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Instant Pot Curry Butternut Squash Soup – Vegan

October 14, 2021 by Amy 4 Comments

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Blended squash soup in an pot with green herbs on it and a wooden spoon in the soup

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This Curry Butternut Squash Soup is made with hearty squash, spicy yellow and red curry, onions, garlic and ginger with a hint of coconut milk to give it a nice creamy finish. It comes together in 10 minutes thanks to the Instant Pot and it is both Vegan and Gluten Free!

Curry butternut squash soup in a round white bowl topped with herbs, pumpkin seeds and coconut milk with a spoon in the bowl with a blue linen in front of it and a bunch of cilantro and another bowl of soup behind it.

Curry Butternut Squash Soup is one of those recipes that is hearty, bright and fresh and is perfect for fall. Squash is in season so it is less expensive and more flavourful which makes this soup really pop.

If you are not into curry then check out this amazing Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup that is also Vegan.

Thanks to the Instant Pot, you can make this soup all in one pot in about 10-15 minutes, which is pretty amazing and convenient. This healthy soup recipe is made with only a few simple ingredients and it is packed with nutrition. The combination of the butternut squash and the curry is simply magnificent.

Blended butternut squash soup in a round white soup bowl topped with green herbs and pumpkin seeds with a gold spoon in the bowl with a bunch of herbs and a cut squash behind it.

Why you will love this soup recipe

  • So flavourful thanks to the squash + curry combination
  • It is an easy recipe anyone can make.
  • Smooth, creamy and so good
  • It stores great so it is a wonderful meal prep recipe
  • Everyone can enjoy it since it is both Vegan and Gluten Free

What is curry powder?

Curry powder is a traditional Indian spice made up of a blend of cumin, coriander, ginger and turmeric. It is typically used to add Indian flavor to meat and vegetables. Check out this article on Homemade Curry Powder.

What is Curry Paste?

Curry paste is like curry powder except it is curry powder blended with other herbs into a paste so it has a little bit more of a concentrated curry flavor. You can buy curry paste at most grocery stores. For more information about curry paste check out this article on Everything You Need To Know About Curry Paste.

Ingredients needed to make Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Bowls of cubed butternut squash, curry paste, olive oil, garlic, stock, milk and salt and pepper on a marble counter with a knob of ginger and sliced onion on the counter as well with labels of the ingredients next to each one.

How to make curry butternut squash soup

You can easily make this soup in less than 15 minutes in the Instant Pot. See the recipe notes below for stovetop and slow cooker instructions.

  1. Set the Instant Pot to “sauté”, add the olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger and cubed squash. Season that all with some salt and pepper and toss and cook it for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add in the curry paste and powder, vegetable stock and more salt and pepper for seasoning. Stir that all together. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to the “sealing” position. Set the soup to cook in manual mode for 10 minutes.
  3. Once the soup is ready, remove the lid and turn the Instant Pot off. Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a high speed blender to blend it up and return it to the pot. Pour in a little coconut milk for extra creamy soup.
  4. Divide the curry butternut squash soup between a few bowls, top it with another splash of coconut milk, some fresh torn cilantro, pumpkin seeds and red pepper flakes.
  • Sauteing cubed squash and onions in an instant pot
    Cook and season the squash, onion, garlic and ginger
  • Cooked cubed squash and onions in an instant pot with a dollop of red curry paste and curry powder in the center of it
    Add the curry
  • Pouring stock into an instant pot filled with cubed squash
    Pour in the stock
  • Cut cooked squash in stock inside an instant pot
    Cook for 10 minutes
  • Blended butternut squash soup in an instant pot with a light wooden spoon inside the pot dipped in the soup
    Blend
  • Blended squash soup in an pot with green herbs on it and a wooden spoon in the soup
    Garnish

Get full list of ingredients and recipe instructions in the recipe card below.

Serving Suggestions

This soup is great all on it’s own but here are a few other recipes that would pair perfectly with it for a more hearty meal.

  • A Chickpea Chicken Salad Sandwich or this Roasted Veggies and Hummus Sandwich would both be great accompaniments to this butternut squash soup.
  • Serve it with these Gluten Free Herb Biscuits that would be great for dipping in the soup.
  • Pair it with a hearty salad like this Beet and Goat Cheese Salad or this Crispy Chickpea Kale Caesar Salad.
  • It would also be so good with some warm, fluffy naan bread.

More Butternut Squash Recipes

  • Sausage and Apple Stuffed Butternut Squash
  • Easy Maple Glazed Butternut Squash
  • The BEST Mashed Butternut Squash
  • Healthy Butternut Squash Lasagna
  • Air Fryer Butternut Squash
  • Instant Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Round white soup dish filled with orange curry squash soup with pumpkin seeds, a little coconut milk and herbs on top of the soup with a blue linen in front of the bowl and torn green herbs around it.

More soup recipes

  • Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup
  • Instant Pot Lemony Lentil Soup
  • Spicy Instant Pot Sweet Potato Soup
  • Simple Cauliflower Sausage and Kale Soup

Recipe Tips

  • For a shortcut you can buy prepared butternut squash that has already been peeled and chopped. You will need 6-7 cups of cubed squash.
  • You can peel and cut the squash in advance and store it in your refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days before you use it.
  • Any type of unsweetened, non-dairy milk or cream will work in this recipe
  • You can use vegetable stock or chicken stock if you do not need to keep this recipe vegan.
  • An immersion blender is the best tool for blending the soup. Just make sure to unplug the Instant pot before you blend it if you are blending right in the pot.
  • You can store this soup once it has fully cooled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Easily reheat it on the stove or in the microwave.
Butternut squash soup in an instant pot with torn cilantro on top of it and a light coloured wooden spoon in the pot.

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Instant Pot Curry Butternut Squash Soup – Vegan


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  • Author: Amy
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This Curry Butternut Squash Soup is made with hearty squash, spicy yellow and red curry, onions, garlic and ginger with a hint of coconut milk to give it a nice creamy finish. It comes together in 10 minutes thanks to the Instant Pot and it is both Vegan and Gluten Free!


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion – peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic – peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger or ginger paste
  • 1 (2.5-3 pound) butternut squash – peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • 2.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4–1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • Fresh cilantro, pumpkin seeds – optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to “sauté”, add the olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger and cubed squash. Season that all with some salt and pepper and toss and cook it for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add in the curry paste and powder, vegetable stock and more salt and pepper for seasoning. Stir that all together. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to the “sealing” position. Set the soup to cook in manual mode for 10 minutes. The pressure will naturally release after 10 minutes. If it does not release then you can do a manual release.
  3. Once the soup is ready, carefully remove the lid and turn the Instant Pot off. Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a high speed blender to blend it up and return it to the pot. Stir in a little coconut milk for extra creamy soup.
  4. Divide the curry butternut squash soup between a few bowls, top it with another splash of coconut milk, some fresh torn cilantro, pumpkin seeds and red pepper flakes. Serve warm.

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Notes

  • For a shortcut you can buy prepared butternut squash that has already been peeled and chopped. You will need 6-7 cups of cubed squash.
  • You can peel and cut the squash in advance and store it in your refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days before you use it.
  • Any type of unsweetened, non-dairy milk or cream will work in this recipe
  • You can use vegetable stock or chicken stock if you do not need to keep this recipe vegan.
  • An immersion blender is the best tool for blending the soup. Just make sure to unplug the Instant pot before you blend it if you are blending right in the pot.
  • You can store this soup once it has fully cooled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Easily reheat it on the stove or in the microwave.
  • Stovetop Instructions: Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil then add the onions, garlic, ginger and squash to the pot and toss and cook it all for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the curry then add the stock and season.  Cover and let it cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, blend, stir in the coconut milk and serve. 
  • Slow Cooker Instructions: Heat the slow cooker to medium heat. Add the olive oil then add the onions, garlic, ginger and squash to the pot and toss and cook it all for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the curry then add the stock and season. Cover and set the slow cooker on low 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Then blend, stir in the coconut milk and serve. 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Dinner Ideas
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Indian

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Comments

  1. Joan

    October 28, 2021 at 9:32 pm

    I have now made this recipe 3 times, didn’t change anything. It got me using our new Instant Pot and helped with the overflow of butternut squash from our garden. It will be a winter favourite as a lot of that squash is going into the freezer. Super easy and really tasty!

    ★★★★★

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    • Amy

      November 1, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      That is so great Joan! It is so good as leftovers. More easy Instant Pot recipes are coming. Stay tuned!

      Reply
  2. Laila Clark

    November 3, 2021 at 7:59 am

    This was really really really good. Totally digging the addition of bacon!

    I used jarred thyme & sage because it was what I had and I used cream cheese instead of heavy cream.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amy

      November 7, 2021 at 8:53 am

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you liked it.

      Reply

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