Very often, I am at Starbucks working, and the smell of pumpkin spice lattes and scones is mesmerizing. It gets me in a great mood for Fall….or rather, soup season! I am sharing this Butternut Squash Soup with you (You can use this same recipe to make pumpkin soup and pumpkin carrot soup!). I love yellow and orange colors… you would know by seeing my blog. So this soup has my heart! Okay, it is not just the right color; it is also healthy and creamy, similar to my cauliflower soup and broccoli cheddar soup.
Easy Instant Pot Recipe
Another thing that I love is spicy food. To add spice to this soup, I made it with Thai flavors. I use red curry paste and sprinkle some chili flakes to make this a Spicy Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup in the Instant Pot. This is a super easy recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. Butternut squash already gives a great creamy texture to the soup. I add coconut milk at the end to make this soup even creamier. It also helps to keep the soup vegan. You can always use heavy whipping cream if you want a non-vegan version. Check out this collection of 20+ Instant Pot Vegetarian Soup recipes for more delicious soups!
Why will you love this Butternut Squash Soup?
✓ It is creamy, healthy goodness ✓ Add spice to your taste with the red curry paste and chili flakes ✓ It is vegan and gluten-free ✓ So easy to make in the Instant Pot ✓ It freezes well
Ingredients
Let’s start with gathering the ingredients to make this pressure cooker butternut squash soup. There are really not many. The only one you might need to go to a store for is the Thai red curry paste (psst…you can use a curry powder…it won’t be Thai, but just curried then!). If you are vegan, make sure to buy a vegan curry paste. I like Thai Kitchen red curry paste or Maesri Thai curry paste. The most painful part of the soup is peeling and cutting the squash. Think about the end result, and cutting it will feel effortless ☺️ I almost always see cubed butternut squash at our local Trader Joe’s and Costco too, so that is a great option to save the effort of peeling and cutting the squash.
How to Make?
Start the instant pot and saute the onions, ginger, and garlic in some oil. Then, add the squash, red curry paste, and broth. Stir it all and pressure cook. Do a 10-minute natural pressure release once the instant pot beeps. Then, carefully open the lid. Using an immersion blender, puree the cooked squash. You can also use a normal blender such as Vitamix; make sure to let it cool a bit before blending. Add in the coconut milk, and lime juice and season to taste. I added some salt, pepper, and chili flakes (optional).
To keep the Thai theme for this soup, I like to garnish it with some coconut milk, cilantro, pepitas, or roasted peanuts. Doesn’t it look gorgeous? Let’s dig in!
Variations
1. Butternut Squash Apple Soup
Add a green apple cut into pieces along with the butternut squash before pressure cooking.
2. Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Add a tablespoon of curry powder in place of the red curry paste.
3. Coconut Butternut Squash Soup
Add more coconut milk to this recipe, about one 14oz can, to get a prominent coconutty taste. You can also garnish the soup with dried coconut flakes.
4. Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
Increase the amount of red curry paste and add chili flakes to your taste while serving.
What to serve with butternut squash soup?
Serve the soup with a little spread of coconut milk and a sprinkle of peanuts or chives on top. You can also top it with some pumpkin seeds or roasted chickpeas. Enjoy the soup on its own, or you can pair it with grilled cheese or a sandwich for a heartier meal. This soup is also great to include for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!
How to Store and Reheat?
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it in airtight containers in small portions for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or warm the frozen soup over low heat on the stovetop until steaming. After thawing, you can also reheat it in the microwave.
Common Questions
Give this Butternut Squash Soup in Instant Pot a try. Do share in the comments how you liked it.
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