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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Stacey Mebs
This easy Instant Pot butternut squash soup is so thick and creamy and full of flavour. It's easy to make, freezes well, and the leftovers make the perfect lunch!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Entrée
Servings 4
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Butternut Squash peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 medium Apple peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Shallot chopped
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth or Chicken Broth (if not keeping vegetarian)
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Dried Sage
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (35% whipping)
  • Pumpkin Seeds optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the butternut squash, apple, garlic, shallots, chicken broth, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, sage, and nutmeg in the Instant Pot.
  • Stir everything to combine.
  • Put the lid on the Instant Pot and turn it to the locking position. Make sure the vent is in the sealing position.
  • Cook at high pressure for 6 minutes. The Instant Pot will take 10-15 minutes to come to pressure and then will count down the 6 minutes of cook time.
  • When the cook time is finished, quick release the pressure.
  • Remove the lid and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it is completely smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer everything to a blender to puree the soup.
  • Stir in the cream and serve with pumpkin seeds for a garnish if desired.

Notes

  • I usually make this soup with heavy cream, but I have tried it with 2% milk as well and it was still great, so you can definitely use half and half cream or milk if you prefer. It will be a bit thinner in consistency if you change to a lower fat alternative, but it will still taste great. Coconut milk would also be a good option if you would like a dairy free alternative.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 23mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9g
Keyword Butternut Squash, Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker, Pressure Cooking, Soups, Squash
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