Comments on: Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken and Orzo

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:29:51 +0000

In reply to Christine H. Awesome! Thanks for sharing your tips Christine. So glad it was a hit.

By: Christine H

Christine H — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 02:39:27 +0000

My picky husband LOVED this soup, and even my 16yo son (who is meh on soups, typically) liked this. I had a very large squash, so I peeled and cubed it, tossed the cubes with a tiny bit of olive oil and salt, and then roasted them on 405 degrees for about 25 minutes (this way I had some extras for later). While they were roasting I started the rest of the recipe; used my stovetop PC. I used a small regular onion, veggie broth (one whole carton), and threw in part of a tomato that was in the fridge. Cooked for the 10 min. as suggested. Didn’t add any cream at the end, and the results were still creamy and delicious. Will definitely make again. Thanks Barb for the great recipe!

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:06:55 +0000

In reply to Deb.

Hi Deb – before peeling, but it’s not critical – if the squash is a little bigger or smaller squash it still works well.

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 04:46:43 +0000

Is the 1 1/2 lbs of squash measured before or after peeling and cubing?

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 19:17:47 +0000

In reply to Stacey. Thanks Stacey! Yes, I think coconut milk would be a delicious substitution.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 19:14:32 +0000

This sounds good. But we have a dairy allergy. Are there any substitutions that would work well? Maybe coconut milk?

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 02:59:45 +0000

In reply to Margaret.

Hi Margaret – glad you enjoyed it! The stovetop version non-pressure cooker version is here https://cityhomecountryhome.blogspot.com/2010/11/savory-butternut-squash-soup.html

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 23:39:40 +0000

Is there a stove top or crock pot version?
I made this tonight & it was delicious but my brother wants to give it a try & he does not have an IP

By: Barbara Schieving

Barbara Schieving — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 04:44:50 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. Thanks for sharing Jennifer!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 04:15:06 +0000

My friend whom I badgered to get an Instant Pot introduced me to the easiest way to cook/peel a whole butternut squash (or pumpkin): Pressure cook it! Wash the squash then put it in the PC with 1-2 cups water for 10-11 minutes. Use a quick release & when it’s cool enough to handle, simply cut off the softened rind & dice into squares.