Instant Pot Whole Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

This Pressure Cooker Whole Butternut Squash Soup Recipe is a quick, creamy, and flavorful fall favorite made easily in your Instant Pot.

This Pressure Cooker Whole Butternut Squash Soup Recipe delivers all the rich, velvety flavor of a slow-simmered soup in a fraction of the time. Using your Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker, the natural sweetness of whole butternut squash intensifies, blending beautifully with aromatic onions and warm spices for a creamy, satisfying bowl.

With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, this soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends at home. The pressure cooker locks in moisture and flavor, creating a perfectly smooth and comforting texture without the need for cream. It’s a healthy, wholesome recipe that highlights the best of fall produce.

Serve this butternut squash soup as a hearty main course with a toasty tortilla or piece of crusty bread, or as an elegant starter for your autumn dinners. It also reheats beautifully, making it ideal for meal prep or freezing ahead for easy lunches. This recipe is proof that a homemade, restaurant-quality soup can be both simple and satisfying.

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Ingredients

• 2 pound butternut squash, cut in half with seeds removed
• 2 cups water, divided
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Greek yogurt for topping
• toasted corn tortillas for dipping

(Serves 4)

To Prepare:

1. In an electric pressure cooker, place squash inside with 1 cup of water.
2. Steam for 35 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove squash and water.
3. Scoop squash pulp back into pressure cooker and add onions, salt, onion powder, curry powder, red chili flakes and coconut milk.
4. Place lid on top and cook on high for 20 minutes. Remove lid and puree until smooth with immersion blender. Add more water to thin, if neccessary.
5. Ladle into bowls and top with yogurt and a toasted tortilla. Enjoy!

This Pressure Cooker Whole Butternut Squash Soup is wonderful at Thanksgiving time or on a chilly fall evening in front of the fire. It pairs nicely with a glass of good Pinot Noir from the Santa Ynez Valley.