Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
  • 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1-1/2 pounds pumpkin (seeded, peeled, and cut into cubes (pumpkin can be precooked or raw))
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if not on a vegan diet )
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (plain yogurt or heavy cream if you are not on a vegan diet)
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (OPTIONAL (only if not on a vegan diet))

Instruction

  • On the stovetop: Heat a medium pot over medium heat, add the oil, sweat the onion for 3 minutes, and then cook the pumpkin for 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, and vegetable broth.
  • Cook on medium-high heat for about 5-8 minutes (or until the pumpkin is fork-tender if starting from raw). Purée the pumpkin mixture in a blender or with an immersion blender until creamy.
  • Let it cook over medium heat for 5 additional minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk (or yogurt or heavy cream), and cook for an additional minute.
  • Remove the soup from the heat. Serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil and roasted and salted pepitas (and Parmesan cheese if you are not on a vegan diet). Enjoy!
  • In the Instant Pot: Press the sauté function and let it heat for about 4-5 minutes. Add the oil, sweat the onion for 3 minutes, and then cook the pumpkin for 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, and vegetable broth.
  • Cancel sauté, lock the lid, and secure the valve. Press the soup button and manually set it to 10 minutes. It will cook at high pressure. As soon as the cooking time comes to an end, do a quick release.
  • Purée the pumpkin mixture in a blender or with an immersion blender until creamy with the coconut milk (or yogurt or heavy cream).
  • Serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil and roasted and salted pepitas (and Parmesan cheese if you are not on a vegan diet). Enjoy! Take a look at how pressure cookers work for making variations of this soup and other recipes.