Pureed zucchini soup(pressure cooked)

 
                   Pureed Zucchini Soup (Pressure Cooked)
 
 Recipe By     : Cooking Under Pressure, copyright 1989
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups And Stocks
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      tablespoons   butter or oil
    1      large         onion -- coarsely chopped
    2      cloves        garlic -- crushed
    2      small         potatoes (1/2 lb) -- cut in 1/2" cubes
    2      large         carrots -- cut in 1/2" slices
    4      large         zucchini (2 lbs) -- cut in 1" slices
    4      cups          vegetable stock -- or
                         bouillon
    1      tablespoon    minced fresh basil -- or
    1      teaspoon      dried basil
                         salt and pepper -- to taste
 
 serves 4 to 6
 
 Heat the butter in the pressure cooker.  Saute the onions and garlic for 1 minu
 te.  Add the potatoes and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes.  Add the remaining 
 ingredients and stir to blend.  Lock the lid in place and over high heat bring 
 to high pressure.  Adjust the heat to maintain high pressure and cook for 5 min
 utes.  Let the pressure drop naturally or use a quick release method.  Remove t
 he lid, tilting it away from you to and pepper to taste.
 
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