After pumpkin spice everything, nothing screams, “It’s fall, y’all!” like butternut squash soup. But the first time I made it, disaster struck. While trying to relocate the hot soup from the stovetop to my blender, I managed to spill half of it on myself. Ouch! The very next day I purchased an immersion blender, and no more sad soup spills for me!
While this little gadget is most commonly associated with converting simmering soups into smooth bisques, it can stand in for more than your traditional countertop blender. In fact, an immersion blender is one of the most versatile kitchen appliances, serving as a stand-in for your food processor and heavy stand mixer from time to time. Whether pureeing soups, blending smoothies, or whipping up homemade mayonnaise, this handheld appliance can handle it all! In this article, I’ll walk you through 14 ways to use an immersion blender in your kitchen.
