Instant pot Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
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3-4 cloves minced garlic
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1 tbsp minced ginger
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large oninon, chopped
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4 cups diced butternut squash (680g)
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1 1/2 tbsp red curry paste
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1 lime, juiced
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1 cup coconut milk
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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2 cups vegetable stock (reduced sodium)
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salt, to taste
To garnish (optional)
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coconut milk
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chopped cilantro
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red chili flakes
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pumpkin seeds
Directions
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Turn on your instant pot and allow it to heat on high. Once it displays hot, add in the oil, garlic, ginger and chopped onion. Saute for 3 minutes until onion is softened and slightly golden
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Add in the butternut squash and red curry paste and mix to combine your ingredients
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Cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring. Next add the turmeric, salt and vegetable stock.
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Place the lid onto your pot and pressure cook on high for approximately 10-15 minutes until soft.
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Puree using an immersion blender or use a regular blender. If using a regular blender, let the mixture cool slightly before transferring to a blender.
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Transfer soup back to the pot (if pureed using a regular blender) and then add in your coconut milk.
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Nex add in the lime juice and stir. Taste and adjust salt at this point to meet your preference.
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Garnish the soup with coconut milk, pumpkin seeds, cilantro and serve. Sprinkle some red chilli flakes for some added spice if you wish.