Some of my fondest memories growing up in nearby Pittsfield were in the Village of New Berlin. Whether it was playing in the baseball leagues, going to New Berlin Youth Days Fair, working on the DPW, or simply going to a friendâs house. I remember the friendly and community oriented environment, and it was for this reason that my wife and I chose to call the Village of New Berlin home for our family.
Cook the soup for 15-20 minutes over a medium heat, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Transfer the contents of your pot into your blender and puree until itâs smooth. Alternatively, you could use a stick blender to blend your soup right in the pot.
A hand blender (also called an immersion blender) uses one sharp blade to mix, chop, and blend ingredients to form a smooth gravy, soup, sauce, or dip. You can also use a hand blender to add froth to a cappuccino or make a smoothie. Yeah, theyâre that useful. So far Iâve made black bean dip, tzatziki sauce, several batches of hummus (one pictured here), tomato sauce, and enchilada sauce with my hand blender. It only takes a minute or two to get the right consistency.