AVOCADO BISQUE

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Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
2 Small celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired, minced
2 cups Chicken stock or vegetable stock
Â½ teaspoon ground cumin
Â½ teaspoon dried mint
2 large ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1/3 cup whipping cream
salt

Steps:

1. Melt butter in the pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, zucchini, and jalapeno. Cook uncovered until vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 4 min. Add stock, cumin and mint. 2. Cover and bring up to high pressure. Reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook 5 minutes. Release pressure. 3. Puree the contents of the cooker in a blender or food processor. Add the avocados and blend again until smooth. Transfer to a serving container and stir in cream and salt to taste. Serve hot or chilled.