My Mom Makes Soup All Autumn Long, and These Are the 5 Tools She Can’t Live Without

Prices start at just $7.

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Tomorrow marks the first official day of fall (and the unofficial start of soup season ). After I’m done taking my sweaters out of storage, I prepare for the cooler weather by giving my kitchen the autumn makeover it deserves. Since I was little, my mom has made soup every week during the fall and winter. She churns out her famous chicken noodle , tomato basil , and carrot ginger soup with enviable ease, and it’s all thanks to a handful of clever Amazon products.

This year, I’m following suit and snapping up her top soup-making essentials from Le Creuset, All-Clad, OXO, and more, starting at just $7.

Best Amazon Soup Season Essentials

• All-Clad Electrics Stainless Steel Immersion Blender , $120, originally $170
• Le Creuset Enamel On Steel Stockpot, 8-Quart , $115
• OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Ladle , $13
• Regency Wraps Soup Socks , $7
• Souper Cubes 1-Cup Silicone Freezer Molds , $35

All-Clad Electrics Stainless Steel Immersion Blender

$170

$120

If you love making creamy soups like split pea or cream of broccoli , you already know that they can cause the dishes to pile up in your sink. That is, unless you have a quality immersion blender , which removes the extra step of transferring the ingredients to a countertop blender. Hand blenders like this All-Clad model effortlessly turn chunky soups into smooth purées without requiring you to dirty another dish. My mom swears by this two-speed stainless steel immersion blender thanks to its powerful 600-watt motor and wide, anti-splatter blending head.

Le Creuset Enamel On Steel Stockpot, 8-Quart

$115

Grabbing a quality stockpot is the first step to batching soup for a crowd. My mom loves this one from Le Creuset, which is made from enamel-coated steel and comes in 6-, 8-, 10-, and 16-quart sizes. One self-described “impatient” home cook said it’s the “best stockpot they have ever purchased,” heating up quickly and evenly every time. Grab yours at Amazon in your choice of 10 different colors, including the brand’s classic orange, cherry red, and royal blue tones.

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Ladle

$13

Serve up your soup in style with this stainless steel ladle from OXO. The ladle can serve up to one-half of a cup at a time, and at 4.1 x 12.7 inches, it has a long enough handle to reach into the bottom of your soup pot. It features easy-pour spouts on both sides, a comfortable non-slip handle, and an angled bowl that keeps soup from spilling out the sides. Plus, it’s safe to use in the dishwasher, which is ideal if you plan on making soup as often as my mom does.

Regency Wraps Soup Socks

$7

My mom discovered these clever Soup Socks last year, and she hasn’t stopped talking about them since. Ideal for making stocks and broths, the pouches work like oversized tea bags to infuse soups with flavor without requiring any straining. The bags are large enough to fit an entire chicken or fish, but you can also fill them with vegetables, whole spices, herbs, and more. This 10-pack costs just $7 at Amazon — that’s less than $1 apiece.

Souper Cubes 1-Cup Silicone Freezer Molds

$35

Making soup can be time-consuming, which is why my mom prefers whipping up hers in large batches. The only issue? Storing and reheating the leftovers isn’t always easy. Instead of using regular plastic containers for freezer storage, my mom recommends using these highly versatile Souper Cubes , which are silicone trays made for storing soups, stews and other liquidy leftovers. They come in a variety of sizes, but these 1-cup molds are perfect for single servings.

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