Manual

RECIPES

Spaghetti Sauce

1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, browned and drained

1 medium onion, nely chopped

2 tbsps minced fresh parsley

1 tbsp dry minced garlic

1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp pepper

½ tsp salt

2 bay leaves

1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1 cup beef broth

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir well.•

Cover and cook on• Low 8 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Tip: If desired, omit ground beef and add meatballs. Prepare your favorite meatballs,

or use frozen, prepared meatballs. Add to the sauce and cook as directed.

RECIPES

Chicken and Vegetable Soup

1-1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth

½ cup water

1 tsp dried basil leaves

1 tsp dry minced garlic

½ tsp pepper

½ tsp salt

¼ cup uncooked long grain rice

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained

Place all ingredients, except rice and mixed vegetables in slow cooker. Stir well.•

Cover and cook on • Low 8 hours, then High 1 hour.

After 7 hours, stir in rice and thawed mixed vegetables. Cover and cook on • High

setting 1 hour.

Just before serving, stir to break chicken thighs into bite size pieces.•

Makes 6 servings.

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