BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE (PRESSURE COOKER)

Butternut Squash Bisque (Pressure Cooker) image

Provided by bikerchick

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