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Think soup is only for the winter? Think again! This summer, whip up cold soups, gazpachos and easy appetizers with a KRUPS GPA 1 Immersion Blender. Why miss out on the party while slaving away in the kitchen, when delicious and easy recipes are at hand?

The GPA 1 Immersion blender ($79.99) is a powerful hand blender that chops, purees and mixes most foods. It is made with a stainless steel shaft that is easily removed with a click for easy storage. It has six variable speeds and comes with a measure beater and wall mount. This appliance also has a LCD display on the soft grip ergonomic handle that shows the selected speed.

From cold soups to dips and sauces, this appliance is a handy tool to add to your kitchen arsenal for those quick and delectable bites. Below are a few recipes to make with the immersion blender, courtesy of KRUPS.

Homemade Ketchup Recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 28-oz can tomato purée
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp allspice
2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation

1.Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Saute the onion until translucent. Add in the garlic and stir together. Add the tomato purée, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, salt, mustard, cloves, allspice, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper and stir to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until it is thick like ketchup.

2.Using an immersion blender, food processor or blender, puree the mixture until smooth.

3.Adjust seasonings if needed and pour ketchup into a container and seal. Can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.

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