A fast, versatile soup maker that’s hitting its lowest-ever price

Yes — the Ninja Foodi Blender & Soup Maker HB150UK is worth buying if you want one appliance that can handle hot soup and cold blending for £129.99. That’s the all-time lowest price and 28% off the £179.99 RRP.

It’s sitting at a strong 4.7/5 rating from 4,208 reviews. With a built-in heating element, 10 Auto-iQ programs, and a 1.7L glass jug, it feels way more capable than your average jug blender.

What first impressions does the HB150UK make?

This is a chunky but tidy countertop machine. It measures H42cm x W38cm x D20cm and weighs 2.6kg, so you’ll need a fair stretch of UK worktop space rather than squeezing it into a cramped corner.

The 1000W motor base, heat-resistant glass jug, tamper, cleaning brush, and recipe guide all give it a premium feel right out of the box. You also get a 2-year guarantee if you register it.

The black finish? It’s practical and fits in with most kitchens.

What can it actually do?

The main feature is pretty simple: it cooks soup in 20 minutes from fresh ingredients. Ninja says it blends and cooks at the same time, so you can make chunky or smooth soups without moving ingredients to another pan.

You can also chop and sauté directly in the jug, then blend and cook to finish sauces, jams, and other hot recipes. That built-in heating element really sets it apart because it turns the jug into a self-contained cooking vessel.

For cold recipes, the 1.7L cold capacity gives you plenty of room for family smoothies, milkshakes, and bigger batches. Hot capacity drops to 1.4L, which is normal for appliances that heat while blending.

Just remember to respect the fill line if you’re making soup for a crowd.

How does it perform in real use?

The 4.7/5 score from 4,208 reviews says a lot for a kitchen appliance that heats and blends. The 10 Auto-iQ programs take out a lot of guesswork.

The 6 manual settings help if you want more control over texture. Auto-Stir is a clever touch for cooking consistency, since it helps food cook more evenly and means you don’t have to stand over the machine.

The 1000W motor isn’t the most powerful in Ninja’s lineup, but the heating element changes things. This model is about integrated cooking as much as raw blending force.

For soup, sauces, and soft ingredients, that’s more than enough. If you’re mostly blending hard frozen stuff or want heavy-duty power, a more powerful cold-only blender might suit you better.

Is it easy to clean?

Cleaning matters a lot on a soup maker. The dedicated cleaning program is a real convenience, and the heat-resistant glass jug with non-stick coating makes post-cook cleanup a lot less painful than scrubbing a saucepan.

You also get a cleaning brush, which helps with residue around the blades and jug base. If you make soup regularly, this is one of the best reasons to pick this model over a standard blender.

Is it good value for money?

At £129.99, it feels well priced for a heated blender from Ninja. The current price sits at the all-time low and matches the average price exactly.

That £50 discount against the £179.99 RRP is meaningful. The value gets even better since you’re getting both blending and cooking in one appliance.

The only thing to keep in mind is that it takes up more space and does a more specialised job than a cheaper cold blender.

How does the HB150UK compare with alternatives?

Compared with the Ninja BN750UK at £115.00, the HB150UK costs £14.99 more but throws in heating, soup-making, and cooking programs. The BN750UK gives you a bigger 2.1L jug, a 700ml cup, and a 1200W motor, so it’s the better pick if you mostly want a conventional blender for smoothies and frozen drinks.

Against the Ninja QB3001UKS at £52.68, the HB150UK is in a completely different class. That model is a compact personal blender, while this one is for batch cooking and hot meals.

The Aucma 6.2L stand mixer at £94.97 isn’t a direct rival, but it highlights the HB150UK’s role. If your main goal is baking dough, whipping, and mixing, the Aucma is the better specialist tool.

If you want soups, sauces, and hot blending with less faff, the Ninja is the more versatile kitchen helper.

Should you buy it?

If you’re looking for a soup maker that actually deserves a spot on your counter, the HB150UK is a solid choice at £129.99.

It brings together a solid review score, handy automation, and its lowest-ever price, all wrapped up in the kind of convenience that busy home cooks appreciate.

Just keep in mind the size and what you plan to use it for—if you only need a small smoothie blender or your kitchen’s already cramped, this probably isn’t the one for you.