Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup is luxuriously creamy, yet it's made without cream. It's simple to make, delicious and full of cozy fall flavors!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped sweet yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 large carrot sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 large (about 3 pound) butternut squash peeled, seeded and chopped into 1-inch pieces (8 cups chopped)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Turn on sauté mode on Instant Pot and add the olive oil. When the pot is hot, add the onion and sauté until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Press Cancel to turn off the Instant Pot.
- Pour in 1 cup of the vegetable broth and scrape up any bits that may be stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add all of the remaining ingredients, including the remaining 2 cups broth, to the pot. Stir.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and move the steam release valve to the sealing position. Set the cook time to 10 minutes at high pressure using the pressure cook or manual function.
- The Instant Pot will take about 15 minutes to reach pressure and then the cook time will begin counting down. When the cook time ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes by leaving the Instant Pot alone. Then do a quick release of the remaining pressure by carefully moving the steam release valve to the venting position. (I do this using the handle of a long spoon.)
- Once all of the steam has escaped and the pin drops down, open the Instant Pot lid. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer it in batches to a countertop blender to puree. Serve.
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Notes
- Serving: You can serve the soup with a drizzle of half and half, cream, or coconut milk, if desired. Pepitas are a delicious garnish for this soup.
- To Store/Freeze: The soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you plan to add cream or half and half to your soup, add it after freezing and thawing.
- Dairy-Free: Omit the butter.
- Add Apple or Pear: If you want a little more sweetness to your soup, add one chopped apple or pear before pressure cooking. You don’t need to peel the fruit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.25cups | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16947IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
