Panasonic NN-ST680S, NN-ST780S manual Soups and Snacks, Hint

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PUMPKIN SOUP

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 

1 kg

diced pumpkin

1

onion, diced

2 cups

chicken stock

1 teaspoon

curry powder

 

pepper

Method:

Place pumpkin, onion and curry powder in a 2-litre casserole dish. Cover and cook on P10 for 12 minutes. Add chicken stock and pepper. Cook on P10 for 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Purée pumpkin and liquid in blender or food processor. Pour into individual serving dishes and garnish with chives.

To cook by Sensor Cook:

Prepare pumpkin as above cover with plastic wrap. Refer to Potatoes directions on page 39.

SHORT AND LONG SOUP

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 

200 g

fresh singapore noodles

12 (200 g)

frozen mini dim sims

4

green onions, sliced

1 litre

chicken stock

1 teaspoon

crushed garlic

1⁄2 teaspoon

chopped fresh ginger

2 tablespoons

soy sauce

1

chicken breast, cooked and sliced

4

baby bok choy, quartered

1 cup

bean sprouts

2 tablespoons

dried onion (optional)

Method:

Place all ingredients except bok choy and bean sprouts in a 4 litre casserole dish and cook on P10 for 10 minutes. Add bok choy and cook on P10 for 2 minutes. Serve in individual bowls topped with bean sprouts and onion.

Hint:

To cook 1 double chicken breast. Place onto a dinner plate. Cover and cook on P7 for 8 to 10 minutes.

PEA AND HAM SOUP

Serves: 6

 

Ingredients:

 

21⁄2 cups

green split peas

850 g

smoked ham hock

1 medium

onion, chopped

1 tablespoon

fresh thyme leaves

1

bay leaf

6 cups

chicken stock

1⁄2 cup

frozen peas

Method:

Wash split peas and place in a 2-litre capacity bowl with 1-litre of water. Cover and allow soaking for 8 hours or overnight. Remove rind from ham hock and discard. Cut meat away from the bone and roughly chop. Reserve bone. Drain peas and place into a

5-litre capacity microwave safe dish. Add ham bone, chopped ham, onion, thyme, bay leaf and chicken stock. Cook uncovered on P10 for 15 minutes. Reduce power to P6 and cook for 15 minutes. Skim top of soup and cook on P6 for a further 30 minutes. Remove ham bone and bay leaf and stir in frozen peas. Cook on P6 for 10 minutes. Blend half the soup and return to the bowl, stirring through the remaining soup. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Tip:

Substitute 500 g bacon bones and 250 g of diced bacon rashers for the ham hock.

Do not add salt when cooking lentils or pulses, as they will toughen. Add salt after cooking if desired.

POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

 

1 kg

potatoes, peeled and diced

2 medium

thinly sliced leeks

2 teaspoons

fresh thyme

 

pepper

3 cups

chicken stock

150 ml

cream

Method:

Place potatoes, leeks, thyme and pepper in 4-litre casserole dish. Cover and cook on P10 for 8 minutes. Stir in chicken stock. Cover and cook on P10 for 14 to 16 minutes. Purée soup mixture. Stir in cream and serve hot or cold in individual bowls.

To cook by Sensor Cook:

Place potatoes, leeks, thyme and pepper in a 4-litre dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Refer to Potatoes directions on page 39.

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NN-ST780S, NN-ST680S specifications

The Panasonic NN-ST780S and NN-ST680S are two impressive models in the Panasonic microwave range, both designed to enhance cooking convenience and efficiency in modern kitchens. These models incorporate cutting-edge features and technologies that distinguish them in the crowded microwave market.

The NN-ST780S offers a powerful 1,250 watts of cooking power, ensuring quick and uniform cooking results. It comes with inverter technology, a hallmark feature of Panasonic microwaves. This technology allows for consistent cooking at lower power settings, unlike traditional microwaves that cycle on and off. This results in more evenly cooked dishes and prevents overcooking, especially for delicate foods like fish or custards.

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