Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Spice
Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Spice blends silky squash with gentle curry, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a warmly spiced, cozy bowl. A hint of applesauce and honey adds balanced sweetness, while ghee rounds out the texture. Serve this comforting soup for a fall lunch or a light dinner alongside crusty bread.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook32 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Spice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Heat oil and add the onion. Saute until translucent, about 2 minutes; take care not to brown the onion. Push the onion to the side of the pot. Add a layer of butternut squash to the bottom of the pot. Lightly brown it, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining butternut squash, curry powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and keep cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Pour the broth and applesauce into the pot with the butternut squash mixture. Close and lock the lid; set the knob to sealing. Select high pressure and set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Stir the pumpkin puree and ghee into the soup in the pot. Blend with a stick blender. Add the honey and salt. Mix well.
- Calories 229.5 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 4.79 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 37.83 g 14%
- Total Fat 8.37 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.7 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.2 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 393.59 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 5.72 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 14.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.56 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 107.75 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.85 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 772.06 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 1128.78 mcg Good Source 125%
- Vitamin C 42.7 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Spice is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 2 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Butternut Squash, Curry Powder, and Ghee. Each serving provides about 229.5 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Spice made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Butternut Squash, Curry Powder, Ghee, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Spice?
- About 1 hr 2 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 32 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Spice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Spice healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Spice has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 229.5 calories and 4.79 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 393.59 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.7 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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