Can a blender really make soup in 8 minutes and wash itself up afterwards? Sounds too good to be true? Read my review of the Froothie Optimum G2.3 and find out…
As you know, my blog is all about finding ways to make cooking delicious food as easy and stress-free as possible. So when I was asked to be part of the Froothie ambassador team and review the Froothie Optimum G2.3 Platinum Series high speed blender I jumped at the chance!
How easy was it to get the Froothie Optimum G2.3 working?
When I first opened my new machine, I was a bit confused by the slimness of the instructions booklet. I’m not great with technical things and I usually rely heavily on the manual, so I was a bit disappointed…until I realised that the reason the instruction manual was so slim was because it is so incredibly easy to use!! You simply plug the Froothie Optimum G2.3 in, pop one of the two jugs on top, put your stuff inside, switch the machine on and press one of the presets…you have a choice of smoothie, sorbet, fruit & veg, soup or grind. If one of these doesn’t suit your purposes there is a manual speed button and a plus 20 seconds button, so you can adjust things to your liking.
What can the Froothie Optimum G2.3 do?
One of the best things about the Froothie Optimum G2.3 is that it comes with a fab recipe book. So often you get a new appliance, but you are not quite sure what to use it for. But this is not the case here – the recipe book is full of inspiration – I was amazed at the number of things the Froothie Optimum G2.3 can do…
- Smoothies
- Ice cream & sorbets
- Sauces
- Dips & Spreads
- Nut butters and milks
- Energy balls and bars
- Cauliflower rice
- Desserts, such as cheesecakes and brownies
- Hot soup
And a whole host of other things besides!
It was the hot soup function that caught my eye in particular, though…not the fact that a blender can BLEND soup…well duh! But this blender can actually MAKE soup…from scratch, in 8 minutes. Well that had to be tried. After all, what could be more easy peasy than putting a bunch of ingredients in a blender, pressing a button and 8 minutes later having freshly prepared soup? Better still the instructions promised me that the Froothie Optimum G2.3 could also wash itself up!
Making Soup in the Froothie Optimum G2.3
I decided the first thing I’d do to put my Froothie Optimum G2.3 through its paces was to make this Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Soup. It’s an idea I’ve had for a while and I figured it would be a nice way to test out the capabilities of my new machine.
I simply popped large chunks of red onion, sweet potato and pepper, together with whole garlic cloves, herbs and spices, a tin of chickpeas (water and all) and a tin of chopped tomatoes, turned my machine on and pressed the soup function.
I must admit – I was a bit sceptical…could a blender really make soup? Would it really be hot? And would it actually taste nice…I watched my blender as it successfully pulverised the ingredients – it looked pretty good and it smelt amazing…it definitely looked like it was getting hot too…ping the machine stopped.
I tentatively took out a spoon to test it…and…and it was great, better than great, it tasted incredible! Smooth and creamy, spicy and a full of flavour. I was properly bowled over. I had been a little bit concerned that it might taste of raw onion or raw garlic, or that the machine wouldn’t have coped with the skins I had left on the sweet potatoes (well I wanted to give my new machine a challenge!).
But no, it successfully coped with all the random challenges I threw at in and created a wonderfully smooth and flavourful hot soup…in just 8 minutes!
The soup was really filling too – I made just under 2 litres and that worked out to be 4-5 servings, depending on appetite. I had about a 400ml serving and didn’t need any bread it was that filling. Just imagine – in 8 minutes you can have all your midweek lunches sorted for a week…while you are still eating your breakfast on Monday. And I tell you, this function will be a lifesaver for those days when I come home late from one of the kids activities and need a meal on the table NOW!
Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Vegan) & Froothie Optimum G2.3 Review
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato (approximately 500g / 1lb), roughly chopped
- 2 red/yellow peppers roughly chopped
- 1 red onion roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 cm ginger
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes or to taste
- 15 g fresh coriander
- 400 g tin chickpeas including the water
- 400 g tin tomatoes
- 100 ml cold water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in the blender. Place the jug on the base and switch on. Press the soup function.
- If necessary, use the tamper to push the ingredients down onto the blades.
- The soup should be completely smooth and perfectly hot after 8 minutes.
Notes
What else have I made?
Since giving putting my machine through its soup making paces, I have also tried making smoothies, dips, cauliflower rice, pancake batter and grinding nuts in it. Each time my Froothie Optimum G2.3 more than exceeded my expectations – I have been genuinely astonished at its capabilities.
And can the Froothie Optimum G2.3 really wash itself up?
Yes, amazingly it can. I often joke about this with other appliances ‘if only my coffee machine/juicer/food processor etc. could wash itself up too’…well I have finally found a kitchen appliance that can!!! All you have to do is pop a drop or two of washing up liquid into the blender, together with half a jug of warm water, hit pulse a couple of times and then rinse out and you have yourself a clean blender – it’s the stuff of dreams!
Conclusion
I have been properly astonished by my Froothie Optimum G2.3. I think it genuinely going to change my life. I love how easy peasy it makes doing some of the toughest jobs in the kitchen. And I love how one machine can perform so many functions. Admittedly it’s not a cheap machine…but considering what it does, it is very good value for money. It does almost everything – even the washing up!! In fact I think I will have to start putting away some of my other gadgets, as I don’t need them any more now I have my G2.3!
What else do Froothie sell?
Froothie sell a whole range of fab Optimum blenders, but that’s not all…they also do juicers, air fryers, pressure cookers, slow cookers and more…and coming soon they have an absolutely amazing sounding slow juicer that you don’t have to clean, called the Juisir – I’m quite excited by the idea of that one!
What next?
I am super excited to be a Froothie Optimum G2.3 ambassador. I am working on some very exciting ideas using my new toy and I will be sharing them very soon.
If you would like to know more about the Froothie Optimum G2.3 and how it compares to other blenders on the market, or if you want to buy one of these lovely machines for yourself, simply click on the advert below or in the sidebar to be taken to the Froothie website.
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Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says
Wow, I’m amazed how well it faired Eb – AND washed itself so easily too! I can fully understand why you’re using it so much. The soup sounds (and looks) delicious too – clearly packed with a lot flavour.
Angela x
Eb Gargano says
I know – it’s pretty crazy huh? That it can make soup is impressive…I mean how is that for an easy peasy meal? But that it can wash itself up is just the icing on the cake – it really is an impressive machine! Thanks for your lovely comments 🙂 Eb x
Jacqueline Meldrum says
That soups looks amazing. I have to try it. I have an older version of your blender and I love it too. It makes so many dishes easier and I love that it’s self-cleaning too. Thanks for entering it into Meat Free Mondays.
Eb Gargano says
Thanks Jac! The self-cleaning thing is amazing, isn’t it? I am so impressed with how many different things my G2.3 can do – I have made loads of yummy things in it already, but I feel I have barely scratched the surface! Lots more happy experimenting to come! 🙂 Eb x
Jan Bennett says
Like Jac, I too have an older version of this blender and I love it – so easy to clean and does so many things. Love your soup recipe!
Eb Gargano says
Aw, thanks Jan – love how easy it is to clean and how much I can do. Can’t wait to try out some more ideas! The soup function is amazing – and so good for when time is tight. Eb x
kristin mccarthy says
pinning- so excited to make this!
Eb Gargano says
Thanks Kristin! Hope you love it as much as we did 🙂 Eb x
Rebecca says
This looks so delicious, I love soups and a spicy soup is just the ticket at the moment.
Eb Gargano says
Thanks Rebecca – yep, you are so right – perfect food for chilly days! Eb x
Janice Pattie says
What a fantastic blender, I love the raw soup function and it washes up itself? What more could you want?
Eb Gargano says
It’s so good, Janice – the soup function is fab. It’s going to save me so much time and the washing up thing – pure genius! Eb x
Corina says
I am so so envious – I would love one of these machines! The soup looks amazing – really thick and tasty and just what I like to eat for my lunches. I really like the sound of all the other things it can do too – It definitely will help you make loads of easy peasy recipes! Thank you so much for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice as well x
Eb Gargano says
Thanks, Corina – it’s a fab machine. It’s going to make my life even easy peasier. The soup function is perfect for lunches – or whenever a quick meal is needed. And it can do so much – I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface. I think the ice cream/sorbet function is going to get a lot of use this summer!! Eb x
Sarah says
Welcome to Team Froothie! 🙂 Aren’t they fantastic? Such a good investment. I love the sound of your soup.
Eb Gargano says
Haha – thanks Sarah. Indeed they are fantastic. I am amazed by all the things it can do! Eb x
Sus // roughmeasures.com says
It looks like a fantastic soup, I’ve made soup a few times now in my Froothie – it’s so handy! I am loving the smaller jug that the G2.3 comes with.
Eb Gargano says
Thanks Sus – I am so excited by all the soup making possibilities…I just loved how quick and easy it was, no faffing around chopping and stirring, just throw it all in and press a button! Easy peasy 🙂 Eb x
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
Oooh what a great kitchen gadget! I love new kitchen toys they are so exciting to inbox and experiment with, this soup looks delicious! Perfect for a warming lunch. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Eb Gargano says
Thanks, Kirsty. It’s a really fab kitchen gadget – I LOVE playing with it! 😀 The soup is amazing. I still can’t get over the fact it only took 8 minutes!! Eb x
Mandy says
I just can’t get my head around how this soup is made in a blender – and comes out hot – that’s just amazing! I am definitely going to have to try this out.
Eb Gargano says
It’s a bit bonkers, and I was seriously sceptical when I tried it but, but it really works!! I’m so impressed. Eb x
Choclette says
Great review. It’s a very smart machine for sure, especially when it comes to cleaning. I’ve not yet tried the soup function, but you’ve inspired me with your Moroccan recipe. It’s time I gave it a go.
Eb Gargano says
Oh you have to try the soup function – it’s amazing! I was a bit sceptical when I first tried it, but I was delighted with the result. 🙂 Eb x
Lorna says
Great review!!
I love how many images you’ve used, it’s beautifully presented.
I love my G2.3 too!
L x
Eb Gargano says
Thanks Lorna! 🙂
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
Impressive bit of kit! You’ve sold it to me…… but sadly it is a little expensive to contemplate another gadget right now……
Well done though…. the soup sounds epic and you have definitely ‘arrived’ when you become a Froothie ambassador! x
Eb Gargano says
Aw, thanks Kate 🙂 The soup is rather fabulous. And I am totally in awe of the speed and easy peasiness!! Eb x
POPPY says
I have to the G2.3 too! It’s so beautiful and is so versatile! Your soup looks so warming!
Eb Gargano says
Thanks Poppy – it is a fab machine, isn’t it? The soup is indeed warming and packed full of flavour! Eb x
Rebecca Rose says
This is a fab soup – so easy to make. I added a little chili powder and it was delicious. Will definitely make this again.
Eb Gargano says
Thank you for this lovely comment, Rebecca! It makes me so happy to hear my recipes are being enjoyed 🙂 I love your idea to add chili powder…I will have to try that next time! Eb x
Sue says
Just got the 2ndgen optimum 9400 and 1st thing I made was this soup. It’s so tasty and easy I can’t believe it’s made in 10 min. Some for lunches I think, fill up freezer time!
Eb Gargano says
Yay! Congrats on your new blender and honoured that you chose my recipe to be the first one you made in it!! And YES this soup is PERFECT for stocking up the freezer 😀 Eb x