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Features:

Lifetime warranty against defects

7-1/4-quart soup pot can also be used as oven casserole

Enameled cast iron unexcelled for heat distribution, retention

Heavy, tight-fitting lid; knob on lid is ovenproof to 450 degrees F

Dishwasher-safe

Average Rating:
Rating: - You'll use this for more than soup!
This has become one of my favorite pots -- it browns things beautifully while the high sides keep the spatters contained. Compare to the Le Creuset "dutch ovens", it has a rounder shape at the bottom so it works well for stir fry too. Think of it as an excellent all-purpose pot and you'll find you use it many times a week.

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Rating: - Absolutely Love My 1st.pc. of LeCruset !!!
WOW! Do I ever enjoy using this 7-1/4 soup pot! I had second thoughts about getting it (the price) but I certainly have no regrets at all now. My husband even likes it too, anticipating wonderful soups,chili,stews,and even simple pasta in "your new pot" he says. The blue goes so well with everything in my kitchen and yes it has a very special place in full view on the lower shelf of my oak work table, custom made by my father-in-law. I even took my Bouillabaisse Soup Pot with me to the beach in Feb. so that I could cook a wonderful...VEGETABLE,BARLEY & CHICKEN CHOWDER... And yes, it is quite heavy, but such a pleasure to wash it by hand, all the time remembering the wonderful meals enjoyed by my husband and others. The weight...think of it as a great way to keep my arms strong so as to be in good shape for my additional purchases. Planning to get the 2-1/2 Buffet Casserole soon...not sure of the color yet....I love them all. So in conclusion, I'll say this has been a wonderful purchase, well worth the money and I look forward to my collection of more of the LeCREUSET products. All good cooks need to be proud of their kitchen and the quality therein....LeCreuset is great!

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Rating: - Try Some Bouillabaisse!
The Le Creuset 7 1/4-quart Bouillabaisse pot is a wonderful addition to any home cook's collection of speciality cookware. I have fixed great bouillabaisse recipes in this pot, making substitutions for some of the shellfish, firm whitefish, and eel as best as I could, not being in Provence. The shape of this pot is quite traditional for bouillabaisse, and this French stew simmers in it beautifully on gas or electric burners, or on induction range tops. It is also a good pot for gumbo. You do not have to add any liquid while your fish stew is simmering because of the close-fitting top.

The only drawback to using Le Creuset cookware is that, since it is made from cast iron, it can be quite heavy to lift when full. The Bouillabaisse pot can be brought directly to the table for serving. I place mine on a matching Le Creuset trivet. Clean-up is so easy because the pot is enamel-coated. I hand-wash mine, but the pot is also dishwasher-safe. You will love this pot and find many uses for it!