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Best Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

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This creamy, dairy-free butternut squash soup is made effortlessly in the slow cooker. It’s the perfect cozy, hands-off meal for busy days, packed with flavor and whole-food ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large butternut squash (about 3–4 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (from a can)
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: toasted pumpkin seeds, extra coconut milk, fresh thyme or sage, olive oil, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Peel and cube butternut squash into 1-inch pieces. Peel and chop carrots into similar-sized chunks.
  3. Add cubed squash, chopped carrots, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker with the sautéed onion mixture. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-6 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours, until squash and carrots are very tender.
  5. Turn off slow cooker. Stir in full-fat coconut milk and maple syrup.
  6. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup directly in the slow cooker until smooth. Alternatively, carefully blend in batches in a countertop blender (vent the lid and start on low).
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and add desired toppings.

Notes

Don’t skip sautéing the aromatics—it builds deep flavor. Add coconut milk at the end to prevent curdling. For a thicker soup, simmer with the lid off for 15-20 minutes. For a roasted flavor, roast the squash and carrots at 400°F for 25-30 minutes before adding to the slow cooker.

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