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RECIPE TIPS
It is easy to prepare your favorite soup and sauce
recipes in the Blend and Cook Soupmaker by following
these simple tips.
For soup/sauce making:
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Approximately 5 to 10 minutes is a good start to
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incorporate ingredients with the oil/butter.
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jar should always be covered when using the Stir
function.
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need to cook and set unit to High to bring to a boil.
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ingredients.
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depending on the amount of ingredients in the
blender jar.
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time. Extra time can always be added at the
end if additional cooking is necessary. Again
we recommend an occasional stir during the
cooking process.
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Blend until smooth.
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once cooking is complete.
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soup/sauce until ready to blend or serve.
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lessened when the blender cover is in place.
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it is necessary to stir every few minutes during
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milk proteins from scalding on the bottom.
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Blending cold ingredients:
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nuts into the blender jar and cover blender. Blend
on speed 2 for 20 to 30 seconds until desired grind/
chop is achieved. For best results process small
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blender jar. Blend on Speed 2 for 10 to 20 seconds.
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about 4 to 6 times and then blend on Speed 2 until
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blender jar and cutting assembly must be cl ean
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recipe) into the blender jar. Cover blender jar. Run on
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blend on speed 2 until completely smooth or desired
consistency is reached. Scrape the jar with a spatula
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one tablespoon at a time. Always consult with your
pediatrician/family physician concerning the best
foods for your baby and when to introduce new
foods to his/her diet.