Instant Pot Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Spice Soup

Instant Pot Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Spice Soup

This always reminds me of fall. It’s a creamy, but dairy-free, squash and pumpkin soup with holiday spices. It also happens to be paleo, and without the honey it’s Whole30 friendly too! I make this in my Instant Pot pressure cooker where I just leave it under pressure for 15 minutes, puree, and it’s ready. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, there are also directions for using a medium or large pot below. Garnish with roasted, salted pumpkin seeds.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
32 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 12 mins
Yield:
1 pot of soup
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or as needed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 pounds butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
  • salt to taste

Directions

Step 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat oil and add onion. Saute until translucent, about 2 minutes; be careful not to brown the onion. Move onion to the side of the pot. Add a layer of butternut squash to the bottom of the pot. Brown slightly, about 4 minutes. Add remaining butternut squash, curry powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix and continue cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 2
Pour broth and applesauce into the pot with the butternut squash mixture. Close and lock the lid; set knob to sealing. Select high pressure and set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

Step 4
Mix pumpkin puree and ghee into the pot with the soup. Blend with a stick blender. Add honey and salt. Mix thoroughly.

Cook’s Notes:

Use less broth for a thicker soup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200
Calories
7g
Fat
35g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol11mg 4%
Sodium314mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars17g
Protein3g
Vitamin C35mg 175%
Calcium99mg 8%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium670mg 14%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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