Name: Easy Multicooker Mashed Chipotle-Honey Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 8 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, chopped, 1u0022 chunks; 1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced; 1 cup water, purified; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup half and half; 1/4 cup butter, unsalted; 3 tablespoons honey, raw; 1 pinch salt, to season; 1 pinch pepper, black or white, fresh ground

Jump to Recipe

The Multicooker Mashed Chipotle-Honey Butternut Squash is a vibrant and comforting dish that beautifully marries the natural sweetness of butternut squash with the smoky heat of chipotle and the subtle sweetness of honey. This creamy soup features a rich, velvety texture, making it an ideal choice for a cozy meal or appetizer. With roots in American cuisine, particularly during the fall and winter months, this dish reflects a fusion of flavors influenced by Mexican culinary traditions using chipotle. It’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome option for health-conscious eaters looking to enjoy seasonal flavors

Jump ahead

Try Primally Nourished™ 14 days free and instantly access thousands of nourishing recipes. Learn more

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories	205
Total Fat	9g
Saturated Fat	6g
Trans Fat	0.05g
Sodium	148mg
Total Carbohydrate	33g
Dietary Fiber	4g
Total Sugars	14g
Protein	2g

Compatible Diets

This recipe features dairy products, meaning it is incompatible with vegan diets. However, it is compatible with the following:

Gluten-Free
Vegetarian

Health Benefits

Butternut squash: is rich in essential nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber, which support eye health, boost the immune system, aid digestion, and help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
Raw Honey: is a nutrient-rich natural sweetener that contains several essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium, magnesium, manganese, niacin, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, and zinc. These nutrients contribute to its health benefits, such as antioxidant properties and support for immune function.
Chipotle chilies: Chipotle chilies offer numerous health benefits, including promoting weight loss, managing diabetes, reducing high blood pressure, and improving digestion, thanks to their rich content of vitamins, minerals, and capsaicin, which also supports heart health and boosts the immune system.
Half and half: provides essential nutrients, including calcium, vitamin A, and riboflavin, while also containing high levels of fat and calories, making it a rich energy source.

Full Recipe

Easy Multicooker Mashed Chipotle-Honey Butternut Squash Soup

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

205

kcal

Total time

minutes

Ingredients

8 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, chopped, 1″ chunks
1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced
1 cup water, purified
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup half and half
1/4 cup butter, unsalted
3 tablespoons honey, raw
1 pinch salt, to season
1 pinch pepper, black or white, fresh ground

Directions

Cut squash into 1″ chunks and mince chipotle chilies.
Mix squash, water & salt in a multicooker pot, secure lid, select ‘manual-high pressure’, and adjust time to 12 min. Turn off multicooker and quick-release pressure.
Drain squash in a colander and gently toss to remove excess water.
Return squash to pot and mash until mostly smooth, fold in chilies, half-and-half, butter & honey, and season with salt & pepper, and serve warm.

Notes

For a low-oxalate diet: substitute black pepper for white pepper.
The average heat-up time for multicookers is 15 min.
Adapted and reprinted with permission from America’s Test Kitchen. For more information about Cook’s Illustrated Magazine, Cook’s Country Magazine, and other publications by America’s Test Kitchen, call 800-526-8442. Selected articles and recipes, as well as subscription information, are also available online at americastestkitchen.com.
T