Every once in a while a product pops up that makes you think why has no one thought of this before the cuisinart ssb1u soup maker is just that its a blender but not as we know it combine a high power blender from one of the world leaders in kitchenware with a fast boil kettle and you kind of see where this product is going cook blend serve the cuisinart ssb1u soup maker will brown and sweat vegetables boil liquids and simmer soups allowing you to prepare perfect soups and sauces