Homemade Tomato Soup with Cilantro Aioli | |
2 tbsp. | butter or margarine |
1 large | yellow onion, chopped |
2 lbs. | ripe tomatoes, cored, peeled and cut into small |
1 tsp. | pieces |
salt | |
1/2 tsp. | freshly ground black pepper |
4 cups | chicken or vegetable broth |
1/2 cup | lowfat milk |
2 tbsp. | fresh cilantro, minced |
1 tsp. | lemon juice |
1/4 cup | lowfat mayonnaise |
Place the butter and onions in the inner pot and sauté for 3 to 4 | |
minutes, or until the onions are translucent (see Safety Considerations on | |
page 15). Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and broth. Close lid and | |
press the “STEAM/COOK” button and steam for 30 minutes. When done, | |
carefully open the lid, keeping hands and face away to avoid steam | |
burns, and add the milk. Continue steaming for 3 minutes, or until the | |
soup is heated through. If desired, puree the soup in a blender before | |
serving. Prepare the aioli by combining the cilantro, lemon juice and | |
mayonnaise. Blend until smooth. To serve, pour the hot soup into | |
individual bowls and spoon the aioli in a swirl over each serving. Serves | |
6. |
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Game Day Warm Chili & Cheese Dip | |
1 small | yellow onion, chopped |
2 tsp. | vegetable oil |
1 clove | garlic, minced |
2 15 oz. | cans prepared chili without beans |
1 cup | prepared medium salsa |
1/2 cup | black olives, sliced |
3 oz. | lowfat cream cheese, cubed |
3 oz. | cheddar cheese, grated |
| tortilla chips |
Place the onion, oil and garlic in the inner pot and sauté for 3 minutes (see Safety Considerations on page 15). Use a large wooden spoon to gently stir as the onion and garlic cook. Add the chili, salsa, olives, cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine all of the ingredients, close the lid, and press the “STEAM/COOK” button. Steam for 4 minutes. Carefully open the lid, keeping hands and face away to avoid steam burns, and stir the dip. Steam again for 3 minutes. Open the lid and stir again. Continue steaming until the dip is warm throughout and the cheeses are melted. When done, serve in a large bowl and use the tortilla chips for dipping. Serves 6.
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