Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

This creamy and flavorful soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's packed with vitamins and minerals from the butternut squash, and it's ready in just 30 minutes thanks to the Instant Pot.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Set your Instant Pot to the "Sauté" setting.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot.

Step 3

Add the onion and cook until softened about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the cubed butternut squash and vegetable broth.

Step 6

Close the lid and set the valve to "Sealing."

Step 7

Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually.

Step 9

Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.

Step 10

Stir in the heavy cream (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh parsley or chives (if desired) and serve immediate.