Proof that vegan, gluten-free food can be really damn easy? Chef nisha voras instant pot spicy thai butternut squash soup. The author of the vegan instant pot cookbook: wholesome, indulgent plant-based recipes (in stores june 2019) says the hardest part of making the recipe is chopping the butternut squash. Quick tip: microwaving the squash for 3 minutes will soften it and make it much easier to cut. And zero judgment if you want to buy the pre-chopped stuff. This recipe is all about big flavor for little work.