We love soup!

Keeping it Simple to make, yet delicious is our parameter for perfection.

Butternut Squash, yes you are delicious.  I have always loved the creaminess of this amazing soup.   Squash as a side-dish or on its own is just the bee’s knees. To find a marriage of my favorite soup and the Amazing Instant Pot, yes this is truly remarkable.

Using the Instant Pot to make Butternut Squash Soup has been such a time saver.  The cleanup is so fantabulous, it’s like a one-stop shop on tidiness.  Saving me cooking and cleaning time is a true win.
Perfect for a cold evening or a lite summer dish. This recipe will soon become a go to in your home as well.

What’s in the soup?

• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 tsp. diced garlic
• 1 tsp. fresh ground ginger
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 lb. butternut squash, peeled and cubed (1 medium squash)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil *extra virgin in our home
• a medium apple, peeled cored and chopped *we prefer Gala
• 1 tsp. sage
• ⅛ tsp. chili powder
• ¼ tsp. sea salt
• 3 c. chicken stock
• 3 oz. goat cheese or cream cheese
• ⅓ Parmesan cheese
• Mascarpone cheese for garnish

 

How do I make the soup?

1. Turn your Instant Pot on to the Sauté function. Add the olive oil, onions and bell pepper. Sauté on high for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add the cubed squash, apple, sage, chili powder, sea salt and chicken stock.
2. Place the lid on your Instant Pot and move the knob to seal. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes and do a quick release of the pressure.
3. Using an immersion blender in the Instant Pot, puree the mixture. Add the goat cheese and Parmesan and continue pureeing until very smooth.
4. For garnish I add a dollop of Mascarpone cheese

 

Tools for making amazing soup

So far I can truly state that I think everyone should have an Instant Pot. It’s not your Mom’s pressure cooker. Modern and sleek with an array of settings to make your life easier. it’s become so much more than a soup or casserole maker.  Check out these pork chops, and yes even the most perfect hard boiled eggs.

Side note an immersion blender is high on my list as well. Yes you can, and I still do use a hand mixer, but the immersion blender is so portable which allows you more flexibility.

Cooking at home should be fun and easy. Making soup with my boys is the perfect family activity, bonus we get to enjoy our work.