Lauki Soup | Bottle Gourd Soup - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Lauki Soup or Bottle Gourd Soup is quick, filling, rich and creamy soup that can be made in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker with just a handful of ingredients.
Servings 3
Calories 95kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium bottle gourd (lauki) peeled and diced (about 2.5 - 3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 medium garlic cloves minced
- 1 green chilli
- 1 medium onions finely chopped
- 1.5 cups water
- salt and black pepper for taste
- cilantro (coriander leaves) for garnish
Instructions
Instant Pot Method:
- Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add olive oil and once it's hot, add minced garlic, onions, green chili, and saute till onions soften.
- Add diced bottle-gourd, water or vegetable stock, and salt.
- Furthermore, close the lid on the pot and set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and timer to 5 minutes.
- When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid.
- Puree soup using a hand blender until smooth. If you don't have a hand blender, puree in a blender in batches once slightly cooled. Also, add crushed black pepper for seasoning.
- If you think the soup is too thick, you can add water or vegetable stock into the soup and boil for 2 minutes.
- Instant Pot Lauki ka Soup recipe (Keto Friendly Soup) is ready to serve. Sprinkle cilantro if required.
Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method:
- Follow the process mentioned above until step 2. Give 2 whistles and let the pressure release naturally. All the other steps remain the same.
Stovetop Pot Method:
- Follow the process mentioned above until step 4.
- Cover the pot with a lid and cook till lauki/bottle gourd gets soft about 15-20 minutes. Do stir once or twice in between. All the other steps remain the same.
Notes
I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.
Variations:
- Make it spicy: Sprinkle some crushed red chili flakes into this soup before serving to give a soup kick.
- Add in some extra veggies: feel free to add a handful of chopped broccoli along with the bottle gourd. You can also add potatoes when you cook bottle gourd, this gives more creamy texture, or blend in some of cooked/canned white beans for protein. You can also add some spinach while cooking bottle gourd.
- Vegan: You can also add some coconut milk to flavor up the soup.
- Toppings: You can also use roasted sesame or chickpeas as a healthier toppings option.
- Fresh Herbs: I have used cilantro. To make an Italian version add rosemary, oregano, or thyme.
Tips:
- Be sure to sauté the onion and garlic, in a little olive oil or butter first. The soup will have a rich flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 7.31g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1023mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 2g