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How can you use immersion blenders to make soup?

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The most important thing when using an immersion blender is to make sure you fully insert the blender into whatever vessel pot or dish that your soup is, then you want to make sure it's fully immersed in there before you turn it on. And make sure it's completely turned off before you remove it. Otherwise, you will make a big mess.

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Is a food processor necessary?

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Generally, no. Food processors are very convenient, but you can make most types of food without one. They’re mainly useful if you need to make a lot of very finely minced or pureed foods.

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Is a food processor the same as a food chopper?

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Not exactly. A food processor can chop food, but it can also grind, puree, and do a variety of other things. Food processors also tend to have a higher capacity than food choppers. Choppers are fairly small appliances that basically serve only one function (chopping).

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Can I use a food processor instead of a blender?

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You can use a food processor for many of the same purposes as a blender. However, blenders are better for creating liquids, like soups, purees, and smoothies. Food processors are more designed for jobs like chopping, grinding, mixing, and shredding.

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What is calcium water?

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It is water with added calcium.

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