MINESTRONE
1 | pound lean beef, cut into | 1½ | teaspoons basil |
| 1 | teaspoon salt | |
5 | cups water | 1 | bay leaf |
1 | can | ¼ | teaspoon black pepper |
| tomatoes |
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½ | cup chopped onion | 1 | can (16 ounces) Great |
1 | cup sliced carrots |
| Northern beans |
1⁄4 | cup chopped celery | 1 | can (15 ounces) cut green |
1 | clove garlic, minced |
| beans, drained |
2 | tablespoons parsley flakes | 2 | ounces fine noodles |
Place beef, water, tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, bay leaf, and pepper in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Add Great Northern beans, green beans, and noodles. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information Per Serving | 10 servings |
234 Calories, 6 g Fat, 44 mg Cholesterol |
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POTATO SOUP
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onions ½ cup finely sliced celery
3cups chicken broth
4cups peeled, diced potatoes ¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼teaspoon basil
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1can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk
Salt to taste
Heat oil in pressure cooker over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until soft. Add broth, potatoes, pepper, and basil to pressure cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Remove 2 cups of potato mixture; place in blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return to pressure cooker and stir in evaporated milk.
Nutrition Information Per Serving | 6 servings |
160 Calories, 2 g Fat, 2 mg Cholesterol |
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ZESTY HOMEMADE CHILI
1½ pounds ground beef
1can (8 ounces) tomato sauce ½ cup water
1cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped green pepper
2cloves garlic, minced
1tablespoon chili powder
1teaspoon salt
1teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Turn heat selector to medium and brown meat. Add remaining ingredients except kidney beans. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Stir in kidney beans and heat through.
Nutrition Information Per Serving | 4 servings |
432 Calories, 17 g Fat, 111 mg Cholesterol |
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