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Creamy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

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A velvety-smooth, comforting soup made with simple ingredients in a slow cooker. This recipe delivers rich flavor and a silky texture without needing heavy cream, relying instead on the natural sweetness of caramelized butternut squash.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash the butternut squash. Cut off the top and bottom to create flat surfaces. Slice down the sides to remove the skin, cut in half, scoop out seeds, and cube the flesh into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Place cubed squash into the slow cooker insert. Pour in the sautéed onion and garlic mixture. Add cumin, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour in the broth and stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the squash is fork-tender.
  5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer in batches to a countertop blender, venting carefully.
  6. Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or maple syrup if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Sautéing the onions and garlic before adding them to the slow cooker is crucial for building flavor depth. If using a countertop blender, never fill it more than halfway with hot liquid to avoid steam pressure explosions. The soup can be made vegan by swapping butter for olive oil and cream for coconut milk. Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors meld.

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