Instant Pot Zucchini Soup
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5
Instant Pot Zucchini Soup
Description
The soup begins by sautéing diced zucchini, minced garlic, and sweet onion in olive oil using the Instant Pot's sauté function. Seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, the vegetables soften before vegetable stock is added. The pressure cooking step thoroughly cooks the zucchini and onion, intensifying their natural flavors.
After cooking and natural pressure release, the mixture is blended until smooth, creating a velvety texture. Heavy cream is stirred in last to add creaminess and mellow the sharpness of the garlic and spices. Adjusting salt and pepper finishes the seasoning.
This soup is best served warm as a smooth, gently flavored dish. The soft texture and mild zucchini taste make it suitable for serving as a starter or light lunch. It can be prepared entirely within the Instant Pot for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups zucchini diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup onion diced; sweet variety
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Turn your Instant Pot onto saute mode and add the olive oil.
- When the oil is hot add the zucchini, garlic, sweet onion, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Saute for about 5 minutes or until the onion and squash soften.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and pour in the vegetable stock.
- Add the lid to the Instant Pot, turn the nozzle to the seal position, and set the pressure high for 10 minutes. Keep in mind it can take 10-15 minutes to reach pressure in the Instant Pot.
- When the cooking time is complete allow the steam to naturally release for 5 minutes and then turn the nozzle to vent to manually release the rest of the pressure.
- When the lid unlocks, remove the lid, turn off the Instant Pot, and use an immersion blender (or pour the hot vegetables and stock into a high-powered blender) and blend until the soup is smooth. If you use a blender add it back to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream, taste, and season with additional kosher salt and black pepper if needed.
- Serve with pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of sour cream or heavy cream, or garnish with minced cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 808mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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