Presto 01241 - Soups and Stocks

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SOUPS AND STOCKS
The pressure cooker is perfect for preparing delicious soups and stocks in minutes instead of the hours taken by ordinary
methods.
Included are a few favorite recipes. If you have a favorite recipe of your own, try it in the pressure cooker using one of
therecipesinthisbookasyourguide.Ifaddingdrybeansandpeas,theymustrstbesoakedaccordingtodirectionson
page 30.
CAUTION!Donotpressurecooksoupscontainingbarley,rice,pasta,grains,splitpeas,anddriedsoupmixesbecause
they have a tendency to foam, froth, and sputter and could block the vent pipe. These foods should be added to the soup
AFTER pressure cooking.
FOR SOUPS AND STOCKS,
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
⅔ FULL!
OPERATING THE COOKER WITHOUT COOKING LIQUID OR
ALLOWING THE COOKER TO BOIL DRY WILL DAMAGE THE COOKER.
BROWN BEEF SOUP
¼ cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon parsley akes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Addbeef,water,onion,carrots,celery,bayleaf,parsleyakes,salt,andpeppertocooker.CloAddbeef,water,onion,carrots,celery,bayleaf,parsleyakes,salt,andpeppertocooker.Close cover securely. Place pressure
regulator on vent pipe and cook 12 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.
4 servings
Delicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup...
BROWN BEEF SOUP STOCK—Strain Brown Beef Soup to make stock.
BEEF TOMATO SOUP—Add 2 cups tomato juice and 1 cup cooked rice to Brown Beef Soup. Heat through.
8 servings
ONION SOUP—Heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilincookerovermediumheat.Add1½cupsthinlyslicedonions;sautéuntiltender.Heat2tablespoonsvegetableoilincookerovermediumheat.Add1½cupsthinlyslicedonions;sautéuntiltender.
Stir onions into 6 cups Brown Beef Soup Stock in cooker. Season with ¼ teaspoon black pStir onions into 6 cups Brown Beef Soup Stock in cooker. Season with ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Close cover securely. Place pressure
regulator on vent pipe and cook 2 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Ladle into
soup bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese. If desired, garnish with croutons or toasted French bread.
6 servings
1½ pounds lean beef, cut into
1-inch cubes
4 cups water
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced carrots