I have tried many different blenders and this is at the top of my list. It blends up ice in seconds and makes the smoothest of smoothies. It’s extremely user friendly unlike a couple other blenders I’ve tried. Cleaning is also a breeze. I just put a drop or two of dish soap, a few cups of water, and push the clean button. Or, I just put the pitcher in the dishwasher. I haven’t used the soup function yet but I’m excited to try it!