Soup, Butternut Squash, Instant Pot (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 small onion, finely chopped.
02 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil or another cooking oil you prefer.
03 - 4 minced garlic cloves.
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced and peeled.
05 - 1 Granny Smith apple, diced after removing the core.
06 - 1 large butternut squash (around 2-3 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes.
07 - 2 sprigs of fresh sage leaves, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage).
08 - 4 cups of vegetable broth.
09 - 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
10 - 1/4 teaspoon optional cayenne for a touch of heat.
11 - A pinch of nutmeg.
12 - Salt and pepper to taste.
13 - 1 14-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk.
14 - Optional toppings: crunchy pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, crispy bacon bits, etc.

# Instructions:

01 - Chop up the onion, carrot, and apple. Cube the peeled butternut squash. Mince the garlic and if using fresh sage, chop it up.
02 - Into your Instant Pot, throw in the squash cubes, onion, carrot, apple, garlic, vegetable broth, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and a bit of salt and pepper. Stir it all together.
03 - Secure the lid, ensuring the vent is on 'Sealing'. Select 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook', then hit 'Pressure' until 'High Pressure' is lit. Use the +/- buttons to set it to 8 minutes.
04 - Let it cook for those 8 minutes. Once it’s done, aim the vent to 'Venting' to release the steam quickly. Don’t remove the lid until the steam’s completely gone and the valve has dropped.
05 - Take out and toss the sage. Blend the soup until it’s creamy with a stick blender. If you’re using a traditional blender, work in batches and be super careful with hot soup.
06 - Pour in the coconut milk and stir it through until fully mixed.
07 - Taste the soup and feel free to add a little more salt, pepper, or cayenne if you think it needs it.
08 - Dish up the warm soup and, if you want, add goodies like crispy bacon bits, fresh herbs, or pumpkin seeds on top.

# Notes:

01 - This dish is naturally vegan and free of gluten.
02 - You can play around with the spice levels to suit your liking.
03 - Add extra cayenne if you like a little more heat.
04 - Want it creamier? Stir in some more coconut milk or swap it for a different non-dairy creamer.

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