Le Creuset 2-3/4-Quart Soup Pot, Blue
by Le Creuset
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Le CreusetBrand: Le Creuset
Model: L2574-22-09
Color: Blue
Product features:
- 2-3/4-quart soup pot made of enameled cast iron for fast, even heating
- Sturdy loop handles facilitate carrying from the oven or stovetop to the table
- Heavy, tight-fitting lid helps lock in heat, moisture, and flavor
- Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F
- Measures 9-1/4 by 11-3/4 by 5-1/4 inches; limited lifetime warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Le Creuset 2-3/4-Quart Soup Pot, Blue
Customer Review: Chicken soup with rice
Summary: 5 Stars
Like all le Creuset pots, this soup pot has awesome heat retention and a heavy lid, making it excellent for cooking rice, slow-braising meats, or gently simmering heavy sauces. Like the other le Creuset wok-shaped pots (the 4.5 qt soup and the 7.5 qt boullibase), this pot is excellent for carmelizing onions and peppers at the beginning of a recipe, reduces liquids quickly, and for thin soups is almost self-stirring. The first drawback to this pot is its small size. The useful volume is about the same as that half-gallon container in your fridge. (OK to make lunch for two or rice for five, but way too small for a casserole). The second drawback is its enamel coating. I usually rave about the le Creuset enamel, because it soaks clean without scrubbing, and because - unlike stainless - it's totally non-reactive. But with a pot this size and shape it would be nice to be able to wisk a sauce with a wire wisk, without worrying about scratching, or to use the pot for deep-frying, without worrying about destroying the enamel.
I still use (and adore) the pot, but if you're only buying one le Creuset to test out the line, buy the 4.5 quart soup pot, not this smaller version. And if you're looking for a truly all-purpose small soup pot, consider the Kitchenaid 2.5 quart saucier instead.
Description of Le Creuset 2-3/4-Quart Soup Pot, Blue
Soup Pot / 2.75 quarts / Tight-fitting lid / Enameled cast iron / Heat resistant knobs and handles / Lifetime warranty / Color: Blue Dishwasher-safe Oven-safe up to 450 degrees FThe mouth of this gently rounded pot measures 9 inches across, while its flat bottom is only 4 inches, allowing you to use the small burner on your stove for a relatively big pot: the wide surface area will speed any soup or stock reduction you have in mind. Cast iron, of course, has marvelous heating qualities, so heat spreads evenly from this pot's base up its sides. You can also use this soup pot in the oven; loop handles help you carry and lift even the heaviest casserole. The baked-on interior and exterior enamel coating means this pot will not react with any acidic foods and is easy to clean. The glorious enameled colors of Le Creuset's cookware makes it suitable for the table, as well. --Schuyler Ingle
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