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Two bowls of butternut soup topped with pumpkin seeds.

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

Tressa Jamil
When you want dinner that's ready in a flash, make Instant Pot butternut squash soup your go-to; it's a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 69 kcal
Ingredients
  
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and coarsely diced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely diced
  • 1 medium white onion, coarsely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried rubbed sage
  • 1 can coconut milk, full-fat
Instructions
 
  • Warm coconut oil in the Instant Pot on saute mode. Then, add butternut squash, carrot, onion, and garlic cloves.
  • Season the vegetables with turmeric, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, white pepper, and rubbed sage. Saute for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the vegetable broth. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes, followed by a 10-minute natural release.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. You can also transfer the mixture to a blender if you prefer.
  • Add the coconut milk and stir to combine. Garnish with toasted pepitas and serve with warm bread.
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • Cut the vegetables the same size to ensure they cook at the same rate. 
  • If you're super short on time, skip sautéing the vegetables and throw all the ingredients in the Instant Pot.
How to Prepare Butternut Squash for the Soup:
  • Cut off the ends and peel the skin using a vegetable peeler.
  • Slice the squash in half and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
  • Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes using a sharp knife.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Bowl | Calories: 69 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 589 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g
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