I've only had this machine in use for about a month now and it is truly a beast when it comes to pulverizing fruit. I've used it mainly on vegetables, fruits and frozen fruits. I'm amazed at how quickly it does the job. There's nothing left of whatever you put in. I can't see myself making a soup with it for now though. I'm basically using it for blended smoothies. As the warmer weather arrives, I've got that thought where I will use a lot of ice in making a nice cold smoothy for refreshment purposes. More than likely there will be some with that alcohol content in it as well. Enjoy. And if you're still wavering about the price, then just forget it. It really is worth it.