Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender For Shakes and Smoothies, Puree, Crush Ice, 40 Oz Glass Jar, 12 Functions, Stainless Steel Ice Sabre Blades, 700 Watts, Black (58148A)

This blender is not suitable for making soup as it does not have a heating element. The blades can be removed from the jar for cleaning and wide mason jars fit on the blades. The blender can chop vegetables and blend regular size ice cubes. The lid has two spouts for pouring ingredients into the blender. It has a 40 oz or 5 cup jar, and the cap on the lid is not removable. However, the motor is not powerful enough for heavy-duty blending and it struggles to blend even soft ingredients for smoothies. The cover is also difficult to remove. Some customers have received unmarked or returned units with dried food residue. However, when it works, it is simple and practical.