Butternut Squash and Apple Soup is smooth, velvety deliciousness in a bowl! It will warm your tummy and soothe your spirit.
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Made in an Instant Pot
It had been a long, cold winter. Well, that my be a little melodramatic. It hadn’t actually been any longer than our usual winters, and I had been fortunate enough to escape the first couple of weeks that were really nasty by being at my daughter’s place in the States. So, I suppose I shouldn’t complain. It was more that I hadn’t really gone beyond our small town in several weeks. I hadn’t been out to eat. I don’t mind cooking for ourselves. In fact, I mostly enjoy it. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have this blog. It’s just that I had been cooped up in the kitchen too long, and I needed a break. Finally, one weekend in mid March we went away to attend to a family matter. We were to be eating out all weekend.
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Inpiration
Saturday evening took us to the Dam Pub in Thornbury. We had been there a few times before, and knew that the cozy atmosphere of dark woods was just what we were craving on a chilly winter evening. We’re not drinkers, but the food at the pub is amazing! In fact, a couple of their dishes have been featured on You Gotta Eat Here!
Butternut Squash Apple soup was one of the daily specials, and I was delighted to learn that it was gluten free. The warm satiny cream definitely hit the spot! I don’t remember much about what I ate after it, but that soup will go down as a favourite memory.
Instant Pot
Of course, I wanted to recreate the soup, so I could repeat the experience at home. After a few attempts, this is my version. I also happened to pick up an Instant Pot that weekend. (I know, I’m very late to the game!) I’ve been playing around with it and am giving you directions to make this soup in one if you have it. If not, no worries! The old pot-on-the-stove method still works!
Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is high in fiber, potassium, and Vitamin B6. If you’re not keen on peeling and cutting it up, you can buy frozen butternut squash perfect for popping into this soup!
Roasted Seeds
If you do cut up a fresh butternut squash, you’ll have some seeds you can use. Yes, you can roast butternut squash seeds. They taste great!
Scoop the seeds out of the centre of the squash. Rinse off the gunk and debris. Spread them out on a foil-lined baking sheet, and bake in preheated 275 F oven for 15 minutes.
Forming the habit of mise en place (ingredients prepped and measure ahead) is one of the best things that’s happened in my kitchen since I started food blogging!
Note on Bone Broth
I tested this recipe with my homemade bone broth. You could use stock from beef, poultry, or vegetables. You might need to adjust the amount of salt in your soup according to the level of seasoning in the broth you use.
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THIS RECIPE
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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Ingredients
- 4 cups butternut squash cubes
- 1 medium yellow cooking onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 cup broth
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, vary according to seasoning in your broth
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil over medium heat in a large pan. Saute onion until soft. Add squash and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer until squash is tender.
- INSTANT POT INTRUCTIONS: Set Instant Pot to Saute. Melt coconut oil. Add onion, and saute 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Pressure Cook for 10 minutes. Quick Release the steam.
- Puree the soup either with an immersion blender or by carefully transferring it in small batches to an upright blender. Be careful when handling the hot liquid!
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
April 6, 2018 at 12:04 pmI always make butternut squash soup, but never thought to add apple juice. Brilliant! I bet it tastes delicious! And I love that I can use my Instant Pot for this recipe! Happy weekend Cathy!
Cathy says
April 6, 2018 at 12:42 pmButternut squash and apple are lovely together. I’m grateful to the chef of that restaurant for the inspiration!
maria says
April 6, 2018 at 12:09 pmlol… I, for one do not think you are being melodramatic… it really been a long winter… and it’s spring! There is snow in the forecast for Montreal this afternoon! On the up side, it is still soup weather! This soup would be just perfect today. Have pinned to try, thanks for sharing ♥
Cathy says
April 6, 2018 at 12:42 pmIt’s snowing here today, too!
Kristen Kaethler says
April 6, 2018 at 4:59 pmI love butternut squash soup, such a great go to for these never ending chilly days. And apples sound like such a great addition.
Cathy says
April 6, 2018 at 5:02 pmI agree. I could use another bowl of it right now as the snow swirls outside our windows!
Gabrielle @ eyecandypopper says
April 7, 2018 at 12:51 pmYess! I haven’t made enough soups this winter, and this just reminded me of one that I make that is very similar to this one. I usually use whole apples in mine, but never though of using apple juice! That’s a nice shortcut. I love the simplicity of your soup, because that’s what soup should be about 🙂
Cathy says
April 9, 2018 at 1:33 pmThank you, Gabrielle. It seems the weather is cooperating by extending the soup season!
Megan Stevens says
April 9, 2018 at 12:44 pmMmm, love the spices in this! Butternut soup with apple and onions sounds so comforting and cozy!
Cathy says
April 9, 2018 at 1:34 pmThanks, Megan! It took a few tries to tweak the spices they way I like them. Of course, everyone can adjust to their own tastes.
Renee says
April 9, 2018 at 1:20 pmLove this simple soup – my babies loved butternut squash soup as their first foods soups and still take them along in school lunch thermoses – I love your apple and spice additions!
Cathy says
April 9, 2018 at 1:35 pmButternut squash soup would be great for babies! They could get their probiotic bone broth and vegetables!
Lindsey Dietz says
April 9, 2018 at 2:43 pmI, too, make blended soups in my Instant Pot! I’ll never do it any other way again!
Cathy says
April 9, 2018 at 5:50 pmIsn’t it great!
Tessa Simpson says
April 9, 2018 at 2:52 pmI have a love affair with butternut quash…and still have one ready to use in my garage from the garden…I’m paralyzed on how to use it because there are so many ways I love to eat them!!
Cathy says
April 9, 2018 at 5:50 pmHow wonderful to have butternut squash from your garden!
Joni Gomes says
April 9, 2018 at 3:05 pmWhat a great recipe! Love the video, it shows how easy it is to make.
Cathy says
April 9, 2018 at 5:51 pmThank you, Joni!
Jean says
April 9, 2018 at 5:01 pmYummy! Looks so creamy and comforting. Love butternut squash soup in all forms.
Cathy says
April 9, 2018 at 5:51 pmThanks, Jean. You and me, too!
linda spiker says
April 9, 2018 at 7:10 pmButternut squash soup is such a favorite at out house. So nourishing and filling. Pretty too!
Cathy says
April 9, 2018 at 9:01 pmWe love it, too!
Christina Shoemaker says
April 10, 2018 at 11:25 amOoo these flavors are calling my name! So simple and so tasty! And it’s so pretty!!
Cathy says
April 10, 2018 at 11:53 amThank you, Christina!
Raia Todd says
April 10, 2018 at 4:48 pmLove the apple and squash flavor combo! So delicious! 🙂
Yvonne says
April 11, 2018 at 9:10 amWhat a comforting soup for a crisp fall day! Love that it is easy to make in the Instantpot.
Cathy says
April 11, 2018 at 12:53 pmThanks for stopping by, Yvonne.
Carrie says
April 12, 2018 at 11:17 amOooh I’ve never tried adding apple to squash soup before what a great idea, I bet this is so delicious!
Cathy says
April 12, 2018 at 11:20 amI have the restaurant chef to thank for the idea, and I love it!
Meredith says
April 12, 2018 at 10:45 pmI just made a batch of bone broth and now I know what I am going to do with it! Your butternut squash soup looks just delicious. I can’t wait to try it, thank you!
Cathy says
April 13, 2018 at 6:53 amThat’s wonderful! Enjoy your soup!
Monique says
April 13, 2018 at 7:11 amThis sounds like such a lovely sweet soup, and I love all of the spices in there! So warming and comforting 🙂
Cathy says
April 13, 2018 at 7:12 amThank you, Monique!
Tatiana says
April 16, 2018 at 2:54 amI am definitely trying to make this soup, thanks for the instant pot cooking method(since I bought that baby I can’t stop cooking in it!)
Cathy says
April 16, 2018 at 9:04 amIsn’t the Instant Pot great!