SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Mel Boyajian

Categories Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lb medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic
olive oil, to taste
3 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon fresh thyme
¼ cup coconut milk
pumpkin seed
fresh chive, chopped

Steps:

Add the butternut squash, onion, and garlic to a slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil and add vegetable broth, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours.
Using a hand blender, blend the ingredients until smooth, or transfer to a standard blender or food processor and carefully puree.
Add the thyme and coconut milk and blend to incorporate.
Garnish with pumpkin seeds and chives, if desired.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 12 grams