SAVE $230: The Vitamix A3300 is on sale for $499.95 in the Amazon Prime Big Deals Day sale, taking 32% off the smart blender's list price.

Soup season is here, and so is the Amazon Prime Big Deals Days sale. It's the perfect time to meet your new sous chef: a smart blender and kitchen prep system.

The Vitamix A3300 is on sale for $499.95 at Amazon. It's not cheap, but considering that after the Amazon Prime Big Deals Days sale ends it will jump back up to its list price of $729.95, this is an opportune time to buy. At 32% off, you can save $230 (and seriously upgrade your kitchen) when you buy this top-of-the-line smart blender and food processor bundle.

While Vitamix shoppers have more than their share of models to choose from, we're partial to the Ascent Series A3300 for the wide range of support that it offers home chefs. It goes beyond the duties of a standard blender thanks to a multi-use blade that can finely chop, mince, knead, and mix ingredients, seriously cutting down your time spent prepping in the kitchen. As far as its "smart" capabilities, the Vitamix A3300 boasts wireless connectivity that intuitively adjusts blending times and speeds to fit the container being used. This prevents over-blending and ensures you always get the right consistency.

Score the Vitamix A3300 this Prime Day and save big on an appliance that is sure to become the workhorse of your kitchen.