MINESTRONE

1

pound lean beef, cut into

11⁄2

teaspoons basil

 

1-inch cubes

1

teaspoon salt

5

cups water

1

bay leaf

1

can (14-15 ounces) diced

1⁄4

teaspoon black pepper

 

tomatoes

 

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1⁄2

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

 

POTATO SOUP

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

1⁄4

teaspoon basil

1

cup finely chopped onions

 

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1⁄2

cup finely sliced celery

1

can (12 ounces) evaporated

3

cups chicken broth

 

skim milk

4

cups peeled, diced potatoes

 

Salt to taste

1⁄4

teaspoon white pepper

 

 

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

 

ZESTY HOMEMADE CHILI

11⁄2

pounds ground beef

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

1⁄2

teaspoon black pepper

1⁄2

cup water

1⁄2

teaspoon oregano

1

cup chopped onion

1⁄4

teaspoon cayenne pepper

3⁄4

cup chopped green pepper

 

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2

cloves garlic, minced

1

can (15 ounces) kidney beans,

1

tablespoon chili powder

 

drained and rinsed

1

teaspoon salt

 

 

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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Electric Pressure Cooker specifications

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