Squash and Ginger Soup - Instant Pot

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Ingredients

Serves: 6

2 cups (500 ml) squash (we used a buttercup winter squash) peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes

1 sprig sage (2 leaves 2-4 inches long)

1 large onion (chopped into small pieces)

1 inch of fresh ginger that is about 2 inches wide (cut into 2 large pieces)

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

4 cups (1 tetra pack, 1 liter) vegetable stock

olive or grapeseed oil

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish

1/2 cup pure maple syrup (optional - do a taste test before adding sweetener)

Directions

1. Have ready the instant pot.

2. Peel and chop the squash into 1-inch cubes, remove the seeds.

3. You need at least 2 cups, our squash was a little larger and we used it all.

4. Cut a chunk about 1 inch in size off a piece of fresh ginger that is about two inches wide. Peel the ginger and cut into a few pieces.

5. Peel and chop the onion into small pieces.

6. Turn instant pot setting to sauté.

7. Add 2 tablespoons oil and the onions. Cook about 5 minutes until onions are soft.

8. Add about half of the squash cubes to the onion mixture and let cook until lightly browned. Add the ginger and sage. Add the broth to the pot along with the nutmeg and stir together.

9. Put the lid on and make sure valve in on seal position.

10. Select Pressure Cook or Manual and set the time for 10 minutes.

11. When time is up, open the lid using the quick release.

12. Quick release is done by pressing “Cancel” and then turning the steam release handle on the lid to the ‘Venting” position.

13. Use a damp dish cloth over the valve while it is releasing and be careful as it it scalding hot. Remove the lid.

14. Remove the sage pieces.

15. Use an immersion hand held blender to puree the soup. Do a taste test and season to your taste.

16. Put a tablespoon of olive or grapeseed oil in a skillet and roast the pumpkin seeds for a few minutes until they are nicely toasted.

17. If you find the squash soup is a little bitter add 1/2 cup maple syrup to the pot.

ENJOY!

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