An immersion blender is one of those must-haves in your kitchen. This blender in particular is set apart from other brands in that it handles whatever you throw at it. Just about all of the uses I need it for, only requires the 2nd power setting but it goes all of the way up to 5! I have used it to puree butternut squash soup, pumpkin pasta sauce, smaller batches of different smoothie flavors and even make whipped cream. The only consideration I would suggest before you buy this product is it's weight. Other brands I have tried are a fraction as heavy as this one and if you have arthritis, fibromyalgia or other conditions that make it difficult to grip or hold with strength, this product may not be the best choice for you at 2.86lbs.