SOUPS AND SANDWICHES
A large variety of sandwich combinations can be
made in your microwave oven. Because sandwiches
heat quickly, be careful not to overcook them-the
bread can become tough and chewy. Heat breads
until warm, not hot, and cheese until it just begins to
melt. Let the following tips guide you when adapting
or creating your own sandwiches.
CONVERTING SANDWICH RECIPES
■
Heat sandwiches on white paper towels or paper
plates. To prevent splattering, as well as to absorb
steam and prevent sogginess, you can wrap each
sandwich in a paper towel. Remove wrapping
immediately after warming. It takes less than 1
minute to heat most sandwiches. Heat on power
level 8 (80%).
■
Thinly sliced meat heats better than thickly sliced
meat. The slower-cooking thick slices often cause
the bread to overcook before the meat is hot.
CONVERTING SOUP RECIPES
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When cooking canned soups, remove from can.
Use microwave-safe dish. Add milk or water as
directed on can.
Stir halfway through cooking time.
■
Stir cream-style soup halfway through cooking
time. Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before
serving.
Cooking Guide - Canned Soups
Item
Broth
Cream-Style
Tomato
Bean, Peas, or Mushroom
Undiluted chunk-style
vegetable
Amount
10
1/4
oz. (297ml)
10
1/4
oz. (297ml)
26 oz. (767ml)
10
3/4
oz. (318 ml)
10
3/4
oz. (318 ml)
26 oz. (767ml)
Power
(%)
8 (80)
8 (80)
8 (80)
7 (70)
8 (80)
8 (80)
Approx. Cooking
Time (minutes)
3 - 5
4 - 7
5 - 10
5 - 8
2 - 5
4 - 8
Cooking Guide - Quick Dried Soup
Item
Cup of instant soup
1
1/4
oz.(35g)
envelope
Amount
(Number of Envelopes)
1
2
4
Power
(%)
HI
HI
HI
Approx. Cooking
Time (minutes)
1 - 2
1/2
3 - 4
5 - 8
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