I make a lot of soups. This pan is great for this. I own several Cuisinart hard anodized pans. I am happy with all of them. I switched out my pans for this type. These pans are light weight while achieving the same result. I can’t lift my ceramic dutch oven. I can use this pan just like the ceramic pan. I can brown and and simmer at the same time while not burning or drying out the meat. meat.