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Creamy Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

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A cozy, creamy soup made quickly in the Instant Pot with roasted butternut squash, warm spices, and a silky smooth texture. Perfect for winter comfort and easy to customize for dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (1 kg) butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth or chicken broth, low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or sage leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel the butternut squash, remove seeds, and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups or 1 kg).
  2. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil or butter and heat.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, avoiding burning.
  5. Sprinkle in cinnamon and nutmeg, stir to coat onions and garlic.
  6. Add cubed butternut squash and toss to combine with spices.
  7. Pour in vegetable or chicken broth, ensuring squash is mostly submerged.
  8. Secure Instant Pot lid, set valve to ‘Sealing’, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  9. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  10. Remove lid carefully and use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches with a countertop blender.
  11. Stir in coconut milk or cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add fresh thyme or sage if using.
  12. If soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to reach desired consistency.
  13. Serve warm, optionally garnished with a swirl of cream or toasted pumpkin seeds.

Notes

If the squash is undercooked, pressure cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Do not rush natural pressure release to maintain creamy texture. Use fresh herbs or half the amount if using dried. For a nutty flavor, roast squash before cooking or add almond butter/cashew cream. Adjust spices to taste, especially cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Keywords: butternut squash soup, creamy soup, Instant Pot soup, winter soup, cozy soup, dairy-free soup, vegan soup, gluten-free soup

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