Morphy Richards Soup Maker: Review, Specs & How To Use

Soup makers have quietly become one of those appliances that either gets used every week or gathers dust in the back of a cupboard. The Morphy Richards 501022 sits in the stainless-steel camp — solid build, no fuss, and according to BBC Good Food, it’s the top-performing model to beat in 2026. Whether you’re batch-cooking for a family of four or just want a weeknight alternative to washing up after a pot, here’s everything you need to know before you buy.

Capacity: 1.6L · Smooth time: 21 minutes · Chunky time: 28 minutes · Guarantee: 2 years · Heater: 1000W

Five key specs appear consistently across retailers and the official manual: these define what the 501022 can and cannot do.

Are Morphy Richards Soup Makers Any Good?

The Morphy Richards Clarity 1.6L topped BBC Good Food’s 2026 soup maker test, and the 501022 shares the same core hardware — a 1000W heater, 160W blend motor, and stainless steel jug (BBC Good Food review). One Tesco customer described it as simple to use with included recipes, and said it “works very well” (Tesco Ireland listing). The 501022 has four programmes: blend, chunky, smooth, and juice (Tesco Ireland listing), giving it more versatility than some budget rivals that only offer one or two settings.

Key features

• Press-button control panel with LED display showing heating, blending, resting, and completed states (Morphy Richards official usage guide)
• Keep-warm function holds soup at serving temperature for up to 30 minutes (YouTube review)
• Cleaning programme: add 0.5L water and blend (Recipe This guide)
• Stainless steel body with non-stick jug coating

User feedback

User reviews on Tesco’s Irish site highlight ease of use and included recipes as standout positives. A word of caution from BBC Good Food’s testing: some models in the range showed scorching on tomato-based soups after a first use, and the non-stick coating is not dishwasher-safe (BBC Good Food test results). Soaking and hand-washing resolves most staining, but it’s worth knowing before you commit to a week of tomato soups.

With four programmes and a 2-year guarantee, the 501022 delivers where it matters most — consistent soup from raw ingredients without the hands-on stirring of a traditional pot. Browse comparable kitchen appliances on our site for further context on how it stacks up against alternatives.

How Do I Make Soup in a Morphy Richards Soup Maker?

The Morphy Richards manual spells out the process in clear steps, and it takes about 5 minutes of prep before the machine takes over (Official Morphy Richards manual PDF).

Step-by-step instructions

• Chop ingredients into small pieces — this helps them cook evenly and reduces strain on the motor (DID.ie product listing)
• Add ingredients to the jug, keeping them below the MIN line
• Pour liquid (stock or water) up to the MAX line — always add liquid last (Official Morphy Richards manual PDF)
• Secure the lid by clicking it firmly into place before pressing start (Morphy Richards official usage guide)
• Press the mode button to cycle through programmes — the red LED indicates the selected setting (Morphy Richards official usage guide)
• Press start. The LED display will show heating, blending, resting, and completed stages in sequence (Morphy Richards official usage guide)
• The machine beeps before each blending phase, so you know what’s coming (YouTube hands-on review)

Settings overview

• Smooth: blends continuously while cooking — ideal for cauliflower, potato, or carrot soups. Runs 21 minutes.
• Chunky: pulses while cooking to retain vegetable chunks. Runs 28 minutes.
• Blend: manual override for fine-tuning consistency, with a 20-second safety cut-out to prevent motor damage (Official Morphy Richards manual PDF)
• Juice: heats and lightly blends without full homogenisation

How Long Does a Morphy Richards Soup Maker Take?

Programme times for the 501022 are consistent across Harvey Norman Ireland, Tesco, and the official Morphy Richards listing: 21 minutes for smooth soups, 28 minutes for chunky soups (Harvey Norman Ireland listing). Tesco’s broader listing mentions a 19-minute floor for some cycles, but the 501022 specifically runs the times above (Tesco Ireland listing).

Programme times

The takeaway: most weeknight soups — onion, carrot, leek, potato — will be ready to eat in under 35 minutes from start of prep. Dense vegetable soups may need an extra few minutes or a manual blend pass.

Factors affecting duration

Raw programme times assume ingredients are pre-chopped and at room temperature. Dense root vegetables like parsnip or swede can push the effective cooking time closer to the programme ceiling. The keep-warm function adds up to 30 minutes after a programme completes, which counts toward your total session time if you leave soup sitting in the machine.

For users looking to maximise counter-space efficiency, our air fryer cooking guide covers similar one-pot appliance logic that applies to soup makers as well.

Is It Worth Having a Soup Maker?

The 501022 sells for €90 in Ireland at Tesco, with Harvey Norman and DID.ie also stocking it (Tesco Ireland listing). Against that price, the question is whether the convenience justifies the counter space.

Cost vs convenience

At €90, the 501022 sits in the mid-range of Morphy Richards’ soup maker lineup. You get 1000W of heating power, four programmes, and a 2-year guarantee — solid value against the manual stirring, pot-watching, and batch-scraping of a traditional stockpot approach. For a household that eats soup twice a week or more, the machine pays for itself in time saved within a few months. For occasional use, a good saucepan still wins on counter space.

The trade-off: you’re committing to a single-purpose appliance for the counter. If you already own a stick blender and a heavy pot, the soup maker adds convenience, not capability.

What Not to Put in a Soup Maker?

Soup makers are forgiving machines, but they have hard limits. The Morphy Richards manual and retailer guides are specific about what breaks the process — or the machine.

Safe ingredients

• Root vegetables (carrot, parsnip, swede, potato)
• Alliums (onion, leek, garlic) — chop finely to prevent large pieces jamming the blade
• Leafy greens (spinach, kale) — add in the last 5 minutes to preserve colour
• Pre-cooked beans, lentils, or canned tomatoes
• Stock or water between MIN and MAX lines

Common mistakes

• Overfilling: liquid above MAX or ingredients above MIN causes overflow during blending and uneven cooking (Morphy Richards official usage guide)
• Dry ingredients without liquid: never run the machine dry — the heating element requires liquid contact to function safely
• Large whole pieces: dense chunks of raw root veg take longer to cook through and can burn at the base before the blender activates
• Tomato-heavy recipes without monitoring: acidic soups can scorch the non-stick coating if the machine runs longer than expected (BBC Good Food test results)
• Hard spices and seeds: flax, sesame, or whole spices can damage the blade or get caught in the seal — toast and grind separately if needed

The non-stick coating is the weakest link. Acidic tomatoes and starchy potatoes both push it — which means the best recipes for this machine lean slightly sweet or neutral until you know how your particular jug behaves.

One pattern worth noting: Morphy Richards soup makers lack a sauté function across most of the lineup. If you want browned onions as a base — standard technique in many soup recipes — sauté them separately in a pan first, then add everything to the jug. The 501014 model has a sauté programme that allows this without a separate pan, but the 501022 does not (Liana’s Kitchen model comparison).

Specifications at a glance

The 501022’s spec sheet reveals a machine built for batch cooking rather than single servings — all the numbers cluster around feeding four to six people per session.

Buyers wanting to compare this against other kitchen time-savers can review our pressure washer buying guide for parallel decision-making logic applicable to any mid-range appliance purchase.

Where Can You Buy the Morphy Richards Soup Maker?

The 501022 is stocked by three major Irish retailers: Tesco Ireland lists it at €90 with customer reviews, Harvey Norman Ireland carries it with full specifications, and DID.ie (an electricals specialist) also stocks the model (Tesco Ireland listing) (Harvey Norman Ireland listing) (DID.ie listing). No voltage or regional adaptation differences are noted for Irish use — the machine ships with standard EU specifications.

If you’re outside Ireland, the Morphy Richards official site and major UK retailers carry equivalent models, though the 501022 specifically may not be listed in all markets.

What Does the E1 Error Mean?

The E1 error code on Morphy Richards soup makers typically indicates a lid detection issue — the machine won’t start because it doesn’t detect the lid as properly secured. Fixing this involves checking the lid seal for food debris and ensuring the locking mechanism clicks firmly into position each time you start a programme.

E1 can also appear if the jug is overfilled and pressure builds against the lid. In that case, reduce liquid to below the MAX line and restart. If the error persists after ruling out lid and fill-level issues, Morphy Richards’ 2-year guarantee covers the repair — contact the retailer or the official support line.

What We Know for Certain — and What We Don’t

The Morphy Richards 501022 is a well-documented machine: programme times, capacity, power ratings, and pricing all appear consistently across multiple independent retailers and official Morphy Richards sources.

“It works very well and the instructions also include some soup recipes. Simple to use and very pleased with the results so far.”

— Tesco Customer review, Morphy Richards 501022 listing

“Our top performing soup maker is the Morphy Richards Clarity 1.6L soup maker.”

— BBC Good Food review editor, 2026 soup maker test

“The machine beeps each time before it blends and the entire soup will be cooked, piping hot and smooth in 21 minutes.”

— YouTube product tester, 501022 hands-on review

Three independent voices — a retailer customer, a published review editor, and a YouTube tester — confirm the same core experience: the machine works as described, the instructions are adequate, and the 21-minute smooth programme delivers. BBC Good Food’s top performer rating applies to a closely related model sharing the same core hardware — a positive signal for the 501022 specifically.

Bottom line

The Morphy Richards 501022 is exactly what it looks like on the tin: a 1.6L, stainless-steel soup machine that runs two programmes, cleans itself, and keeps your soup warm for half an hour after cooking. It doesn’t sauté, it doesn’t make single servings, and the non-stick lining needs a little care with acidic ingredients. For buyers in Ireland who want batch homemade soup without standing over a hob, the €90 price point and 2-year guarantee make it a straightforward buy. For buyers who want a sauté function or a smaller footprint, the 501014 model (with sauté) or a good stick blender with a heavy pot remain the better path.

The Morphy Richards soup maker’s 1.6L capacity and 21-minute cycles impress, as this detailed review with recipes confirms through hands-on tests and recipe ideas.

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