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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

A naturally sweet and creamy soup that can be made in the Instant Pot or on your stovetop for a delicious fall meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Soup
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium or large butternut squash peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Gala apples chopped
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • pinch cardamom
  • 1 tsp salt or salt substitute
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Chop onion and saute' in a non-stick skillet with 3-4 tablespoons water. Cook until tender; set aside.
  • Peel squash and sweet potatoes; cut these vegetables into 1-inch pieces. Also chop the apples into 1-inch pieces. I like to use Gala or Honeycrisp apples for a natural sweetener.
  • Add the fruit and veggies to the Instant Pot (except for the onions).
  • Pour in the vegetable broth.
  • Cook on Soups/Stews or use the manual button for 10 minutes. Release the steam pressure manually when cooking is complete.
  • Open the pot and stir in the seasonings.
  • Pour the contents into a large mixing bowl. Blend with an immersion blender or pour the soup into a regular blender. Process until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in the sauteed onion. Serve immediately or keep warm in the Instant Pot until ready to serve.