Blend
Pureeing ingredients into a smooth, homogenous mixture using a countertop blender or an immersion blender. For hot liquids, never fill a blender more than halfway and hold the lid down — steam builds pressure inside.
Used for
- soups
- sauces
- smoothies
- hummus
- dressings
In the kitchen
- let hot liquids cool slightly first
- fill blender no more than halfway
- immersion blender is safer for hot soups — blend right in the pot
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