Instant Pot, Soup, Butternut Squash, Dinner (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 large butternut squash (about 2-3 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed.
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4 cups vegetable stock.
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4 cloves garlic, minced.
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1 medium carrot, peeled and diced.
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1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced.
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2 tablespoons olive oil (or other oil).
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1 small onion, diced.
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2 sprigs fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage).
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
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Salt and pepper, to taste.
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1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk.
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Optional garnishes: chopped fresh herbs, toasted pumpkin seeds, crumbled bacon, etc.
Instructions:
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Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash. Dice the onion, carrot, and apple. Mince the garlic. Chop the fresh sage.
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Add the vegetable stock, garlic, carrot, apple, butternut squash, sage, onion, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), cinnamon, and nutmeg to the Instant Pot. Toss to combine.
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Close the lid securely and set the vent to “Sealing”. Press “Manual” or “Pressure Cook”, then press “Pressure” until the light on “High Pressure” lights up. Adjust the +/- buttons until the time reads 8 minutes.
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Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes. After the cooking time is up, carefully turn the vent to “Venting” for a quick release. Wait until all the steam has released and the valve has dropped. Remove the lid.
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Remove and discard the sage sprigs. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in two batches into a traditional blender and puree until smooth, being very careful when working with hot liquid.
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Stir in the full-fat coconut milk.
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Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if needed.
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Serve the soup warm, with optional garnishes such as chopped fresh herbs, toasted pumpkin seeds, or crumbled bacon.
Notes:
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This soup is naturally gluten-free and vegan.
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You can adjust the amount of spices and seasonings to your taste.
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For an extra kick, add more cayenne pepper.
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If you prefer a creamier soup, you can add more coconut milk or substitute with another non-dairy creamer.