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Philips Soupmaker Review, Roasted Tomato Soup & A Giveaway

Review of the Philips Soup Maker, a recipe of Roasted Tomato soup (with vegetables sneaked in secretly!) which is a super hit at home and giveaway.

I am slightly crazy about Kitchen equipment and gadgets. They fascinate me and I love playing around with them and today I will introduce you to my latest obsession in the kitchen : Philips Soupmaker. We all love soups at home. Cold soups with crisp salad on a summer afternoon or a steaming cup of hot soup like a roasted tomato soup, with some garlic bread and grilled chicken on a winter night. Absolutely soul food that few other  dishes can match up to and so super healthy as well, if made in the right away at home.

 

Though we loved soups, I never made them enough since I find the whole process of making soup so tedious. Boil the veggies, grind and filter and oh gosh, what a criminal waste it is to let go of the fibre. How much ever hard one tries, it is tough to make is smooth and still have 100% fibre in the soup. Then there is the matter of so many utensils to clean and the soup being splashed (yes I am clumsy, but haven’t we all done it at some point of time?) all over the kitchen. So despite loving soups, soup making was limited to once in 2 weeks or so. I would make a huge bowl and then freeze some, at times.

I had my eyes on the soupmaker since the day it was launched and was so glad to have the opportunity to try it for the past two months and the happiest person at my home has been my son. I have been making soup on an average of 3 times a week and there was one week last month where we made soup everyday. Some of the things that stand out for me in using the soupmaker are:

  1. Convenience: Soup making couldn’t have been easier than this. Chop vegetables, add stock or water, press a button and 23 minutes later you have a soup ready. Yes folks I am not joking. If you want you can roast or saute the vegetables to enhance flavour etc but the basic soup making ONLY has THREE steps.
  2. Fibre & Soup Texture : While making soup in a soup maker, one doesn’t discard any fibre, one doesn’t lose any nutrition yet the soup is very very smooth and there is nothing biting the tongue or throat with excessive fibre.
  3. Cleaning : Cleaning of the soup maker is again a matter of 1,2,3. Wash, rinse and dry. There are straight lines and very easy to clean. I would have may be preferred the ability to take out the blade (see picture on top) so that the paranoid me can scrub it as much as I want but on the whole it works very well still.

It makes more than soup : The soup maker has four modes – Smooth soup, Chunky Soup, Smoothie and Compote. I tried all of them, the soups Iike I said are brilliant.

The smoothie takes a cycle of 3 minutes and yields a very smooth stuff. Below is green smoothie made with fresh green gram & banana (recipe coming soon). What a delight it is to make smoothies in it.

 

 

We at home also like compotes & preserves more than jams. The chunks of fruits are delightful when you have it with toast or with a scoop of ice cream or pancakes. The compote function takes 13 minutes and yields a chunky compote which works very well for us, it can be turned into a jammy texture by using less liquid and using the smoothie function right after the compote one. Here is a berry, wine & chilly compote I made using the soup maker.

 

 

And now if you think, I am having all the fun alone you are wrong. Along with the review I have some awesome news for you guys. We have a giveaway on the blog.

Philips & Sin-A-Mon are giving away THREE gift vouchers of Rs 5000/- each. 

And wining those is also as easy as 1, 2, 3…. All you need to do is click on the box below and do simple stuff like tweet, share on FB, follow in instagram, follow the blog and comment here saying which is your favorite soup. And for each action you do, the giveaways add an additional coupon for you and every additional coupon increases your chance of wining. The giveaway is open from today to 8th Feb so get tweeting, sharing and yes you can share it everyday if you want to. The winners will be announced on 15th Feb.

The three gift vouchers can be used at Philips estore where the soup maker is already available at a discounted price and when you apply the voucher on top of it, you can have the soup maker for just Rs 3,492/- which in my opinion is a steal. Also you can use this voucher on any Philips product on the e-store, so what are you waiting for. Get going, get sharing

 

 

And when I was wondering what recipe to attach with this review, the child quietly walked up to me and said mumma please post my favorite soup recipe (roasted tomato soup) and in the tone he said I really couldn’t say no. If left to him, he will drink this roasted tomato soup every day, 3 times a day. He absolutely loves this roasted tomato soup with croutons or  garlic bread and salad.

 

roasted tomato soup

 

So what is his favorite soup as you all guessed. roasted tomato soup which tomato with a hint of basil and a dollop of butter (his words not mine, yes he watches Masterchef with me) but since I like to fool him a bit, I add vegetables to it and since that changes the colour, I add beetroot to it. And ssshhh don’t tell him that!

 

Philips Soupmaker Review, Roasted Tomato Soup & A Giveaway

Review of the Philips Soup Maker, a recipe of Roasted Tomato & vegetable soup which is a super hit at home and giveaway. This is a post you don't want to miss.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Total Time 43 mins
Course soups stews
Cuisine global vegetarian, Indian
Servings 4 helping

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tomatoes Oven Roasted
  • 1 beetroot Roasted
  • 1 carrot
  • handful spinach leaves
  • 1/2 lauki small
  • 4 - 5 basil leaves
  • 1 garlic Roasted
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • butter for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add roasted tomatoes, beets and carrots along with chopped lauki, spinach and roasted garlic to the soup maker.
  • Start the soup maker in smooth soup setting.
  • After 23 minutes, serve with parsley, butter and croutons (make the croutons in air fryer to make them healthier)

Notes

So win the giveaway and make this soup everyday like I do, I promise you won't get tired of it and it is super healthy as well
 
 
How to make Roasted Garlic for the soup
 
Roasted Garlic : How to make & top 5 ways to use it
If you think garlic makes thing tasty then roasted garlic makes them positively orgasmic. Here is how to roast garlic and top 5 ways to use roasted garlic
www.sinamontales.com
 
How to roast tomatoes
 
Roasted Tomatoes & Basil Pasta
I am a huge fan of one pot meals, O is a huge fan of pasta, N is a huge fan of anything with veggies. Result of that is that pasta makes a regular appearance in our house, I make a lot of kind of pastas but this one is the favorite of everyone at home.
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How to make Vegetable Stock
 
I Heart Mondays & Vegetable Stock Recipe
So today's prompt for Blog-A-Prompt is "MONDAY" and while most people are cribbing that they don't like Mondays, I am gonna come here and admit that I Love Mondays, I heart Mondays infact that's how it is from sometime in my house. Ask why? Because Mondays are the new Sunday here, since I started running Sin-A-Mon as business, my off day has moved from Sunday to Monday (I still try and take two Sundays off a month) and hence both O and me look forward to the Mondays.
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Disclaimer : The soup maker was sent to be my Philips and the giveaway has been sponsored by  Philips as well but the views are mine
 
If you make this, share a picture with me on twitter, instagram or Facebook? I would love to hear what you have to say about it !
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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Comments

  1. Sai Madhav Yedavilli Venkata says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:19 am

    Tomato soup

    Reply
  2. Chatorii Ladki says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:31 am

    I completely loved a “SOUP POST” on your Sin-A-Mon Tales

    Reply
  3. Chatorii Ladki says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:34 am

    I love Brocolli and Almond Soup… Mushroom Soup as Well.

    Reply
  4. Chatorii Ladki says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:41 am

    The Weirdest soup for my palate was “Scottish Broth” which I had in Edinburgh !!

    Reply
  5. suranga says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:29 am

    Romancing the Blade

    Restless tomatoes,
    fooling with the slim carrots
    commenting on the peppers,
    rueing the day
    they decided to become soups
    and spent hours being
    smashed,cooked, strained and shoved
    from one house to another,
    before being annointed
    with an applogetic cream
    in a bowl.

    And then
    one day, life changed.

    Now they get all cut up
    and fall with alacrity
    along with water
    in the Soupmaker
    for 23 minutes of Ras Krida,
    being variously comforted by
    a sensible blade,
    moving affectionately
    keeping
    the tough fibrous elders
    and young ones
    together.

    Sometimes
    bananas rush in
    where green grams
    don’t like to go alone,
    and the blade is really,
    as they say
    a Smoothie operator,
    making them forget themselves
    as the spinach and cucumbers
    glare back in jealousy.

    But the blade
    is at its most romantic
    when dealing with some Dada pieces
    in the soup;
    what a play !
    And then everyone goes “ah !..”
    seeing the chunky soup …..

    A quiet move
    amidst meaty berries,
    some spicy geen chiilies
    and the blade
    drunk on the wine,
    whizzes around
    immersing itself
    in the flavors
    and colors,
    composing a compote.

    The tomatoes, carrots, broccolies,
    cauliflowers, gingers and spinach,
    compete now
    to spend time with the blade,

    Yes, they romance the blade,
    big time,
    but what the blade really enjoys
    is when a little boy,
    makes his own soup,
    and then gently
    gives the blade a nice bath
    before drinking his soup at lunch
    winking at the croutons.

    Reply
  6. suranga says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Romancing the Blade

    Restless tomatoes,
    fooling with the slim carrots
    commenting on the peppers,
    rueing the day
    they decided to become soups
    and spent hours being
    smashed,cooked, strained and shoved
    from one house to another,
    before being annointed
    with an aplogetic cream
    in a bowl.

    And then
    one day, life changed.

    Now they get all cut up
    and fall with alacrity
    along with water
    in the Soupmaker
    for 23 minutes of Ras Krida,
    being variously comforted by
    a sensible blade,
    moving affectionately
    keeping
    the tough fibrous elders
    and young ones
    together.

    Sometimes
    bananas rush in
    where green grams
    dont like to go alone,
    and the blade is really,
    as they say
    a Smoothie operator,
    making them forget themselves
    as the spinach and cucumbers
    glare back in jealousy.

    But the blade
    is at its most romantic
    when dealing with some Dada pieces
    in the soup;
    what a play !
    And then everyone goes “ah !..”
    seeing the chunky soup …..

    A quiet move
    amidst meaty berries,
    some spicy geen chiilies
    and the blade
    drunk on the wine,
    whizzes around
    immersing itself
    in the flavors
    and colors,
    composing a compote.

    The tomatoes, carrots, broccolies,
    cauliflowers, gingers and spinach,
    compete now
    to spend time with the blade,

    Yes, they romance the blade
    big time,
    but what the blade really enjoys
    is when a little boy,
    makes his own soup,
    and then gently
    gives the blade a nice bath
    before drinking his soup at lunch
    winking at the croutons.

    Reply
  7. suranga says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:37 am

    Unable to edit the above, as it keeps removing the line breaks. Have posted this with formatting on FB….

    Reply
  8. suranga says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Romancing the Blade

    Restless tomatoes,

    fooling with the slim carrots

    commenting on the peppers,

    rueing the day

    they decided to become soups

    and spent hours being

    smashed,cooked, strained and shoved

    from one house to another,

    before being annointed

    with an apologetic cream

    in a bowl.

    And then

    one day, life changed.

    Now they get all cut up

    and fall with alacrity
    along with water
    in the Soupmaker
    for 23 minutes of Ras Krida,
    being variously comforted by
    a sensible blade,
    moving affectionately
    keeping
    the tough fibrous elders
    and young ones
    together.

    Sometimes
    bananas rush in
    where green grams
    dont like to go alone,
    and the blade is really,
    as they say
    a Smoothie operator,
    making them forget themselves
    as the spinach and cucumbers
    glare back in jealousy.

    But the blade
    is at its most romantic
    when dealing with some Dada pieces
    in the soup;
    what a play !
    And then everyone goes “ah !..”
    seeing the chunky soup …..

    A quiet move
    amidst meaty berries,
    some spicy geen chiilies
    and the blade
    drunk on the wine,
    whizzes around
    immersing itself
    in the flavors
    and colors,
    composing a compote.

    The tomatoes, carrots, broccolies,
    cauliflowers, gingers and spinach,
    compete now
    to spend time with the blade,

    Yes, they romance the blade
    big time,
    but what the blade really enjoys
    is when a little boy,
    makes his own soup,
    and then gently
    gives the blade a nice bath
    before drinking his soup at lunch
    winking at the croutons.

    Reply
  9. Tanushree Nair says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I anytime love chicken soup…love any soup..have the same detterent like you mentioned..of the whole process of cutting

    Reply
  10. Amrita Roy says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    This is a lovely review…Philips Soupmaker will make the life hassle free for all the soup lovers… My personal favourite soup Chilled Cucumber Soup during Summer Days and Chicken Clear Soup during Winter or Rainy Days.

    Reply
  11. Upasana Goel says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    Dream come true for soup lovers! If it’s this easy, why not have different soups everyday! An awesome addition to the kitchen. My favorite soup is veggie soup with beetroot and roasted garlic!

    Reply
  12. babitha costa says

    January 27, 2016 at 5:49 am

    wish to win to make my favorite tomato soup

    Reply
  13. Dhiren Shah says

    January 27, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    Mushroom soup any day of the week!

    Reply
  14. Ansima Singh Rao says

    January 27, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    I just love soups and have been eyeing the soup maker since ages. Keep checking amazon.in to see if there is any further discount. My favourite soup is hot and sour soup.

    Reply
  15. Juhi Garg says

    January 28, 2016 at 5:26 am

    This sounds pretty good , my favourite one is mix veg soup with garlic and bottle guard with Lemmon and mint oh oh and I also like potato & leek but never made this one at home.

    Reply
  16. Vivek Ronisha says

    February 2, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Lovely opportunity! 🙂 Winning the voucher would be like dream come true since i was eyeing this soup maker from a long time but could not really afford it! I would love to make my favourite palak and sweet corn soup in it… Fingers crossed!! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Atheetha RS says

    February 2, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Sounds like a perfect gift for a mother! I too have a little one who loves soups and our favourite is Roast Pumpkin Soup. Chunks of pumpkin roast to perfection along with onions and garlic – the perfect blend of sweet and spicy!

    Reply
  18. Sarah Jacob says

    February 2, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Fav soup: mutton paya … Is this real? Wud ❤️ To win… Ardent fan of philips

    Reply
  19. ganga says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:39 am

    I love love broccoli n Cheddar soup.but it’s a pain to make everytime

    Reply
  20. ashwinisu says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:45 am

    My dream gadget …. thnks Monika

    Reply
  21. Aarti Krishnakumar says

    February 7, 2016 at 5:50 am

    Love a good pumpkin soup.. And sounds like the perfect thing at home since I do soups for dinner

    Reply
  22. AnUsha Puri says

    February 7, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Oh myyyy!!!This makes me seriously happy. ! Eeekkkkkkk.e. I have wanted these for the longest time for my mom. Well, today I guess the angels brought me here. Never underestimate the mystical powers of the universe .aw thank you universe! My mom loves mix veg,tomato n hot n sour soup .She loves soups . Thank you for the opportunity. Fingers crossed

    Reply
  23. Gauri Patil Shirke says

    February 7, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    I love soups and I love this gadget

    Reply
  24. Gauri Patil Shirke says

    February 7, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I love a thick vegetable soup in winter and a light soup in summers. I love soups and this gadget. Keeping fingers crossed.

    Reply
  25. Gauri Patil Shirke says

    February 7, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I love soups and I love this gadget

    Reply
  26. gsooo1 says

    November 15, 2017 at 7:29 am

    Vegetable sweet corn soup’s my favorite..thought at times its tomato soup also with croutons.. already following ur blog?..excited about give away right now.

    Reply
    • monika says

      November 17, 2017 at 4:14 am

      HA ha, the contest took place last year 🙂

      Reply
      • gsooo1 says

        November 17, 2017 at 6:18 am

        O-o. .that’s so funny.sorry dear. Looks like I didn’t read carefully.?????

        Reply

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Monika is an ex-IT person turned into a food blogger, consultant, home baker and an amateur food photographer. She loves music, writing, food, and travel, but not necessarily in that order ;)

Sin-A-Mon Tales is a canvas for her food memories. Apart from Sin -A- Mon Tales, Monika also writes for many online websites and publications. She's an avid reader and can always be found with a book in her bag, which mostly is as bright as her. She's an obsessive traveler and is always looking for the next food story. Read More…

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