Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

An easy and quick recipe to make butternut squash soup using a pressure cooker.

Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (3 pound) butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth, or more to taste
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 apples, peeled and cubed
  • 3 large cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pint half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon plain yogurt, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Saute onion until translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add squash, broth, sweet potatoes, apples, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, cumin, ginger, and salt.

Step 2
Close and lock the lid. Bring to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until squash and sweet potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and remove lid. Liquefy soup using an immersion blender. Stir in half-and-half. Serve with a dollop of yogurt on top.

Cook’s Notes:

Use homemade vegetable stock and/or yogurt if possible.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

313
Calories
12g
Fat
50g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 313
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol26mg 9%
Sodium598mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate50g 18%
Dietary Fiber8g 28%
Total Sugars15g
Protein6g
Vitamin C43mg 213%
Calcium204mg 16%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium1028mg 22%

*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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