Instant Pot Butternut Squash And Pear Soup Recipes

INSTANT POT® BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP

Steps:

• Cut butternut squash into 4 pieces and remove seeds. Pour water into the bottom of a multi-functional electric pressure cooker and place trivet inside. Place squash on trivet, close lid, and set seal valve. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain out the water and wipe the bottom of the pot dry. Remove squash skin and discard. Roughly chop any large pieces into smaller 1- to 2-inch chunks. Set aside.
• Select the Saute function and heat olive oil. Saute onion and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add pears, salt, and sage; cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Turn pressure cooker off. Add the squash and chicken broth. Close lid and seal valve. Select high pressure; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure manually and remove lid. Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Stir in heavy cream.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & PEAR SOUP

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; scoop out flesh and set aside., In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the curry, garlic, ginger and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, pears and squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Cool slightly., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to the pan; add cream and heat through. Top with balsamic vinegar and chives if desired.

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membrane. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until very soft, about 45 minutes. Scoop the pulp from the peel, and reserve.
• Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and salt. Cook and stir until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Pour the chicken broth into the pot, and bring to a boil. Stir in the pears and the reserved squash, and simmer until the pears are very soft, about 30 minutes.
• Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender. Puree in batches until smooth. Return the soup to the pot, stir in the half and half, and reheat.

SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT PEAR SOUP

Steps:

• Place the squash, pears, shallots, ginger and broth in the slow cooker.
• Cook on low for 8 hours or high 4 hours, until soft and cooked through, a knife should easily be inserted.
• Remove squash from skin and discard the peel.
• Stir in coconut milk and nutmeg.
• Blend in a blender or using an immersion blender until smooth.
• Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper and garnish with more coconut milk, if desired.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4-quart saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat, and add and sweat the onions. Add squash and pears and sweat those too a bit. Pour in the stock, enough to submerge solids. Add sprig of rosemary and bring to a simmer and cook until squash is fork tender about 15 to 18 minutes. Remove rosemary. Puree with immersion blender. Add a touch of cream and season, to taste.