Any of these tasty and nutritious soups can be made at home.

Tomato
Squash
Sweet Potato
Mushroom
Broccoli
Carrot
Potato

You can use fresh ingredients, frozen, or canned. When fresh vegetables or tomatoes (a fruit) are used make sure to wash, peel (if needed) and cube them.

Ingredients you need:

2 tablespoons olive oil
3-4 minced garlic cloves
¼ cup finely diced onion
8 oz. light cream
¼ cup milk
Salt and Pepper
Fresh parsley finely chopped
¼ tsp. Brown sugar

In a large sauce pan heat the olive oil, add the garlic and onions and cook over low heat until soft.

Meanwhile, prepare the main ingredient of your choice.

For fresh vegetables: (sweet-potatoes, squash, broccoli, carrots, or potatoes)

Boil or steam the vegetables until fork tender. Next, add to the onions and garlic and let simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.

For Tomatoes or Mushrooms:

For tomato soup, skin and dice then add to the garlic and onions.
Mushrooms can also be cooked with the onions and garlic until tender.

Simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.

For canned or (thawed) frozen ingredients:

Add to sauteed garlic and onions, simmer over medium heat about 15 minutes.

Blending and Mixing your Soup:

After the ingredients have simmered and the flavors are combined well you are ready to cream the soup.

Carefully add the contents to your blender, place the top on, use a pot holder to hold the top, and blend for about 2-3 minutes. Open the cap on the top, and add the light cream, then mix for another 2 minutes.

Add a little of the milk to get the consistency you desire. Add the brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper, mix for 1 minute.

Serving Suggestions:

To serve right away just pour into soup bowls, garnish with the fresh parsley and enjoy.
To serve later, pour the soup into a pot, cover, and reheat when you are ready to eat.

Making soup with a blender mixer is easy, and a great way to enjoy home-made soups.

Choosing the right blender jar:

It all depends on what your style and needs are. You may want to first choose the material you want. Blender jars comes in plastic, glass, or stainless steel. Plastic is cheaper and has a longer life span. However, it is prone to scratches. Glass jars are more stable due to their heaviness in weight. Glass must be handled with care so that the chances of it shattering will be reduced. Stainless steel is best suited for rough use. Stainless steel is not transparent either, but it sure is stylish! If you are looking for something sleek with style, this type of blender jar may be a good fit for your home. Lids must be removed in order to see the content inside it. Pay attention to the warranty as well! Warranty periods generally last from 6 months to just a few years. The rubber gaskets and blades may have a limited warranty on them.

Power:
Food blenders come in different sizes and wattage. More wattage means more power for grinding. High powered wattage are required for grinding hard substances such as ice and nuts. If you want to grind small and/or soft foods, then a blender with 600W would be enough.

Cleaning:
Cleaning a blender is important to consider while buying one. Blender jars with removable blades make cleaning easier and saves you time. The non-removable types are less prone to leaks.

Noise:
Blenders can be noisy, so choose the type that will run more quietly. Noise labels are usually found on the blender box. The noise range is from 50 to 75 decibels. Most blenders have become quieter, but it is still worth looking into. For example, a cusinart food blender has a lot of power but runs very quietly. You can find the right combination of power and noise.

When looking for parts sometimes you can go to the local Goodwill or a Salvation Army, that will have the same exact model as you. You can get the blender for half the price and take out any of the parts that you might need. This is not only helpful for the part that you need at the moment, but might also help you to save on other parts that you might need in the future. This is more of a DIY project and so if you have no idea home to remove the parts then you might want to go with the option of a replacement parts kit.

Replacement parts kits can be found on the internet, that you can order which will give you all parts that you will need for your own blender. This is the best option because it will give you the parts that will last you the longest. The only downside to these parts is the price. Getting brand new replacement part kit will cost you $40-$50, but if you do not mind the price then this might be the best option to go with.

There is always the option to call the manufacturer of the product. If you cannot find a replacement kit for the particular brand of blender that you own, then call the companies 1-800 number. This can be located somewhere on the box, most likely on the back side at the bottom. If you call this number they might be able to send you some replacement parts through the company. For example, you can buy blender parts from Osterizer and many other common manufacturers. If they do not sell their replacement parts, there is still a chance that they can direct you to the companies that do sell the parts that you need.

If you are in the market for blender parts expand your search, this will make it easier for you to attain the parts that you are looking for in the least amount of time possible. So do not throw that old blender out just yet. Check around and see what other options are left for you and if no one has the parts that you are looking for, then toss it and look for another brand or model that will give you all the options that you are looking for.

To begin with you will want to search for a high speed blender with a lot of power. For example if you are going to be using the blender to make your morning breakfast drinks you do not want one that is going to take 15 minutes just to get your breakfast shakes done. Getting one with more power will enable you to get your blending job done quickly. Look for a high speed blender with at least 900 watts.
Next consider the type of jug size you will need. If you are just going to be blending for yourself you do not have to worry about buying a blender with a larger sized jug. But for those who are going to be blending for a whole family you will want to invest in a high speed blender with a bigger jug so it is able to hold more.

Getting a good number of controls is important too when it comes to what type of consistency you want for whatever you are blending. If you are going to be adding nutrition powders or special types of oils to your drinks you will want to pick one with a low setting that allows you to fold them in. If you want to add special touches such as chocolate chips or nuts then you will want an extra high speed that is able to completely blend the mixture together.

Look for a model that is also easy to clean. While some premium models may look fancy they may take a long time to take apart to clean. Look for high speed blender that has features that just allow you to wipe them clean and then you are done!

Lastly be sure to look for quality. Getting a cheaply made high speed blender can result in poor blending jobs or with it breaking shortly after you purchase it. For example, certain models of Oster high speed blender are consistently rated high by consumers. Look for a few different models and compare the different features. This will ensure you can get the right one for all your blending needs.