INSTANT POT® BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP

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Peeling and chopping butternut squash can be quite a chore, but not using this method! By precooking the squash in your Instant Pot®, the skin will slip right off, allowing you to make this quick and flavorful soup in just minutes! The pears add just the perfect amount of sweetness with no need to add in extra sugar. Garnish with a light drizzle of cream to serve.

Provided by France C

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 pound) butternut squash
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 ripe pears - peeled, cored, and chopped into 1-inch chunks
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground sage
4 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Cut butternut squash into 4 pieces and remove seeds. Pour water into the bottom of a multi-functional electric pressure cooker and place trivet inside. Place squash on trivet, close lid, and set seal valve. 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. Drain out the water and wipe the bottom of the pot dry. Remove squash skin and discard. Roughly chop any large pieces into smaller 1- to 2-inch chunks. Set aside.
  • Select the Saute function and heat olive oil. Saute onion and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add pears, salt, and sage; cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Turn pressure cooker off. Add the squash and chicken broth. Close lid and seal valve. Select high pressure; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure manually and remove lid. Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Stir in heavy cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1376.1 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

Simon Bhatti
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I love the beautiful color of this soup. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it.


Nana Adjoa Royal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I added some shredded chicken to my soup and it was delicious.


anik cd
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I'm a busy mom and I love that this soup is so quick and easy to make. It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights.


Khushbu rani
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This soup is gluten-free and dairy-free, so it's perfect for people with food allergies.


Ethan Beauvais
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this soup. It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Jay L “JBones”
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it in my Instant Pot.


AnJani Petty
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to serve for a party or potluck.


Rabey Gaming
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This soup is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred it if there was less sugar in the recipe.


Mujahid Madatyar
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The pears and spices really balance out the flavor of the squash.


Wesley Uzzell
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Maite tamang
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so smooth and velvety.


bibek blaze
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are just perfect.


Sesha Shah
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I'm allergic to pears, so I substituted apples instead. The soup was still really good, but I think it would have been even better with pears.


Mahinerangi Tawhai
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I added a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, and it turned out really hearty and delicious.


Srabon Mahmud
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Deepika Joshi
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used a little less ginger than the recipe called for, and it was still plenty flavorful.


Jeanette Marie
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I've never been a big fan of butternut squash, but this soup changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful, and the pears added a nice sweetness.


JAYCEE Dexter
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The combination of butternut squash and pear was perfect, and the spices added just the right amount of flavor.


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