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

When the weather turns cold, there's nothing quite like a piping hot bowl of soup to warm you from the inside out. And if you're looking for a cozy and comforting soup that's easy to make, look no further than Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup. This recipe takes the classic flavors of butternut squash and transforms them into a creamy, velvety soup that's perfect for any chilly night.

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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

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 598mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 204mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1028mg