Instant Pot Creamy Butternut Squash + Apple Soup (AIP, Whole30, Vegan)

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Creamy Squash + Apple Soup - Gluten-free, vegan, paleo

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 tablespoons coconut oil
2. 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
3. 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
4. 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-2 inch chunks
5. 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-2 inch chunks
6. 1 tart-sweet Apple (Pinky Lady or similar), cored and cut into 1-2 inch chunks
7. 1 teaspoon dried sage
8. ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (replace with cinnamon for AIP)
9. ¼ teaspoon dried ginger
10. ½ teaspoon kosher salt
11. ⅛ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper (leave out for AIP)
12. 2 cups vegetable stock or chicken bone broth
13. ½ can full-fat coconut milk
14. Toasted pumpkin seeds, coconut cream and smoked paprika for topping (leave out for AIP)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add coconut oil. Once the screen reads "hot" and oil is melted, add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion begins to soften, 3-5 minutes.
2. Add squash and potato, and stir to combine. Cook another couple of minutes until squash begins to soften, stirring occasionally.
3. Press the cancel button on the screen, then add all other ingredients, with the exception of coconut milk. Stir to combine, then tighten the lid on the pot. Ensure vent valve is set to "sealing."