advice sought about cooking appliance

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I have one of these, recommended on GN and by The Hairy Bikers. It is as good as a food processor but powered by pulling a handle and cord. I have RA in my hands and have no problem using it.
Zyliss food chopper

the chopper look good but you can just buy ready chopped things now for the freezer if you have a big enough one

The thermomix will do everything you wish and make amazing soup and more.
It will however set you back about £1100.

Kenwood mini chopper is great. Not expensive, had mine a good few years, still going strong!

The Ninja Vegetable chopper is on Amazon for £29.99. I don’t have one, but thinking of getting one. I think there is a cheaper one by Braun

Yes, lots of electric mini processors around.

I was watching Mortimer and Whitehouse on Gone Fishing and noticed Bob using a manual pull chopper on a camping trip. Useful for small amounts of ingredients if you have the dexterity and strength to pull the cord.

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Our eldest son is disabled. He uses a Kenwood Mini Chopper - about £25 from Argos.

I buy pre chopped frozen mire poix from Waitrose. Saves all the faff…chop other veg big and use a processor if I want a smooth soup. Always make a huge batch so can freeze half

I daresay Caleo knows all about sharp knives but is no longer able to use them, so is looking for a kitchen aid to help her prepare her vegetables.

For the herbs that is. A sharp knife takes care of the rest.

A pair of sharp scissors and a mug always works for me.