Great for a variety of tasks, but especially for heating and pouring soup. Use this pan to replace a Le Creuset pan I bought in 1967, which was still going strong, but which I managed to fatally damage due to "operator error".

That's right, I am a severely biased reviewer of this product because I have been using Le Creuset for a couple years and have absolutely nothing negative to say about any piece. Not only do they clean up great but they add color to your kitchen. I have four pieces and all four are different colors. It is almost impossible to burn anything in this cookware. As my anodized aluminum wears out I have been replacing them with Le Creuset, probably the best cookware on the planet, well worth the money.

Le Creuset is fabulous. The product is even better with the newer handle style. My other Le Creuset products have been in use for 30 years. I suspect this one will last as long.

THIS WAS MY THIRD PIECE OF LE CREUSET AND I HAVE TO SAY, I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE PRODUCT. I USE IT FOR EVERYTHING, HEAT UP GRAVY FOR MASHED POTATOES, VEGETABLES, OATMEAL, ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING! I WILL SAY IT DOES TAKE A LITTLE LONGER TO HEAT UP IN THE BEGINNING, BUT ONCE IT GETS STARTED IT IS GREAT. CLEAN UP WAS A BREEZE, ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. LITTLE HEAVY, BUT YOU GET USED TO IT. BEAUTIFUL LOOKING, BOUGHT IT IN THE FLAME COLOR - LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT. IF YOU WANT TO INVEST IN PREMIUM COOKWARE, GO FOR IT. WELL WORTH IT! TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM TEFLON BECAUSE OF HEALTH REASONS AND I THINK THIS IS SUPERIOR CHOICE, AND YOU WILL HAVE A LIFETIME OF USE AND THEN SOME. CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THIS COOKWARE, ONLY WISH I BOUGHT IT SOONER!!!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!

I received this as part of a set from my husband, who knew I'd been drooling over the Le Creuset lineup for years now. I was initially concerned that with the usable space at roughly 5 1/2" wide by 4" deep, it might be too small to be really useful but was quickly proven wrong - it's perfect for heating up a serving of soup or milk for hot chocolate. The lid fits snugly and the steam vent does what it's supposed to, no dripping water everywhere. Cleans up easily with soap and water, the handles are sturdy and stay cool, and the dual pour spouts are genius. Overall, this is a fantastic piece that should last approximately forever...I couldn't be more pleased.