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    Home » Recipe Course » Soups

    Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup - Instant Pot

    December 5, 2022 . By Meeta Arora . 55 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A pinterest pin for Instant Pot - Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup

    Excited to have a warm bowl of creamy soupy goodness? This Thai Butternut Squash Soup made in the Instant Pot is what you have been waiting for. It is creamy, flavorful, healthy and vegan!

    Instant Pot Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup

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    Very often I am at Starbucks working, and the smell of pumpkin spice latte and scones is mesmerizing. It gets me in a great mood for Fall....or rather soup season!  I am sharing that with you this Butternut Squash Soup (You can use this same recipe to make pumpkin soup too!).

    I love yellow and orange color.. you would know by seeing my blog. So this soup has my heart too!  Okay, it is not just the right color, it is also healthy and soo creamy, similar to my cauliflower soup and broccoli cheddar soup.

    Another thing that I am love is spicy food. To add spice to this soup, I made it with Thai flavors. I use red curry paste and sprinkle some chili flakes to make this a Spicy Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup in the Instant Pot.  This is a super easy recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes in the Instant pot.

    Butternut squash already gives a great creamy texture to the soup. To make this soup even creamier, I add coconut milk at the end. It also helps to keep the soup vegan. You can always use heavy whipping cream too if you like for a non-vegan version.

    Check out this collection of 20+ Instant Pot Vegetarian Soup recipes for more delicious soups!

    Jump to:
    • Easy Pressure Cooker Recipe
    • Why will you love this Spicy Thai Curried Soup?
    • Variations
    • Common Questions
    • Instant Pot Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup

    Easy Pressure Cooker Recipe

    Let's start with gathering the ingredients. There are really not many.

    The only one you might need to go to a store for is the Thai red curry paste (psst...you can use a curry powder...it won't be Thai, but just curried then!). If you are vegan, make sure to buy a vegan curry paste. I like this Thai Kitchen brand red curry paste.

    The most painful part of the soup is to peel and cut the squash. Think about the end result and cutting it will seen effortless ☺️

    Instant Pot Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup Ingredients - squash cut in pieces, peanuts, onions, ginger, garlic and red curry paste

    Start the instant pot and saute the onions, ginger and garlic in some oil.

    Then add the squash, red curry paste and broth. Stir it all and pressure cook.

    Do a 10 minute natural pressure release once the instant pot beeps. Then carefully open the lid.

    Using an immersion blender, puree the cooked squash. You can also use a normal blender such as Vitamix, make sure to let it cool a bit before blending.

    Add in the coconut milk, lime juice and season to taste. I added some salt, pepper and chili flakes (optional).

    Steps to make butternut squash soup in the instant pot

    To keep the Thai theme for this soup, I like to garnish it with some coconut milk, cilantro and roasted peanuts.

    Instant Pot Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup - close up with chili flakes

    Doesn't it look gorgeous? Let's dig in!

    Why will you love this Spicy Thai Curried Soup?

    ✓ It is creamy healthy goodness

    ✓ Add spice to your taste with the red curry paste and chili flakes

    ✓ It is vegan and gluten-free

    ✓ So easy to make in the Instant Pot

    ✓ It freezes well

    3 bowls of Instant Pot Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup

    Variations

    1. Butternut Squash Apple Soup

    Add a green apple cut into pieces along with the butternut squash before pressure cooking.

    2. Curried Butternut Squash Soup

    Add a tablespoon of curry powder in place of the red curry paste.

    3. Coconut Butternut Squash Soup

    Add more coconut milk to this recipe, about one 14oz can to get a prominent coconuty taste. You can also garnish the soup with dried coconut flakes.

    4. Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

    Increase the amount of red curry paste and add chili flakes to your taste while serving.

    Common Questions

    How to store and reheat butternut squash soup?

    This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it in airtight containers in small portions for up to 3 months.
    To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or warm the frozen soup over low heat on the stovetop until steaming. After thawing, you can also reheat in the microwave.

    What to serve with this soup?

    Serve the soup with a little spread of coconut milk, and a sprinkle of peanuts or chives on top. You can also top with some pumpkin seeds/

    Enjoy the soup on its own, or you can pair it with grilled cheese, or a sandwich for a heartier meal.

    Can I use frozen cubed butternut squash?

     Yes! You can add frozen squash into the instant pot without defrosting. The same cooking time will work well.

    Give this Butternut Squash Soup in Instant Pot a try. Do share in comments how you liked it.

    Try other vegan soups made in the Instant Pot:

    • Vegan Cauliflower Soup
    • Vegan Roasted Red Pepper & Carrot Soup
    • Vegan Hearty Brown Lentil Soup
    • Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
    • Sweet Potato Soup
    • Roasted Pumpkin Soup
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    Instant Pot Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup

    Instant Pot Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup

    Meeta Arora
    Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup made in the Instant Pot is filled with warm fall goodness. This vegan & gluten free soup is so creamy, flavorful and healthy! 
    4.79 from 57 votes
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    Servings: 4
    Calories: 303
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American, Thai
    Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 cup Yellow Onion diced
    • 3 cloves Garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
    • 2 lbs Butternut Squash peeled, seeded and cut into pieces, about 6 cups
    • 1 tablespoon Red curry paste adjust more to taste
    • 1.5 cups Vegetable broth
    • ½ can Coconut milk 14oz canned full fat
    • ½ teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
    • Black Pepper add to taste (optional)
    • ½ Lime juice

    For garnish

    • 2 tablespoon Roasted peanuts chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoon Cilantro chopped
    • Red Chili flakes (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Start the instant pot in Saute mode and heat oil in it. Add diced onions, ginger and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes. 
      Instant Pot Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup - Step 1 saute onions, garlic and ginger in oil
    • Add butternut squash, red curry paste, broth and stir to combine. Press Cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position.
      Instant Pot Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup - Step 2 add squash, red curry paste, salt and broth
    • Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 8 mins.
    • After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes then release the pressure manually. 
    • Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to a creamy texture. You can also transfer to a blender such as Vitamix to blend the soup. Be careful while blending to avoid hot splatters.
      Instant Pot Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup - Step 3 use an immersion blender
    • Add coconut milk, lime juice and stir well. Add salt, pepper and chili flakes to taste. 
      Instant Pot Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup - Step 4 add coconut milk and seasoning
    • Garnish the soup with cilantro, coconut milk and peanuts. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread!
      Curried Butternut squash soup topped with coconut milk in front of the instant pot

    Notes

    Adjust Sweetness: Add sugar or maple syrup if needed. I did not as the squash had perfect sweetness. 
    Replacement for coconut milk: You can use heavy whipping cream in place of coconut milk. Note that this will make the soup non-vegan. 
    Variations to make Butternut Squash Soup
    1. Butternut Squash Apple Soup - Add a green apple cut into pieces along with the butternut squash before pressure cooking.
    2. Curried Butternut Squash Soup - Add a tablespoon of curry powder in place of the red curry paste.
    3. Coconut Butternut Squash Soup - Add more coconut milk to this recipe, about one 14oz can to get a prominent coconuty taste.
    4. Spicy Butternut Squash Soup - Increase the amount of red curry paste and add chili flakes to your taste while serving.
    Created: This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Pressure Cooker.

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 695mgPotassium: 1020mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 24900IUVitamin C: 54.5mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 3.8mg
    Keyword butternut squash soup in instant pot, instant pot vegan soup, pressure cooker vegan squash soup
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    If you are looking for more Fall recipes, check out - Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins, Chickpea Squash Fritters and this Thai Red Pumpkin Curry.

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    Comments

    1. Nancy L says

      December 29, 2022 at 10:59 am

      Would cashew milk work as a substitute for the coconut milk ?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        January 04, 2023 at 1:51 pm

        Hi Nancy - I have not tried, but I do think it will work well.

        Reply
    2. Lesli says

      November 26, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks for the recipe--am excited to make it. What's the lime unit of measurement - teaspoons, tablespoons, of # of fruit?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        December 05, 2022 at 10:59 am

        Hi Leslie - I use juice of half a lime. Hope you enjoy the soup!

        Reply
    3. FigsNBrie says

      April 19, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      This is literally the best thing I've ever made. SO. DAMN. GOOD.

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        April 26, 2022 at 8:48 am

        Happy to hear you enjoyed the soup!

        Reply
    4. Kole says

      January 09, 2022 at 5:54 pm

      I had a big ol' squash so I made double - and now that I've had dinner I have plenty for lunches this week! Can't wait to try more recipes from the site!

      Only downside was I had to use garlic powder since I suddenly didn't have any fresh - I imagine it'll be that much better the next time I make it.

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        January 19, 2022 at 4:19 pm

        Hi Kole - Glad to hear you enjoyed the soup!

        Reply
    5. Renae Baffo says

      November 11, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      Whoa - marverlous!!! This was so delicious, I couldn't believe I made it, lol. Just a few tiny ingredient changes: Used 1.5 tsp each of finely chopped garlic and ginger; used the whole can of LITE coconut milk, added 1 tsp of curry powder. Used a little more than 1/2 a lime; the day I made the soup it seemed like too much, but by the next day the flavors had melded perfectly. Used 2 12-oz bags of fresh, cubed butternut squash from Trader Joe's, plus about 5 oz frozen cubed squash. I'd read that roasting the squash would bring out the best flavor, so I did that and sauteed other ingredients without using the instant pot (when everything was warm, I just tossed it all in the blender in batches). Thank you!

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        December 02, 2021 at 9:49 am

        Hi Renae - So glad to hear you enjoyed the soup. Thank you for sharing the adjustments you made.

        Reply
    6. Jenn says

      October 17, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      I made this as specified and oh my goodness, how delicious!!

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        October 18, 2021 at 12:25 pm

        Hi - So happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing it back. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Debra says

      April 30, 2021 at 11:12 pm

      Can this be made in a slow cooker?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        May 19, 2021 at 3:59 pm

        Hi Debra - Sure, this would work well in a slow cooker too. You might need more broth. Put on low for 7-8 hours or for 3-4 hours on high setting.

        Reply
    8. Debra McShane says

      April 07, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      Just made this and it is delicious! I added the full can of coconut milk (forgot to reserve some for the garnish 😂). What a beautiful, simple, tasty, easy dish to prepare. Thank you for sharing. I’m a fan!

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        April 08, 2021 at 4:11 pm

        hi Debra - Glad to hear you enjoyed the soup!

        Reply
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