Cuisinart CSB-750H User Manual - Page 22

1 tablespoon sherry 4 roasted red bell peppers, seeded (may use one, 12-ounce jar or homemade) and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups chicken broth, low sodium ½ cup heavy cream ¼ teaspoon grated orange zest 1. H eat the olive oil in a small to medium stockpot set over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, shallot, thyme, ¼ teaspoon of the salt and one pinch of the pepper to the skillet; cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the sherry, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until sherry is almost evaporated, about 1 minute. 2. A dd the roasted peppers and broth to the pot. Simmer, partially covered, to meld the flavors, about 20 to 25 minutes. 3. R emove soup from heat and add heavy cream, orange zest and remaining salt and pepper. Select Medium and blend, using a gentle up-and-down motion. Gradually increase to High until very smooth, about 1 minute. 4. T aste and adjust seasoning as desired. Nutritional information per serving (about 1 cup): Calories 216 (63% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 6g • fat 15g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 40mg • sod. 459mg • calc. 18mg • fiber 3g Simple Mashed Potatoes We keep it simple in this recipe, but to try something a little different, use our goat cheese variation below. Makes about 12 cups 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup whole milk 6 tablespoons, unsalted butter 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. P ut the potatoes into a large stockpot. Cover with 1 inch of water and boil until very tender. Drain and return to pot. 2. W hile the boiled potatoes are still very hot, insert the potato masher attachment into the hand blender. Select Low and mash potatoes evenly, using just one, gentle up-and-down motion in each section of the pot. Add the remaining ingredients and continue mashing until all ingredients are incorporated. 3. T aste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately. For a variation, decrease the milk to ½ cup to ¾ cup, the butter to 3 tablespoons and add one, 5.2-ounce container, goat cheese with garlic 22