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Instant Pot Zucchini Soup
5 from 12 votes

Instant Pot Zucchini Soup

Instant Pot Zucchini Soup combines sautéed zucchini, garlic, and sweet onions with vegetable stock, cooked under pressure until tender, then pureed into a smooth, creamy soup. The addition of heavy cream adds richness and softens the savory flavors. This blended soup is mild and comforting, making it a gentle starter or light meal especially when warm and pureed.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 123 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Turn your Instant Pot onto saute mode and add the olive oil.
  2. When the oil is hot add the zucchini, garlic, sweet onion, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Saute for about 5 minutes or until the onion and squash soften.
  4. Turn off the Instant Pot and pour in the vegetable stock.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream, taste, and season with additional kosher salt and black pepper if needed.
  9. Serve with pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of sour cream or heavy cream, or garnish with minced cilantro.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123

% 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.