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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup is a creamy, cozy, and flavorful soup made with sweet butternut squash, apple cider, and warm spices. Inspired by Panera’s version, it’s quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or holiday starters.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot, Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 small yellow onion, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups apple cider or apple juice (not vinegar)

3 cups vegetable broth

5 cups cubed butternut squash (about 1 medium squash)

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon curry powder

¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg

½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger root

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup heavy cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Heat olive oil, then add onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Press cancel.
  2. Pour in apple cider or juice, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  3. Add vegetable broth, butternut squash, cinnamon, curry powder, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure.
  5. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth, or carefully blend in batches.
  6. Stir in heavy cream or Greek yogurt if using. Blend or whisk until combined.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

  • Skip the cream or use coconut milk for a vegan option.
  • Add cayenne or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Frozen butternut squash works perfectly with no time adjustment.
  • For extra creaminess, use half-and-half or more cream.
  • Top with pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, or croutons for garnish.

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