Vegetables; Potato And Green Bean Casserole; Asparagus Soup - Fagor Plus Manual Del Usuario

Vegetables

POTATO AND GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Serves 4, 4 minutes
Both your vegetable and potato course are included in this very easy and flavorful casserole.
3 potatoes peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes
¾ pound fresh green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion minced
1 green pepper diced
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
½ cup chicken stock
In the cooker, mix all the ingredients. Close the lid and press VEGETABLE function
until the timer reads 4 minutes.
When done, release the pressure and open the cooker.

ASPARAGUS SOUP

Serves 4, 10 minutes
Fresh asparagus usually signals the beginning of spring. Omit the half and half for a lighter
soup with a healthy asparagus flavor or leave it in for a delicate starter to a spring time
dinner.
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup (5 oz.) minced shallots
Pinch of thyme
14 oz low sodium chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup half and half
Clean the asparagus and trim off any tough stems. Cut the asparagus in 2 inch
pieces. Use the BROWN setting to sauté the shallots in the butter, being careful
not to burn the butter. Stir in the prepared asparagus, thyme, butter, stock and
season with the salt and pepper. Turn off the BROWN setting. Close the lid and
turn press VEGETABLE setting. Set the timer for 10 minutes.
When done, release the pressure and open the cooker. In batches, puree the
soup in a blender until smooth. Add the half and half, adjust seasonings and
serve. Serve with a garnish of fresh thyme.
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