Description

Warm up this season with an Easy Homemade Butternut Squash Soup made right in your slow cooker. This fall favorite combines creamy comfort with minimal prep, bringing soothing flavor to cool, cozy evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (approx. 2 lbs)

2 medium carrots, chopped

1 small yellow onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon mixed thyme and sage

1/4 cup cream or coconut milk (optional)

Instructions

1. Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash into small pieces

2. Chop the carrots and onion into chunks and mince the garlic

3. Place all vegetables into the slow cooker and drizzle with olive oil

4. Season with salt, pepper, and mixed thyme and sage

5. Pour the vegetable broth over the vegetables and stir to combine

6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours

7. Blend the cooked mixture with an immersion blender or in batches in a countertop blender until smooth

8. Stir in cream or coconut milk if desired and adjust seasoning

9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of cream or roasted seeds

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Category: soup
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups

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