SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP image

Categories Squash

Yield 6 1cup

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
2-4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and chopped
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Variation 1: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
2 apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 tbsp. maple syrup
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Variation 2: Ancho Chile Butternut Squash Soup
2 tsp. ancho chile powder or 1-3 chipotles pepper in adobo sauce
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. coriander
2 tbsp. maple syrup
Variation 3: Curried Butternut Squash Soup
1-3 tbsp. Thai curry paste
1 tbsp. fresh minced ginger
2 tbsp. maple syrup
Instructions

Steps:

Add everything to the slow cooker for the variation you are cooking. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until squash is completely tender. Use an immersion blender to blend to a smooth consistency. You could also use a regular blender and blend in batches. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Make it creamy! Add 1/2 cup of half and half, nonfat evaporated milk, or 4 oz. reduced fat cream cheese.