Instant Pot Cauliflower and Butternut Squash Soup

Name: Instant Pot Cauliflower and Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups cauliflower florets; 3 cups butternut squash, cubed; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1⁄2 teaspoon salt; 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream; Cheese, to serve; Fresh chives, to serve; Pumpkin seeds, to serve

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Prep: 10 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cauliflower florets
3 cups butternut squash, cubed
3 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons paprika
1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream
Cheese, to serve
Fresh chives, to serve
Pumpkin seeds, to serve

Directions

Step 1
In Instant Pot on sauté function, sauté olive oil and onions until tender.
Step 2
Add garlic, cauliflower, butternut squash, broth, paprika, red pepper flakes and salt.
Step 3
Set Instant Pot to high pressure for 15 minutes with vent on “pressure.” Once complete, turn vent to quick release.
Step 4
Add cream. Transfer to bowl; use an immersion blender to puree soup.
Step 5
Serve with cheese, fresh chives and pumpkin seeds, if desired.