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Recipes - Soup

Vegetable soup

Ingredients:

30g butter

1.25kg mixed vegetables, e.g. potatoes, onions, carrots, parsnips, celery, leeks, tomatoes

30g flour

1.1L vegetable stock

1tsp mixed herbs

salt and pepper

Method:

1Peel, wash and cube or slice all the vegetables.

2Melt butter in the Cooking Pot and gently fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes.

3Add the hot stock. Stir well and bring to the boil. Season to taste and add mixed herbs.

4Transfer the Cooking Pot into the Base Unit.

5Cover with the Glass Lid and cook for approximately 6-8 hours on the Medium setting.

6Cool and liquidise the soup.

7Reheat on the hob, thickening the soup with the flour.

Recipes - Poultry

Caribbean chicken

Ingredients:

2tbsp vegetable oil

2 small onions, chopped

2 celery sticks, chopped

2 large carrots, peeled and diced

250g mushrooms, sliced

1 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced

4 chicken joints, skinned

200g tinned peaches

400g tinned pineapple chunks

5tbsp cornflour

1tsp paprika

1tbsp soy sauce

3tsp worcestershire sauce

4tbsp malt/wine vinegar

500ml boiling water

salt and pepper

Method:

1Fry the onions, celery, carrot, mushrooms and pepper in the Cooking Pot.

2Add the chicken joints and fry until seared on all sides.

3Drain the peaches and pineapple, reserving juice, add them to the Cooking Pot.

4To make the sauce, blend cornflour and paprika with soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, vinegar and fruit juice, season to taste.

5Add to the Cooking pot with the boiling water and bring to the boil stirring continuously.

6Transfer the Cooking Pot into the Base Unit.

7Cover with the Glass Lid and cook for approximately 5-7 hours on the Medium setting.

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Morphy Richards SC48701 manual Recipes Poultry, Vegetable soup, Caribbean chicken

SC48701 specifications

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The slow cooker is equipped with three heat settings: low, high, and auto. This multi-setting feature allows you to tailor the cooking process according to your schedule and the type of dish being prepared. Whether you want to set it and forget it for hours on low heat or cook quicker on high, the SC48701 adapts to your culinary needs. The auto setting is particularly useful as it automatically switches to low once the cooking time is completed, ensuring your food remains at a safe serving temperature without the risk of overcooking.

The appliance features a sleek, modern design with a large glass lid that allows you to monitor your food without lifting it. This not only retains heat and moisture but also offers a clear view of the cooking progress. The removable stoneware pot is another defining feature, making it easy to serve directly from the pot or store leftovers in the fridge. It is also dishwasher-safe, simplifying cleanup after cooking.

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