All the Fall flavors come together in this delicious Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup Recipe. It’s both creamy, and savory and warms the soul in this delicious soup. Filled with Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onions, Celery, Carrots, and Apples and seasoned with Sage, Thyme, Garlic, Salt and Pepper. We give it a 10 out of 10 and even the grand baby adores this recipe.
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I love making this easy Fall soup in my Instant Pot because in a fraction of the time, I can be enjoying a hot bowl. The Instant Pot not only helps to cook quicker under pressure but it also makes the ingredients taste like they have slow simmered all day long for delicious flavor.
It’s delicious to top with bacon, toasted pistachios, Craisins, and even a drizzle of heavy cream. Trust, when I say the toppings add an additional party in your mouth and it’s delicious.
Let me help you make this soup quick and easily with a number of tips. Butternut Squash is a delicious vegetable that can be served many ways from roasting in cubes or even roasting in halves, It can also be prepared in the Slow Cooker or Crock Pot and even the Instant Pot. Butternut Squash is rich in vitamins and minerals. It has a sweet nutty flavor which is why it’s so good when served with nuts like pistachios or pecans.
Soups are among my favorite recipes in the Fall and Winter. Make sure to also take a look at these other fantastic Soup Recipes
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Chicken Taco Soup
- Cauliflower Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Split Pea Soup
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
Shopping List for Butternut Squash Soup
- Bacon ~ Choose thick bacon
- Sweet Onion ~ Substitute Yellow Onion if desired
- Butter ~ Substitute Olive Oil if desired
- Garlic ~ Diced or Minced
- Sage leaves
- Fresh Thyme
- Butternut Squash
- Large Carrots OR Baby Carrots
- Celery
- Granny Smith Apple
- Chicken Broth
- Whipping Cream
How to make Butternut Squash Soup
Begin by gathering ingredients and preparing work surface. I like to wash and dice, cube, or chop ingredients so I can throw everything into the Instant Pot easily.
Slice bacon into small bite size pieces. It’s easiest to cut bacon when it’s cold. Keep slices together and slice through at once. Quick and easy.
Is there a Trick to Peeling Butternut Squash?
I’m glad you asked, Yes, there is. Place squash in microwave for about 2 to 2 ½ minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes so you can handle easily. Then using a potato peeler, peel the tough outer skin of the squash. The softened skin will easily peel. Slice squash open and using a large spoon scoop out seeds and discard. Dice in 1 inch cubes for soup recipe.
How to make Butternut Squash Continued
Dice Onions and Celery, Peel and chop apple and carrots and set aside.
Heat Instant Pot on Saute until it reads Hot. Add Butter and sliced bacon. Cook bacon until well cooked.
Remove bacon and add diced onions. Allow onions to cook until caramelized and translucent. Add Garlic, sage leaves and fresh thyme. Stir and allow to sauté for a minute. Turn Instant Pot Off.
Remove caramelized onions and herbs. Add ½ cup broth to deglaze bottom of Instant Pot. Using a flat wooden spoon scrape any stuck bits from bottom making sure the bottom is clear before proceeding.
Add diced celery, carrots, apple, butternut squash and remaining chicken broth and pressure cook for 12 minutes. Quick Release pressure and open lid.
Remove Thyme sprigs and Sage leaves. Using an immersion blender blend ingredients. Add ½ cup whipping cream and continue to blend until smooth.
Garnish with cooked bacon, Craisins, Chives, and a drizzle of whipping cream if desired. Serve Hot.
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Can Butternut Squash Soup be Frozen?
Allow soup to cool and Freeze Soup in single servings in Zip-Loc bags for up to 6 months.
Store soup in refrigerator for up to a week. Soup can be reheated on stove over medium heat or in microwave until desired temperature is reached.
Can you Eat Butternut Squash Raw?
Butternut Squash can be eaten raw. Slice or shave into ribbons. Squash can be marinated and used in salads or vegetable trays.
Melissa’s Produce
I received a huge box of fresh produce including fruits and vegetables from Melissa’s Produce. I live in a rural area that enjoys winter for many months. With short growing seasons finding quality fresh produce is difficult. I loved my box of produce and can’t wait to order more.
In this recipe I used Butternut Squash, Sweet Onions, Carrots and Apples which were all delicious on their own and added to the fantastic flavors in this homemade soup recipe.
More #FallFlavors Recipes Below:
Appetizers and Snacks
- Caramel Pecan Clusters from An Affair from the Heart
- Carrot Top Hummus from Savory Moments
- Fall Charcuterie Board from Magical Ingredients
- Roasted Red Pepper and Crab Savory Cheesecake from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Sweet And Spicy Roasted Nuts from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Breakfast and Baked Goods
- Apple Cranberry Pecan Overnight Oats from Jolene's Recipe Journal
- Cinnamon Apple Bread from Lemon Blossoms
- Sweet Potato Pancakes from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Soups and Salads
- Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup from Devour Dinner
- Panera Autumn Squash Soup from The Fresh Cooky
- Salmon Salad With Grapes And Pecans from Art of Natural Living
Side Dishes
- Apple Butter Dijon Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Candied Pecans And Green Apple from Soulfully Made
- Butternut Squash And Bacon Risotto from SueBee Homemaker
- Loaded Bacon And Kale Salad from Palatable Pastime
- Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts And Butternut Squash from Eat Move Make
- Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash from Hostess At Heart
Main Dishes
- Apple Cider Rubbed Pork Chops from That Recipe
- Thai Butternut Squash Curry from Cheese Curd In Paradise
- Butternut Squash Parmesan Pasta from Frugal & Fit
- Grape & Gorgonzola Pizza from The Spiffy Cookie
- Honey Dijon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner from Simple and Savory
- How To Air Fry Pork Tenderloin With Sweet Potatoes from West Via Midwest
Desserts
- Butter Pecan Fudge from Take Two Tapas
- Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake from Fresh April Flours
- Easy Apple Crisp from Life Love and Good Food
- Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies from Books n' Cooks
- French Apple Tart from Jen around the world
- Individual Grape Crumble from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Pumpkin Roll from House of Nash Eats
- Pumpkin Snickerdoodles from Family Around The Table
- Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp from Blogghetti
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
- 6 Slices Bacon - Thick
- ½ Cup Sweet Onion - Diced
- 3 Clove Garlic - Minced
- 3-4 Sage Leaves - Fresh
- 3-4 Sprigs Thyme - Fresh
- 2 ½- 3 Pounds Butternut Squash
- 2-3 Carrots - Or 20 Baby Carrots
- 2 Stalks Celery
- 1 Granny Smith Apple
- 4 Cups Chicken Broth
- ¾ Cup Whipping Cream - Divided
Garnish (optional)
- Pistachios
- Craisins
- Green Onions
- Cooked Bacon
Instructions
- Slice bacon into small bite size pieces and set aside
- Peel, Chop, Dice, and/or Cube Butternut Squash, Apple, Onion, Celery, and Carrots. Set aside
- Heat Instant Pot on Saute until it reads Hot. Add sliced bacon. Cook bacon until well cooked and remove.
- Add diced onions. Allow onions to cook until caramelized and translucent. Add Garlic, sage leaves and fresh thyme. Stir and allow to sauté for a minute. Turn Instant Pot Off and remove ingredients from Instant Pot.
Deglaze Instant Pot
- Add ½ cup water to Instant Pot and use a flat wooden spoon or silicone spatula to scrape bottom of liner. Discard liquid and stuck bits
- Add diced celery, carrots, apple, butternut squash and chicken broth and pressure cook for 12 minutes. Quick Release pressure and open lid.
- Remove Thyme sprigs and Sage leaves. Using an immersion blender blend ingredients. Add ½ cup whipping cream and continue to blend until smooth.
- Garnish with cooked bacon, Craisins, Chives, and a drizzle of whipping cream if desired. Serve Hot.
Notes
Is there a Trick to Peeling Butternut Squash?
I’m glad you asked, Yes, there is. Place squash in microwave for about 2 to 2 ½ minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes so you can handle easily. Then using a potato peeler, peel the tough outer skin of the squash. The softened skin will easily peel. Slice squash open and using a large spoon scoop out seeds and discard. Dice in 1 inch cubes for soup recipe.Can Butternut Squash Soup be Frozen?
Allow soup to cool and Freeze Soup in single servings in Zip-Loc bags for up to 6 months. Store soup in refrigerator for up to a week. Soup can be reheated on stove over medium heat or in microwave until desired temperature is reached.Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
Ellen
I really need an instant pot. This soup is perfect when the temperature drops.
Christie
This soup looks so creamy and delicious. And you made it in the instapot? LOVE IT! I am totally making this when the temperature dips.
Amy Nash
I can't wait to try this soup in my instant pot this fall! Now if only the temperature would drop below 90 here in California!
Lisa
Absolutely the BEST Butternut squash soup I’ve ever eaten. Thank you for the recipe Rebecca!
Devour Dinner
I love hearing this! We sure love it with all the flavors combined. It's delicious!
Amy (Savory Moments)
This butternut squash soups looks so good - creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a chilly autumn evening.
Devour Dinner
It's a fantastic soup and even the little grand baby loves it
Mary Disterhoft
I do not like sage. would this be good without it?
Devour Dinner
I always suggest that viewers adjust seasonings to their liking. Feel free to omit the sage or add it to taste at the end. You might find you like how it balances out the recipe.
Inger @ Art of Natural Liivng
This might actually get me to take out my instant pot! Love the peeling tip!
Devour Dinner
I love my Instant Pot, this soup is fantastic in it.
Jolene
This is almost too pretty to eat, and may finally be the reason that I take my Instant Pot out of the box!
Devour Dinner
It's a very pretty recipe and it smells wonderful too. And it also tastes great. Love it.
Radha
Love the creamy soup and is easy to make!
Devour Dinner
It's a very simple recipe. Dump and go and you have a wonderful soup.
Lisa Kerhin
One of favorite soups that I could enjoy every day!
Devour Dinner
Thanks Lisa, we love it too
Emily Orr
This soup is so tasty, you would hardly even know there is butternut squash in it! It reminded me of one of my childhood dinners, so good!
Devour Dinner
With all the flavors combined it's so good!
Cindy
It's always soup season here. I need to try this soon.
Devour Dinner
It's a keeper recipe, make sure to Pin and save for later so you can find it.
Jennifer
I love that this soup was made in the Instant Pot! Can’t wait to make this.
Devour Dinner
It's so easy in the Instant Pot too! We just love it!
Kathleen
I love autumn squash soup and you made it so much easier using the Instant Pot! Worked perfectly, loved using pistachios on top!
Devour Dinner
This is a great Autumn Soup for sure. I just love the color too.
Hezzi-D
Two thumbs up for anything I can make in my instant pot and this creamy soup sounds perfect for fall or winter.
Devour Dinner
I have to agree. The Instant Pot is just great!
Jennifer
Easy to make and full of so much flavor. Sounds like my kind of soup.
Devour Dinner
So glad you loved the recipe!
Lynn @ Fresh April Flours
So many goodies all in one place! Thanks for the recipe, Rebecca!
Devour Dinner
You are welcome Lynn, so glad you loved it!
Julie Menghini
We love squash and this soup looks absolutely delicious and I love how easy you've made the recipe to make!
Devour Dinner
I love easy recipes too. This one is super simple. Enjoy!