There’s something deeply comforting about a bowl of homemade soup — warming, nourishing and so much cheaper than buying ready made.
The problem? On a busy weekday, peeling, chopping, simmering and blending can feel like one step too far. That’s where the Lakeland Digital Soup Maker steps in, offering all the satisfaction of home cooking with none of the stress.
Designed for busy people who want to eat well without relying on ultra-processed ready meals, this clever countertop hero blends, cooks and serves all in one jug.
I raid the fridge or freezer, add the ingredients, tap either chunky or smooth on the touchscreen, and in just over half an hour lunch is done - no additives, preservatives or artificial ingredients in sight.
Which soups can you make?
You name it, it does it. I've made mushroom, tomato, minestrone, butternut squash and lots of combinations. My favourite is the 'bottom of the veg box soup', using up whatever is left over from the week. Half a cabbage, some carrots and a swede - perfect. A leek and some sweet potatoes? Ideal. I just chuck in whatever I've got with a stock cube and some water and leave it to do its thing.
I often add some butterbeans, lentils or pearl barley too, to make a tasty broth - ideal on cold days.
The process couldn’t be more intuitive. A clear countdown timer keeps me in the loop, while a removable measuring cup in the lid lets you add herbs, spices or a splash of cream mid-cook to fine-tune the flavour. It’s the kind of thoughtful design that I've got used to with Lakeland - hands up, my kitchen is full of their stuff.
How much soup can it make?
With a 1.5-litre Tritan jug, the Digital Soup Maker comfortably feeds our family of four people, with a couple of extra bowlfuls if someone wants more, making it ideal for family meals.
And I've found if everyone’s schedules don’t quite align, the automatic Keep Warm function holds the soup at the perfect temperature for up to six hours — a small detail that makes a big difference in real life.
Six automatic programmes, a sleek digital interface and included starter recipes make this a genuinely versatile bit of kit.
Given that we were buying tubs of soup for £3.75 for 600ml it didn't take many weeks for me to save more than the £79.99 it costs.
What else can it do?
Crucially, this isn’t a one-trick appliance. Alongside smooth and chunky soups, there’s a Juice programme for vitamin-packed smoothies and fruit juices, perfect for rescuing overripe fruit, plus the option to whip up tasty ice-cream milkshakes.
team or boil ingredients, prep vegetables using the Pulse function, or even use it to clean itself with a quick blast of warm soapy water.
For anyone craving more homemade goodness — without adding hours in the kitchen — Lakeland’s Digital Soup Maker is proof that healthy comfort food can still fit into modern life.
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All 6 automatic programmes
- Chunky - Cooks rustic, chunky soup in only 33 minutes – you can use the Pulse setting after cooking to get just the right texture if you need to.
- Smooth - Heats, blends and stirs silky smooth, perfectly blended soup, again, takes 33 minutes.
- Juice - Blends cold ingredients in only three minutes for smoothies and fruit juices with fresher ingredients you have greater control over than shop-bought alternatives.
- Keep Warm - Choose from 50/60/70°C to keep your soup at the perfect serving temperature for up to six hours. It will also automatically switch on to Warm mode once it’s finished cooking.
- Pulse - Use as a blender to prep ingredients, or finish your chunky soup if you want a slightly smoother consistency. Top tip: It’s also useful for cleaning up afterwards – fill the jug with warm water and a little dish soap and set it off to clean the inside of the jug.
- Steam/Boil - Boil stock or water, or steam ingredients for up to 60 minutes.
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