We compared two 1.6L soup makers: the Morphy Richards Classic Soup Maker and the Daewoo 2-in-1 Soup Maker & Smoothie Blender.
What we looked at
Soup settings, smoothie capability, build, and price.
The verdict
If you want a dedicated soup maker with smooth and chunky settings and a stainless steel body, the Morphy Richards Classic is the pick at £49.99. If you would rather save £9.45 and also blend cold smoothies, the Daewoo 2-in-1 is the alternative, at £40.54.
A £49.99 1.6L, 1000W soup maker with smooth and chunky settings.
A £40.54 1.6L soup maker that also blends cold smoothies.
Morphy Richards Classic Soup Maker 1.6L (48822) — Best Seller
Intended for: Marketed as a 1.6L, 1000W stainless steel soup maker with smooth and chunky settings, a motorised blade, an LED display, one-button operation, and soup for up to six people in under twenty-five minutes. Carries 4.4 stars from 12.4K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Smooth and chunky soup settings
- Stainless steel body with a 1000W motor
- LED display shows progress
- Large review history on this listing (12.4K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Costs £9.45 more than the Daewoo on these listings
- Listing describes a soup-only machine, with no smoothie function stated
Best for
- Buyers who want a dedicated soup maker with chunky and smooth options
- Anyone who wants a stainless steel body
- Those who like an LED progress display
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who also wants to blend cold smoothies
Daewoo 2-in-1 Soup Maker & Smoothie Blender 1.6L — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 1.6L 2-in-1 soup maker and smoothie blender with auto stir, blend and heat settings, an overspill spout, auto shut-off and cool-touch housing, making up to 6 portions, with soup in about 20 minutes. Carries 4.3 stars from 4.4K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Morphy Richards Classic on these listings, at £40.54
- Also blends chilled smoothies as a 2-in-1
- Auto stir, blend and heat settings
- Overspill spout and auto shut-off
Worth knowing
- No stated smooth/chunky soup setting choice like the Morphy Richards
- Smaller review history than the Morphy Richards (4.4K vs 12.4K ratings)
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants soup and smoothies from one machine
- Those who like cool-touch housing
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a stainless steel body
- Anyone who wants explicit smooth and chunky settings
