Versatile Kitchen Companion: The Ninja HB150UK Hot & Cold Blender & Soup Maker is perfect for: Blending fruit for smoothies. Crushing ice for cocktails. Cooking soups quickly and effortlessly Easy to Use: Add ingredients, close the lid, and select a program with the intuitive LED display and touch buttons. Use the removable center cap on the lid to add ingredients mid-process for creative cooking. Quick Soup Making: Features a powerful built-in heating element that prepares soup in under 20 minutes. Automatically adjusts temperature based on your dish. Customizable Blending: Adjustable blending options allow you to create smooth or chunky textures for soups and other dishes. Hassle-Free Cleaning: Includes a dedicated cleaning program to make cleanup easy and convenient.