Lemongrass-Ginger Kabocha Squash Soup

By: Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook By Nisha Vora

Lemongrass-Ginger Kabocha Squash Soup
cuisine icon Cuisine
Modern
cuisine icon Course
Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
cuisine icon Difficulty
Medium
cuisine icon Duration
15-30 min
cuisine icon Diet
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook, Sauté
cuisine icon Notes
["As much as I love kabocha squash in this soup, if you can’t find it, you can replace it with butternut squash or sweet potatoes. Butternut squash is earthier and less sweet than kabocha, so I recommend adding either a tablespoon of maple syrup or 2 more Fuji apples. Sweet potatoes are sweeter, so you can omit the apples."]
cuisine icon Keywords
15-30 min, 4 servings, contributed, cook 25 min, dairy free, fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, full fat coconut milk, garlic cloves, gluten free, grapeseed oil or other neutral high-heat cooking oil, instant pot recipe, instant pot soup recipe, instant pot squash, instant pot squash recipe, instant pot vegan recipe, instant pot vegetarian recipes, kabocha squash, kosher salt, large fuji apples, large yellow onion, lemongrass stalks, low sodium vegetable broth, lunch, main course, medium, medium carrots, modern, optional garnishes, piece fresh ginger, plant-based, prep 5 min, pressure cook, pressure cooker recipes, reduced- sodium tamari or soy sauce, roasted peanuts, sauté, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, side dish, soup, squash, squash recipe, squash soup, thai green chile peppers, vegan, vegan recipes, vegetarian

prep icon Prep Time
5 min
cook icon Cook Time
25 min

serving icon Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tbsp grapeseed oil or other neutral high-heat cooking oil
  • 1 Kabocha squash
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2- inch piece fresh ginger
  • 3 Thai green chile peppers
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 large Fuji apples
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 13.5 ounce full fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp reduced- sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 pieces lemongrass stalks
  • 1 to 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • OPTIONAL GARNISHES
  • roasted peanuts
  • Sautéed shiitake mushrooms
  • fresh cilantro
Instructions
  • Using a large, sharp knife, halve the squash through the stem and cut off the stem. You may need to microwave the whole squash for 2 to 3 minutes to soften it and make it easier to slice. Once halved, use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and gunk. Cut each half into 3 or 4 wedges, lay each wedge flat on its side, and use a knife to cut the peel off. Then, cut the squash into 1 1/2-inch chunks. You should end up with about 5 cups of squash.
  • Select the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and, after a few minutes, add the oil. Once the display reads “HOT,” add the onion and carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to brown.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, and chiles (if using) and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth to deglaze the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Add the kabocha squash, apples, salt, coconut milk, tamari, and lemongrass. Stir to combine well. Select the Cancel setting.
  • Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Soup setting at high pressure and set the cook time to 12 minutes.
  • Once the 12-minute timer has completed and beeps, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes and then switch the Pressure Release knob from Sealing to Venting to release any remaining steam.
  • Open the pot and discard the lemongrass stalks. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup for a few minutes until you have a thick and creamy soup. (Alternatively, blend the soup in batches in a high-powered blender. Be sure to remove the center cap from the blender lid to vent steam, but cover the hole with a kitchen towel.)
  • Stir in 1 tsp lime juice and taste. Add another tsp of lime juice, if desired, and adjust the seasonings accordingly. Transfer the soup to bowls and garnish as desired.
Previous Next
View all

LIFE happens in the kitchen!

Join the family and upgrade mealtime in an Instant!

Get Cookin'!
Back to top
© 2024 Instant Brands. Powered by Shopify.