Name: Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 700 g 1 ½ lb peeled, deseeded and cubed butternut squash; 1 carrot (sliced); 1 pepper (deseeded and diced); 1 apple (cored and diced); 4 spring onions (scallions sliced); 1 tsp garlic puree; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground all spice; 2 ¼ cups vegetable stock; 1/3 cup coconut milk; Salt

A bowl of instant pot butternut squash soup

It is about to get colder and we know that colder months require bowlfuls of soup. Chief being this Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Apple which is going to be my and your new favourite soup over the next few weeks.

This is Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Apple is thick enough to almost stand your soup spoon up in but light enough that it is ok to reach for that second or third bowl. The right kind of soup…

This creamy butternut squash soup in 1 min.

Vegan and gluten-free
Made from everyday pantry staples.
Light yet indulgent, creamy and filling.
It is easy to make dump & go Instant Pot recipe – add everything into the Instant Pot and press go.

There are three secrets to this soup. It is packed full of warming spices (helloooo cinnamon and allspice). Then guys this soup included some apple which adds an extra little hint of sweetness and thirdly we have a dash of coconut milk which just boosts that velvety texture that much more. All the good things, all the good things.

This is a great cosy make-ahead soup as it can last for at least 4 days in the fridge. Which also means it is great for meal prep. Just package it up in bowls or soup flasks and grab one as and when you need.

So go ahead and try making Butternut Squash Soup in your Instant Pot. It is pretty easy as I am about to show you.

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup Tools

KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED

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Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.

- 8 qt Instant Pot.
  - I use and love the 8qt, my extra Instant Pot Insert & sealing ring.
- 3 qt Instant Pot or 6 qt Instant Pot depending on family size.
- Cutting board.
- Immersion blender.
- Spatula.
- Knife.
- Measuring jugs or cups.
- Measuring teaspoons.
- Bowls with covers.
  - Store leftover soup in these bowls.

How To Make Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

Get ready to be dazzled by how easy this Instant Pot Butternut Squash soup is to make ok?

Add everything Into the Instant Pot.
Cover your Instant Pot, set the vent to ‘sealing,’ select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 8 mins.
When done do a quick pressure release, let cool for a few mins and then puree with an immersion blender.

And serve.

Can making soup it be any easier???

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk Top Tips

For a thicker soup reduce the liquid by about 0.5 cups, for a thinker soup add an extra cup of stock.
Feel free to add a little extra coconut milk (this will increase the calories)
You can replace the butternut squash with chopped pumpkin or other winter squashes according to your taste.
Other spices you can use instead include cardamom, curry, cumin and coriander.

Instant Pot Cauliflower and Butternut Squash Soup

To make this an Instant Pot Cauliflower and Butternut Squash Soup, simply replace about a third of the butternut squash with cauliflower and you are good to go.

What to Serve with Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup With Apple

You can serve this dish with…

Coconut Yogurt
Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Roasted courgette – for more guilt-free eating

Weight Watchers Points in Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Apple

There are 2 Freestyle points in each serving of soup.

How to Freeze Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

Let the soup cool down then transfer into these very handy Ziploc freezer bags.
Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.
Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.
Store the soup in the freezer for 3 months.

How to Thaw Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup With Apple

Remove the soup from the freezer the night before needed and let it thaw in the fridge.
For a faster thaw, you can add the bagged soup into a microwave and thaw according to the microwave’s instructions.
Transfer the thawed soup into a bowl and reheat in a microwave.
Or transfer the thawed soup into a saucepan and reheat over low to medium heat.

More Instant Pot Soup Recipes

So there you have it folks. Sweet healthy vegan Butternut Squash Soup made in the convenience of your Instant Pot. Make some, dig in and enjoy.

For More Squash Recipes

Instant Pot Stuffed Squash with Cauliflower Rice.

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