Creamy and soul soothing, hearty butternut squash soup makes the most of a few ingredients and freezes beautifully. Reserve the crispy pancetta topping and freeze it separately, then toss it in a pan briefly while the soup is reheating to preserve the texture.

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Although the chicken for this dish typically marinates in a yogurt bath before cooking, it will stay tender without it in this quicker Instant Pot version. Pull it from the freezer and serve with pillowy naan or rice and an easy cucumber salad for a complete meal.

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This glossy black bean soup comes together in under an hour – thanks to the pressure cooking of the Instant Pot, there’s no pre-soaking needed for the beans. Make it ahead and freeze for an even speedier meal during the week, or portion into smaller containers for weekday lunches.

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Chili is a familiar freezer standby – its hearty richness withstands the chill perfectly and reheats in a snap. This lighter version has lots of leafy kale and lean ground turkey for a healthy take. Try more of our best chili recipes.

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Three types of chiles makes this pork shoulder braise anything but boring. Simplify the cooking stage with the electric pressure function and enjoy these complex flavours any night of the week. Hominy adds heft and freezes like a charm.

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Comforting chicken cacciatore bathes bone in, skin on chicken thighs (dark meat stands up well to both braising and freezing) with red wine and a hit of tomato paste for a simple make-ahead entrée.

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Think beyond meat and put down the bottle of oil – this spicy Indian dish takes advantage of the Instant Pot’s pressure cooker to collapse the eggplant into pliant doneness without greasy frying. Discover more Indian-inspired recipes.

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Searing and pressure cooking pot roast in an Instant Pot takes much less time than the traditional methods, so this warming comfort dish can be on the table in a fraction of the time. Slicing the meat and freezing it in smaller portions covered in sauce will prevent it from drying out and cut down on defrosting time.

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