Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
A bowl of butternut squash soup can be deeply comforting, especially during colder months, making it an ideal choice for a cozy meal. This is the easiest, slow cooker butternut squash soup recipe – perfect for all you butternut lovers out there! This soup recipe uses only 5 ingredients and very minimal prep, there’s no need to peel the squash! Since it’s made with canned coconut milk, it’s also dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan which is great if you have dietary restrictions at home. More butternut squash recipes you may also enjoy, Butternut Squash Soup with Pears and Butternut Squash Lentil Soup.
Why You’ll Love This Crock Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Simple to Make: With basic ingredients and a blender or immersion blender, you can make a creamy and delicious butternut squash soup without much hassle. Just 5 ingredients – save time and money in the grocery store. Cream and delicious! One of my favorite fall soup recipes! Great for all dietary restrictions: This soup is weight watcher friendly, dairy-free, vegan, high in fiber, vegetarian and Whole30 compliant. Anti-inflammatory: Butternut squash contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which can help reduce inflammation in the body. Rich in Nutrients: Butternut squash is packed with a variety of essential vitamins and minerals. These include vitamin A (from beta-carotene), vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and magnesium, among others.
Ingredients
Vegetables: 1 small whole butternut squash, halved, seeded but not peeled) Aromatics: 2 large shallots Liquid: chicken or vegetable broth and light canned coconut milk, plus optional more for garnish Spice: pinch of nutmeg Garnish: chives, pepitas
(see exact measurements down below)
How To Make Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Storage
The soup stores well, making it a great option for meal planning. You can freeze it in batches for up to 3 months and have a nutritious meal ready to go on busy days.
Variations
Swap butternut squash for kobacha squash or buttercup squash. Add more broth to thin it out if it’s too thick.
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