Still Making Soup On The Stovetop? We Know An Even Better Way - Tasting Table

"There are two main types of rice cookers on the market, each defining the range of soups you'll be able to make in it. First is the simple rice cooker that only has an "on" button, without any additional settings. The cooking process is timed automatically and usually doesn't exceed 20 minutes. This type of rice cooker is best suited for quick soup recipes, calling for ingredients that don't need a long cooking time or come pre-cooked."

"The second type of rice cooker is one that comes with multiple settings, in addition to the quick rice setting, giving you a bit more control over the cooking process. It will have the option to manually set the cooking time, which is especially convenient for soups that need longer to finish. For example, our 3-ingredient potato and sausage soup calls for you to brown the sausage first, then cook the potatoes for 20 minutes,"

Rice cookers provide a hands-free alternative to stovetop soup-making, freeing time during busy days. Simple one-button rice cookers automatically time cooking, usually under 20 minutes, and suit quick soups or recipes with pre-cooked ingredients, such as 15-minute egg drop or easy chicken noodle soup. Advanced multi-setting cookers allow manual time control and longer cooking, enabling steps like browning sausage and simmering potatoes for about 20 minutes, and making richer broths from carcasses. Both cooker types simplify the process by combining ingredients and broth, producing hot soup with minimal active monitoring.

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