| SAFFRON FISH STEW | ||
1 | can (141⁄2 ounces) chicken broth |
| Pinch of saffron threads |
1⁄4 | cup dry white wine |
| or 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric |
4 | new red potatoes, quartered |
| • • • • • • • |
3 | carrots, cut into | 1 | pound firm fish (halibut, haddock, |
1 | medium onion, finely chopped |
| cod, pollack) fresh or thawed, |
2 | cloves garlic, minced |
| cut into 8 pieces |
1⁄4 | cup chopped parsley | 1 | small red pepper, cut into chunks |
1 | bay leaf | 1 | cup frozen peas, thawed |
Place broth, wine, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, and saffron in pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Cool cooker at once. Add fish, pepper, and peas. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 1 minute with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Cool cooker at once. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Information Per Serving |
| 8 servings | |
174 Calories, 1 g Fat, 40 mg Cholesterol |
|
| |
|
| MINESTRONE |
|
1 | pounds lean beef, cut into | 11⁄2 | teaspoons basil |
| 1 | teaspoon salt | |
5 | cups water | 1 | bay leaf |
1 | can | 1⁄4 | teaspoon black pepper |
| tomatoes |
| • • • • • • • |
1⁄2 | cup chopped onion | 1 | can (16 ounces) Great |
1 | cup sliced carrots |
| Northern beans |
1⁄4 | cup chopped celery | 1 | can (15 ounces) cut green |
1 | clove garlic, minced |
| beans, drained |
2 | tablespoons parsley flakes | 2 | ounces fine noodles |
Place beef, water, tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, bay leaf, and pepper in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Let pressure drop of its own ac- cord. Add Great Northern beans, green beans, and noodles. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information Per Serving |
| 10 servings | |
234 Calories, 6 g Fat, 44 mg Cholesterol |
|
| |
| POTATO SOUP |
|
|
1 | tablespoon vegetable oil | 1⁄4 | teaspoon basil |
1 | cup finely chopped onions |
| • • • • • • • |
1⁄2 | cup finely sliced celery | 1 | can (12 ounces) evaporated |
3 | cups chicken broth |
| skim milk |
4 | cups peeled, diced potatoes |
| Salt to taste |
1⁄4 | teaspoon white pepper |
|
|
Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until soft. Add broth, potatoes, pepper, and basil to pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove 2 cups of potato mixture; place in blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return to pressure cooker and stir in evaporated milk.
Nutrition Information Per Serving | 6 servings |
160 Calories, 2 g Fat, 2 mg Cholesterol |
|
12