Squash Apple Elegant Bisque Soup (pressure cooker)

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Squash Apple Elegant Bisque Soup (pressure cooker)

 

1 tablespoon olive oil

7 cups of vegetable broth

3 lbs. Butternut squash or Banana squash, peeled, and cut into 1 " chunks

2 large onions, peeled and cut into large pieces

3 large  apples, peeled and cut into 1 " pieces ( use Gala)

3/4 cup long-grain rice

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 pint half & half (fat-free works), or milk for thinner consistency or soy

creamer

Salt, to taste

 

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.