Zuppa Du Jour Recipes

ZUPPA SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown sausage and then place into a large stockpot.
• Add bacon and onion to the skillet and cook until bacon pies are crispy. Add to stockpot.
• Add in potatoes, garlic, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• Add in the kale and cream. Simmer for 15 minutes, until kale is wilted and tender.
• Serve with cheese on top if desired.
• Select the Sauté function and add bacon and cook until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel lined plate.
• Add onions to the hot pot and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add sausage and sauté until browned.
• Add garlic to the sausage and onion mixture and sauté 1 minute.
• Turn off Pressure Cooker and drain grease, if necessary. Add chicken broth and potatoes.
• Lock lid and place valve in the sealed position. Cook at High Pressure for 5 minutes.
• Allow for 10 minutes of natural pressure release and then do a quick release.
• Add kale to the cooking pot and stir until wilted. Add cream and stir to combine.
• Place in serving bowls and top with bacon and grated/shredded cheese (optional).

ZUPPA DU JOUR

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, cook bacon until most of fat rendered. Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, mushrooms and cook until onions transparent.
• Add red pepper flakes, oregano, basil and salt and pepper.
• Add chicken stock and stewed tomatoes.
• Bring to a boil, and add pasta.
• Cook until al dente.
• Check for seasoning and adjust if needed.

CREAMY RICE DU JOUR

Steps:

• Heat soup and water to boiling point.
• Stir in rice.
• Return to boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer 25 minutes.
• For optional additions add vegetables with rice but nuts and cheese should be added just before serving.