Crock-Pot Versa WARE - Manuel (Page 23)

Note: when using an electric stovetop, the heat diff user
MUST ALWAYS be used with the VersaWare™ stoneware.
Note: when using an electric stovetop, the heat diff user
MUST ALWAYS be used with the VersaWare™ stoneware.
Lentil Soup with Ham and Bacon
Olive oil
8 cups beef broth
1 cup carrots, chopped
2 cups ham, chopped
¾ cup celery, chopped
½ cup onions, chopped
1 6-ounce can chopped tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
1½ pound lentils (dry)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 cup bacon, chopped
1. Coat bottom of VersaWare™ stoneware with olive oil and place on stovetop set
to medium heat. Sauté bacon until fi rm; remove from heat and add remaining
ingredients.
2. Place stoneware in the slow cooker heating base, cover, and cook on Low for 8-
10 hours or on High for 6-8 hours, until lentils are tender.
Serves 8
Cheesy Tavern Soup
Olive oil
½ cup celery, chopped
½ cup carrots, chopped
½ cup green peppers, chopped
½ cup onion, chopped
64 ounces chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 cans beer (room temperature)
½ cup fl our
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
1. Coat bottom of VersaWare™ stoneware with olive oil and place on stovetop set
to medium heat. Sauté celery, carrots, onions, and peppers until tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients (except fl our and cheese) into stoneware and place
stoneware in the slow cooker heating base. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours
or on High for 2-4 hours.
3. Dissolve fl our in a small amount of water and add to soup, stirring in well.
4. Top with grated cheese and place in preheated broiler, uncovered, for 10-15 min-
utes to melt cheese.
Serves 8
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