

[sheryl]

Right... my V was costly so I may look for a lesser expensive hand immersion - I won't be using all of the pieces. Now I'm curious about manufacturer options.