Best Butternut Squash Bisque Pressure Cooker Recipes

Butternut Squash Bisque (Pressure Cooker) image

Provided by bikerchick

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions, peeled and cut into large pieces
1 (48 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (48 ounce) can vegetable stock (for vegetarian version)
3 lbs butternut squash, peeled,seeded,and cut into 1 inch chunks
3 large mcintosh apples, peeled,cored and cut into 1 inch pieces (or your favourite apple)
3/4 cup long-grain rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 pint half-and-half (fat-free works too) or 1 pint milk, for thinner consistency
salt, to taste

Steps:

In a 6 quart pressure cooker, sauté onions in olive oil for approximately 3 minutes, or until they begin to soften, but not brown.
Add remaining ingredients, except half& half and salt, and place lid on cooker.
Bring up to high pressure, then lower heat and cook for 10 minutes.
Release pressure as directed by manufacturer.
Open lid and allow to cool slightly.
Place ingredients into blender or food processor, along with half& half and salt, if desired.
Puree until smooth.
Serve medium hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 794.5, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 19.7, Protein 12.3

Butternut Squash Bisque - Pressure Cooker image

Provided by redredrobyn

Categories Greens

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions, peeled and cut into large pieces
5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups vegetable stock
3 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 squash)
3 large granny smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch (25 mm)
2 cups kale
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pint fat-free half-and-half (thicker consistency) or 1 pint heavy cream (thicker consistency)
salt
1/8 cup cheddar cheese, shredded or 1/8 cup gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

Sauté onions in the oil in the pressure cooker for approximately 3 minutes, or until they begin to soften, but not browned.
Add remaining ingredients, except half & half, maple syrup and salt.
Lock the lid in place and bring to pressure, then lower heat and cook for suggested time. Allow pressure to drop by the quick release method or automatic release method, remove the lid and allow to cool slightly.
Place ingredients into a standard blender or food processor, or use a handheld immersion blender, along with half & half, maple syrup and salt, if desired.
Puree until smooth. Serve medium hot. Top with a bit of grated cheddar cheese.
Suggested time for fast 15 psi pressure cookers: Cook for 10 minutes on high pressure.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 441.6, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 30.1, Protein 11.8