This immersion blender is so versatile, effective, and easy to use and clean. I use it to make smoothies, sauces, soups -- the list goes on. The different containers, attachments, and features make it worth every penny!
I purchased this immersion blender based on multiple otstanding reviews. My primary objective was blending soups to avoid transfering to a blender. I used it once to make cream of carrot soup. It did not puree the carrots and left small bits. Additionally, this hand blender is huge. Better suited for stock pots. I have small hands and stand 5', so a shorter lighter blender would work better for me. Sadly i chose to return this item.
I am finding excuses to use my new immersion blender all the time! Comfortable grip, no splatter, blends like a champ, and I can throw it all in the dish washer. MOST IMPRESSIVE.