Spicy Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup recipe, look no further! This hearty soup is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it's ready in just minutes. The combination of vegetables, herbs, and spices creates a spicy and flavorful broth that will warm you up on a cold winter day. Plus, the addition of apples adds a subtle sweetness that rounds out the dish perfectly.

Spicy Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

GLENN MALELANG

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup recipe, look no further! This hearty soup is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it's ready in just minutes.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Course Soup

Servings 4 people

Calories 276 kcal

Equipment

1 Instant Pot
1 Immersion Blender

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 sage leaves, minced
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
4 cups chicken stock Can be substituted with vegetable stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/3 cup heavy cream Can be omitted if desired
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon ground cumin Reduce or increase according to desired spiciness
1 teaspoon chili powder Reduce or increase according to desired spiciness

Instructions

Set 6-qt Instant Pot to the Saute setting. Add olive oil, onions and garlic. Saute onions until translucent and garlic until slightly browned. Stir in sage and thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in ground cumin and chili powder if desired at this point.
Stir in butternut squash, carrots, celery, apple, chicken stock, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Set Instant Pot to Manual setting at high pressure, and set time for 10 minutes.
When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer's directions; remove and discard thyme sprigs.
Stir in heavy cream if desired at this point.
Puree with an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with chives.

Notes

The amount of broth can be adjusted for desired thickness.

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Keyword butternut squash, instant pot, soup, spicy, vegetarian

This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup is sure to become a family favorite! It's vegan-friendly and can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free stock instead of regular stock. Enjoy!