How to Make Pressure-Cooked Keto Butternut Squash Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butternut squash is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that is perfect for creating a hearty and satisfying soup. With its creamy texture and slightly sweet flavor, butternut squash is a popular ingredient in many keto-friendly recipes. This pressure-cooked keto butternut squash soup is no exception, and it's a great way to incorporate this nutrient-dense vegetable into your low-carb diet.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into large chunks
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add 1/2 of the butternut squash, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until starting to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining squash, water, chicken bouillon, salt, and ginger. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Strain off 1/2 of the cooking liquid. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add enough coconut milk to reach the desired consistency and color. Garnish with parsley and drops of sriracha sauce.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Sodium: 553mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 894mg