Butternut Squash, Sausage & Wild Rice Soup | Instant Pot Recipe
Today we will be making some Savory & Satisfying Butternut Squash, Sausage & Wild Rice Soup using Leftover Butternut Squash from the Holidays! By following the recipe in the Recipe Card or Video below, you’ll get a Flavorful & Tasty new meal out of your Thanksgiving or Holiday Leftovers and not waste that Butternut Squash (or Sweet Potato) dish enjoyed at the gathering. Butternut Squash Soup is the ultimate comfort food on a cold day or if you’re in the mood for a thick hearty soup! When made in the Instant Pot, it is quick to put together as well. This Butternut Squash, Sausage & Wild Rice Soup has Savory and Slightly Sweet flavors that are sure to please!
You can give some other Soup Recipes a try –
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This Butternut Squash, Sausage & Wild Rice Soup Recipe is gone over, step by step in this video on YouTube. Check it out by following the link below!
Butternut Squash, Sausage & Wild Rice Soup | Instant Pot Recipe | Savory & Satisfying Soup Recipe (youtube.com)
Butternut Squash, Sausage & Wild Rice Soup
Butternut Squash Soup is the ultimate comfort food on a cold day or if you're in the mood for a thick hearty soup! When made in the Instant Pot, it is quick to put together as well. This Butternut Squash, Sausage & Wild Rice Soup has Savory and Slightly Sweet flavors that are sure to please!
Ingredients
Squash Ingredients
- 1 Medium Butternut Squash (about 3-4 Lbs) [Seeded, Peeled & Cut into 1" Pieces]
- 4 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
Wild Rice Ingredients
- 1 Cup Wild Rice
- 2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
Sausage & Other Soup Ingredients
- 1 Package Kielbasa or other Smoked Sausage (Andouille Sausage works well too)
- 2 1/2 Cups Onion (Coarsely Chopped) (about 2 Medium Onions)
- 2 Cups Corn (Fresh, Frozen or Canned & Drained)
- 1/2 Cup Half & Half (Optional) (*see Notes below)
- 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- If using Fresh Butternut Squash, Combine Squash ingredients above into Instant Pot Liner Pot and Cook 10 min [High Pressure] then Quick Release.
- Puree Butternut Squash in Instant Pot Liner Pot with Immersion Blender, once cooked, and set aside.
- If using Leftover Butternut Squash, Puree with 4 Cups of Chicken or Vegetable Stock to create a Soup Base, set aside.
- Combine Wild Rice Ingredients into Instant Pot Liner Pot, stir and Cook 25 min [High Pressure] then 15 min Natural Release. Set aside.
- Brown Sausage in Instant Pot Liner Pot on [Sauté] & [Normal] Mode until nicely caramelized. Add drizzle of Olive Oil or Avocado Oil if needed to prevent sticking.
- Remove Sausage, reserving its cooking fats in the Instant Pot Liner Pot and add the Onions. Cook Onions on [Sauté] & [Normal] Mode until nicely caramelized. Scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot Liner Pot with Spatula to Deglaze the Pot of the Sausage Cooking particles. Add drizzle of Olive Oil or Avocado Oil if needed to prevent sticking.
- Add Corn, Sausage & Butternut Squash Puree into the Instant Pot Liner Pot and Stir until well combined,
- Simmer on [Sauté] & [Less] Mode for 20 min. Stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and scorching.
- Stir in Wild Rice (Optional Half & Half and Additional Chicken/Vegetable Stock as noted in Notes below)
- Simmer on [Sauté] & [Normal] Mode for 10 min - so the flavors & ingredients can cook together and heat through.
- Add Salt & Pepper to Taste.
- Keep Soup Warm & Ready to eat on [Keep Warm] Mode.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a thinner soup, you can also add 2-4 Cups of Chicken or Vegetable Stock at this point as well.
- Enjoy this Savory & Satisfying Soup with Crusty Dutch Oven Bread!
No leftovers to use up? No Problem!
This Recipe goes over making the Soup from Fresh Butternut Squash as well as leftover items.
The Instant Pot (on Slow Cooker or Keep Warm setting) or a Crock Pot work great for keeping this Butternut Squash, Sausage & Wild Rice Soup Nice & Hot until you are ready to eat!
Pair this Butternut Squash, Sausage & Wild Rice Soup with some Crusty Dutch Oven Bread – The Perfect Cold Weather Meal!
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