Pressure-Cooker Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 min.

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and the leftovers were even better the next day! Try it with fresh corn muffins. —Molly Andersen, Portland, Oregon

Test Kitchen Approved

Pressure-Cooker Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup

Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 3 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir pork and onion until browned. Press cancel. Stir in remaining ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Quick-release pressure. (A thermometer inserted into pork should read at least 145°.)
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