Yep, the Blendtec Total Blender Classic can definitely make hot soup. The manufacturer's description mentions that the high-speed motor generates enough friction heat to turn cold ingredients into steaming hot soup in just a few minutes.
So, you can just throw in your cold ingredients, set the blender, and it'll do the rest without needing a stove or microwave. It's especially good for creamy soups made from fresh veggies and other ingredients.
Just so you know, while it’s great for hot soups, it's also fantastic for smoothies. Even tough ingredients like kale get blended smoothly.
Our research shows that its powerful motor and pre-programmed cycles do a great job of avoiding that chunky texture you sometimes get with other blenders. Plus, the design creates a vortex, so you don't need to mess with a tamper like you do with some other high-end blenders.
On the downside, this blender can get pretty loud, particularly with frozen or tough stuff, so if noise is an issue for you, that's something to consider.
Also, sometimes you might need to run it through multiple cycles to get the exact smoothness you want, which could mean a bit more time spent blending.
Overall, though, most people find the Blendtec Total Blender Classic really effective for making hot soups and smoothies, despite those minor drawbacks.