COURSE:
Soup, Starter
Spooky Butternut Squash Soup: A Frightfully Delicious Autumn Treat
Celebrate the flavours of autumn with a bowl of Spooky Butternut Squash Soup, the perfect dish for Halloween gatherings or cosy nights in. This creamy, vibrant soup captures the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash, enhanced with a hint of warming spices that evoke the spirit of the season. Whether you’re serving it as a starter or a main, this soup is sure to delight with both its taste and its festive, spooky twist.
Using your Instant Pot, you can easily prepare this soup with minimal effort and maximum flavour. Simply cook the butternut squash with onions, garlic, and a blend of seasonal spices, blending until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. For an extra spooky touch, garnish with a drizzle of cream shaped like a spider web, or add toasted pumpkin seeds for a delightful crunch. This visual twist makes it ideal for Halloween dinners or autumn-themed gatherings.
Spooky Butternut Squash Soup is not only a fun way to celebrate Halloween but also a nourishing, wholesome dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Rich in vitamins and packed with autumnal flavours, this soup brings comfort and warmth, making it a seasonal favourite that’s both delicious and delightfully eerie.
Spooky Butternut Squash Soup
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
5
Product:
Instant Pot Multi-Cooker
Ingredients
- 55g unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 550g butternut squash, cubed
- 475ml chicken stock
- 120g whole milk Greek yoghurt
- 2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 240g sour cream, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the unit on Sauté – More/High for 15 Minutes. Add the butter and stir until melted. Then add the onion, garlic, and garam masala. Sauté for 5-7 Minutes, or until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the butternut squash, chicken stock, and 2 tsp salt.
- Add the lid and Pressure Cook on High for 10 Minutes. After 10 Minutes, let the pot naturally release pressure for 5 Minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Transfer the contents of the pot to a blender and puree until smooth. Select Sauté – More/High for 5 Minutes. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the yoghurt. Add more salt to taste. Cook for another 2-3 Minutes until the flavours have married.
- Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Transfer the sour cream to a small Ziplock bag and push any remaining air out before sealing. Cut a small corner of the bag off to make a piping bag.
- Pipe three concentric circles on top of each soup. Using a toothpick, draw an invisible line from the center of the soup outwards every ½ inch, like spokes on a wheel. Alternate starting in the middle of the soup bowl versus the edge of the soup bowl for each line, creating a makeshift spiderweb pattern. Repeat as necessary on all remaining bowls. Serve immediately!
Spooky Butternut Squash Soup
COURSE:
Soup, Starter
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
5
Product:
Instant Pot Multi-Cooker
Ingredients
- 55g unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 550g butternut squash, cubed
- 475ml chicken stock
- 120g whole milk Greek yoghurt
- 2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 240g sour cream, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the unit on Sauté – More/High for 15 Minutes. Add the butter and stir until melted. Then add the onion, garlic, and garam masala. Sauté for 5-7 Minutes, or until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the butternut squash, chicken stock, and 2 tsp salt.
- Add the lid and Pressure Cook on High for 10 Minutes. After 10 Minutes, let the pot naturally release pressure for 5 Minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Transfer the contents of the pot to a blender and puree until smooth. Select Sauté – More/High for 5 Minutes. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the yoghurt. Add more salt to taste. Cook for another 2-3 Minutes until the flavours have married.
- Ladle the soup into individual bowls. Transfer the sour cream to a small Ziplock bag and push any remaining air out before sealing. Cut a small corner of the bag off to make a piping bag.
- Pipe three concentric circles on top of each soup. Using a toothpick, draw an invisible line from the center of the soup outwards every ½ inch, like spokes on a wheel. Alternate starting in the middle of the soup bowl versus the edge of the soup bowl for each line, creating a makeshift spiderweb pattern. Repeat as necessary on all remaining bowls. Serve immediately!
Spooky Butternut Squash Soup: A Frightfully Delicious Autumn Treat
Celebrate the flavours of autumn with a bowl of Spooky Butternut Squash Soup, the perfect dish for Halloween gatherings or cosy nights in. This creamy, vibrant soup captures the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash, enhanced with a hint of warming spices that evoke the spirit of the season. Whether you’re serving it as a starter or a main, this soup is sure to delight with both its taste and its festive, spooky twist.
Using your Instant Pot, you can easily prepare this soup with minimal effort and maximum flavour. Simply cook the butternut squash with onions, garlic, and a blend of seasonal spices, blending until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. For an extra spooky touch, garnish with a drizzle of cream shaped like a spider web, or add toasted pumpkin seeds for a delightful crunch. This visual twist makes it ideal for Halloween dinners or autumn-themed gatherings.
Spooky Butternut Squash Soup is not only a fun way to celebrate Halloween but also a nourishing, wholesome dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Rich in vitamins and packed with autumnal flavours, this soup brings comfort and warmth, making it a seasonal favourite that’s both delicious and delightfully eerie.
