pressure release naturally, about another 10 minutes. Remove the lid, let the stock
cool until it is safe to handle. Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve and store in
the refrigerator or freezer.
Minestrone
I have probably enjoyed a 100 different variations some more like stews, most of
them delicious. One of the delights of adding Minestrone to your Pressure Cooker is
that you can create a light soup or a hearty dinner in just ten minutes. Here is my
favorite basic recipe, plus some ideas for making it heartier.
Serves: 6
1 ounce dried mushrooms, your favorite (I like porcini)
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1
1
/
2
cups white onions chopped
3 cups vegetable stock (Use your homemade for this recipe if you have it)
2 28-ounce cans chopped tomatoes
3
/
4
cup small shell pasta (I like elbows or ditalini)
1
1
/
2
tablespoons Italian spice mix, to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
1
/
3
teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
4 stalks celery, cut into
1
/
2
-inch slices
4 large carrots,
1
/
2
inch slices
2
/
3
pound green cabbage, shredded
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1
1
/
2
cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated or ready to shave
Boil a pot of water. Place the dried mushrooms in a large mixing bowl and pour the
boiling water over them, cover, set aside. Stir after five minutes. They will be soft in 10
minutes. Strain the mushrooms through a colander into another bowl and save the
mushroom liquid. Chop the mushrooms into bite size pieces. (Your bite)
Place oil in a skillet and heat until the oil is very hot. Add the onions right away and
soften until translucent, do not brown. Add the mixture from the skillet, broth, and the
mushroom liquid to the cooker. Add tomatoes, pasta, soaked mushrooms, Italian
seasoning, red pepper flakes, sugar, celery, and carrots and stir until well blended. Lay
the green cabbage on top. Don't worry if it fills the cooker, it will shrink during cooking.
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Before First Use
Remove all packing materials and literature. Remove the plastic film from
the Control Panel.
1. Lift the pot up carefully for cleaning. Place pot back in the unit by
reversing.
2. Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry all
parts thoroughly. Wipe the outer housing with a clean damp cloth.
NEVER immerse the housing in water or any other liquid. NEVER clean
any parts in a dishwasher.
3. Make sure the rubber gasket is seated properly inside the lid. To ensure
the correct fitting, fill the removable cooking pot with
3
/
5
water and run
on Manual for about 45-50 minutes. It may take several minutes to
begin counting down.
4. Release the pressure by turning the Pressure Limiting Valve to
EXHAUST. The floating valve will drop.
5. Let the appliance cool to room temperature and then empty and clean.
How to Open Lid
1. Open Lid - When the lid is in the Closed position hold the handle, and
turn it counterclockwise until you reach the Opened Lid position. Lastly,
hold the Handle and pull it until the Lid is in vertical position.
2. Close Lid -When the lid is in the Open position, hold the Handle, and
close it at the Opened Lid position. Next, turn it in a clockwise
direction until you reach the Closed Lid position.
HOW TO OPERATE
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