Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soup Maker... You can cook homemade soups from start to finish or blend up your favorite smoothie with this innovation exclusively by Cuisinart. The built in nonstick heater plate provides the perfect surface to saut ingredients simmer or boil soups and with a touch of a button blend it all to a perfect consistency. Crush ice and blend everything from smoothies to frozen cocktails. Thermal shock-resistant blender jar holds up to 48 oz. of hot liquids and 56 oz. of cold liquids; The Cooking Element provides 900 watts of power; Push-button digital control for temperature and timer; Easy-to-read LED 30-minute countdown timer; Saute Simmer and Full Boil heat settings; 4 blending speeds Pulse and Stir functions; Internal heater to ensure your soup is kept at optimum temperature.