Soups and Chowders

Shrimp Thai Soup with Lime and Chilies

3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved 21/2 quarts low salt chicken broth

1 cup diced carrots

3 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced

2 inches gingerroot, peeled and grated

2 tablespoons garlic, minced

11/2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil (or basil)

11/2 tablespoons fresh mint

11/2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

1 serrano chili, stemmed, thinly sliced

11/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

6 thin lime slices

1.Halve shrimp lengthwise. Place in refrigerator.

2.Add shrimp shells, broth, carrot, lemongrass, gingerroot, and garlic into

stoneware. Cover; cook on LOW for 31/2-41/2hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.

3.Strain and reserve broth, discard solids. Pour broth into stoneware.

4.Add shrimp, herbs, chili, and lime juices. Cover, and cook on HIGH until shrimp are cooked, about 15 minutes. Garnish with lime slices.

Serves 6

This recipe is ideal for

This recipe is ideal for using

using the Auto Cook Mode.

the Dual Cycle Mode.

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Soups and Chowders

New England Clam Chowder

1 pound sliced bacon

4 onions, chopped

2 16-ounce containers of clams in juice

4 large cloves garlic, minced

12 new potatoes, cubed

6 cups chicken broth, clam broth or fish fumet

1 tablespoon salt

2 teaspoons pepper

1 stick butter

8 tablespoons flour

1 13-ounce cans evaporated milk

1-2 cups heavy cream

1.Sauté bacon and onion in a skillet.

2.Add bacon, onion, clams and juice, garlic, potatoes, broth, salt and pepper.

3.Cover; cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 2-4 hours.

4.Melt butter in saucepan on stovetop set to medium heat. Add flour and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and whisk in evaporated milk. With a ladle, scoop out broth from stoneware and stirring constantly, whisk thickened mixture until smooth. Continue adding broth until mixture is pourable. Pour back into stoneware and stir until chowder is smooth. Stir in heavy cream and heat through. Do not simmer.

Serves 8-10

This recipe is ideal for

This recipe is ideal for using

using the Auto Cook Mode.

the Dual Cycle Mode.

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