Breville BRC600XL manual PAgerecipesheader, Creamy tomato and lentil soup, Lamb shank ragu

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Creamy tomato and lentil soup

Serves 4–6

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large red onion, sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 small red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 cups tomato puree

4 cups chicken stock

2 teaspoons brown sugar

¾cup red lentils

1 cup Greek yogurt

Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

METHOD

1.Press the SAUTÉ button and then the STARTCANCEL button. Heat removable cooking bowl for 3 minutes with the lid on.

2.Remove lid, add oil and heat for 1 minute further.

3.Add onion, garlic and chilli, cover with lid, cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally or until onion has softened.

4.Add tomato paste and cook for a further minute. Stir in puree, stock, sugar and lentils. Cover with lid.

5.Press the SLOW COOK HIGH BUTTON and cook for 3–4 hours or SLOW COOK LOW BUTTON and cook for 6–7 hours.

6.Stir through yoghurt and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro.

Lamb shank ragu

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil

6 small lamb shanks, frenched

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 carrot, diced

1 large stick celery, diced L cup tomato paste

½ cup red wine

1 14oz can diced tomatoes

1 cup chicken or beef stock

1 bay leaf

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1.Press the SAUTÉ button and then the STARTCANCEL button. Heat removable cooking bowl for 3 minutes with the lid on.

2.Add oil and heat for 1 minute.

3.Add lamb shanks in small batches, and cook until lightly browned; remove and set aside.

4.Add onion, garlic, carrot and celery and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened.

5.Stir in tomato paste and cook for a further 1 minute.

6.Add wine and bring to the boil; simmer for 1–2 minutes, scraping up any of the sediment in the base of the bowl.

7.Return shanks to removable cooking bowl and pour over tomatoes, stock and bay leaf; mix well to coat.

8.Cover with lid. Press the SLOW COOK HIGH BUTTON and cook for 3–4 hours or SLOW COOK LOW BUTTON and cook for 6–7 hours.

9.Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with mashed potato.

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