Is there anything better than a bowl of hot soup on a cold winter's day? We think not. It's even more enjoyable when the soup is homemade. Not only is it healthier, as homemade souls have a lower sodium content and no preservatives, they are also much tastier! However, making soup from scratch can take more time and effort than we'd like. Until now, that is.

Cuisinart has created the all-in-one Blend and Cook Soup and Beverage Maker. This handy little multifunctional machine sautés, cooks and blends homemade soups and sauces right in the jar. All you do is add in your pre-cut, fresh ingredients and the machine will sauté and blend it together and keep the soup warm until you're ready to serve it. With three temperature settings, four blending speed plus a stir function, the Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soup & Beverage Maker ensures your culinary creation will be the perfect consistency.

This truly versatile machine is also a high-performance blender and is great for crushing ice, whipping up cocktails and making smoothies.

The Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soup & Beverage Maker is available at major retailers including Canadian Tire ($199.99), The Bay (Reg: 219.99 on sale for $175.99) and Bed Bath & Beyond for $199.99 and it's also available through the Airmiles program by redeeming 1,950 airmiles.

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