Vegan Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

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  2 tbsp unsalted butter
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  1 medium yellow onion, diced
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  3 cloves garlic, minced
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  1 tsp ground cumin
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  ½ tsp ground cinnamon
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  ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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  ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
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  1 medium butternut squash (about 3 lb), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
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  1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
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  3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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  1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
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  ½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
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  ⅓ cup heavy cream
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For serving

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  1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
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  2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
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  2 tbsp sour cream or crème fraîche (optional)
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