Sometimes sold under the name "hand blender" or "stick blender," an immersion blender is are a popular kitchen appliance that's used for pureeing vegetables, fruits and other foods into smooth soups, sauces and drinks.
Unlike other types of larger blenders, an immersion blender can blend the food right in the container the food is in, be it a pot of veggies boiling on the stove or a tall glass filled with fruit and yogurt.
The immersion blender features a long stem that has a blending agitator attached to its end.
KitchenAid is a brand that's synonymous with quality kitchen appliances and their immersion blender is one of the best reviewed in this category.
This immersion blender is so good, it's what the pros use on TV's America's Test Kitchen program.