10-12 servings15-30 minAmerican

Butternut Squash Soup

By Paula Shoyer

10-12 servings

15-30 min

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 10-12 servings

Ingredients

2 large onions
1 shallot
3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 pinches white pepper
6 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
4 lbs butternut squash
2 medium apples

I was pretty excited when boxes of cubed butternut squash appeared in supermarkets because it really is a time saver. Unfortunately the quality and freshness varied greatly and the cubes often spoiled before I could use them. I went back to buying whole squash and peeling, seeding, and cubing it myself and discovered the taste was dramatically better. This soup is thick, so add water as needed when reheating.

INSTRUCTIONS

Press Sauté and when the display reads “Hot,” add the oil, onions, shallots, garlic, and ginger to the inner pot and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the cinnamon, salt, and pepper and stir. Add 2 cups (473ml) of the stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot clean. Press Cancel. Add the remaining stock, squash, and apples and stir.
Secure the lid, ensuring that the steam release handle is in the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the cooking time for 10 minutes. When the cooking time is complete, turn the steam release handle to the Venting position to quickly release the pressure. Press Cancel and remove the lid. Use an immersion blender to puree for 4 full minutes. Add more salt and white pepper as needed.
If serving the next day, add 1/2 cup (118ml) of water or more to thin out the soup.

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About the chef

Paula Shoyer

Paula Shoyer is a French-trained pastry chef and the author of five cookbooks, including The Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook and Healthy Jewish Kitchen. Her recipes and culinary expertise have been featured across major media outlets worldwide. Paula teaches cooking and baking classes globally, both in-person and virtually, and has made over 55 TV appearances, including on Food Network and Hallmark Channel. She also produces travel video shows and recently launched Savor Israel Tours. Specializing in dairy-free, gluten-free, and kosher recipes, Paula continues to influence the modern culinary scene.

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