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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

Tara Noland
This velvety Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup is cooked up in no time and on the table for the main course or a starter. The addition of sauteed peppers gives the soup a little delightful change.
4.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon of ginger minced
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium to large butternut squash about 2.2 pounds peeled and cubed (You can also use two small to medium)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large Bell pepper diced or 3 small ones
  • 3 tablespoons of sour cream
  • 1 Tablespoon of minced Cilantro
  • For Bell peppers consider an extra teaspoon of olive oil.
  • For garnish: Cilantro sour cream and peppers

Instructions
 

  • Turn on sauté mode on your Instant Pot and add the olive oil. When the pot is hot, add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until the onion begins to soften for about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in broth, sour cream, squash, and carrots. Close lid, seal and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Keep in mind that it will take approximately 10-15 minutes to reach pressure before the Instant Pot will begin counting down.
  • When the timer is complete, allow the steam to naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  • Unplug and turn off the Instant pot and carefully open the lid. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the squash soup until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Give the instant pot a quick wipe and add in an extra teaspoon of olive oil. Sauté the bell peppers and cook stirring until just tender.
  • Place a tablespoon or two of the cooked bell peppers, depending on your taste, in each bowl. Add the soup and garnish with a bit of chopped cilantro and a few extra bell peppers.
  • Optional: You can also serve with a drizzle of sour cream.

Notes

Equipment needed:
Instant Pot
Blender
Pan
Knife
Cutting board

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 23gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 233mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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