Good Heavy Pot for Beans, The pot worked very well using a very low heat source. The lid is heavy and seals the steam in. My only problem was in having oil in the cooking broth for the beans. They did not get soft as fast as when water only is used. The pot is very pretty to look at. I prefer this pot to a pressure cooker for cooking meat in stews. To me, the high pressure and temperature of a pressure cooker diminish the taste of the stew ingredients.
wonderful and versatile!, I got this soup pot a week ago and since then I have been using it all the time---for soup, porridge, risotto, moderate portion of stewing and much more. It's large enough for 2-3 persons, while its medium size won't occupy too much space in the kitchen. It also serves perfectly as a presentable dish itself and the classic flame colour always lightens up the whole table.
Perfect Cookware!, I love this pot. It does bring out the taste of all ingredients.
Wow!, (What's this?) I've been an Amazon customer for over 11 years and I was still shocked by how quickly this soup pot was delivered.
Happy with the product and delighted with Amazon.
Soup pot can be used as a very small wok too.
Preheat in oven while getting mise en place together.
Take out of oven, place on burner and start stir-frying.
This may turn out to be my favorite pot.
The best, (What's this?) I simply love Le Creuset's entire line of items, and this soup pot is no exception. it is the perfect size for curries, soups, and sauces, and clean-up is almost a pleasure. if you price this cookware anywhere else, you'll quickly recognize what a great deal amazon offers. i'll keep using amazon to add to my collection.
loved le creuset!, (What's this?) I purchased my soup pot through amazon.com, fast shipping and couldn't pass up the $99 sale price. This is my first soup pot, and I love the size, just perfect for stews and soup.It's sturdy and beautiful,I have the flame color. I have been collecting the Le Creuset cookware, I have the 3qt. buffet, 5 qt.dutch oven,large fry pan, 2 qt. saute pan.
Excellent Cooking Pot, My wife loves this cookware. It keeps the heat very well and it is excellent at browning meat (as opposed to burning the meat). She also loves that it cooks the food evenly, which other pots have not done well (She has tried teflon and copper pots and they do not do a good job in this area). She heartily recommends this product.
Le Creuset at is best, I have several Le Creuset pieces but I have to say this soup pot is my favorite. I use it almost everyday. Not only it is good for soups but I use it for everything. It cooks rice to perfection. The also good about this particular pot is that the cap is not really heavy. We all know the only drawback of cast iron is being heavy but this actually a lightweight perfect cast iron pot. It's worth every penny.
Functional and High- Quality at a Terrific Price, By A Customer
Le Creuset's 2 5/8-Quart Soup Pot is a wonderful addition to my kitchen. The pot is attractive, and cooks well. It is designed to fit the small burner on our ranges, so it doesn't take up lots of space when cooking. The pot works best when making modest sized servings of soups or stews which fits my family's needs perfectly. This is the first Le Creuset item I've purchased, and I couldn't be happier.
Don't hesitate, If you are thinking of buying this soup pot don't think twice. Pricey but VERY nice. It's a perfect size for soup for two. I have a smooth electric stove top. Maybe some of you have noticed, with this type stove, it's hard to keep a simmer going if you lift the lid to peek. This pan holds a steady heat creating delicious soups and stews.My husband loved the results so much, he had me order the round French oven.
Round, 2-5/8-quart soup pot can be used in the oven or on the stovetop.Heavy, tight-fitting lid; plastic knob on lid ovenproof to 450 degrees F.Made of enameled cast iron--unexcelled for heat distribution, retention.Dishwasher-safe; lifetime warranty against defects.Exterior displays sleek, satin-finish color. The 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.
