Best Slow Cooker Blissful Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

SLOW-COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow cooker. This can easily be doubled if you're feeding a crowd. Once you've tried it, try mixing it up-add save or savory with the thyme or replace it with nutmeg. For a vegan version, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth. -Jennifer Machado, Alta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 to 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; saute until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add next 5 ingredients and 5 cups broth to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are soft, 6-8 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker. Stir in additional broth to reach desired consistency; heat through. If desired, top servings with sour cream. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Cream cheese is the secret to a creamy ready-when-you-want-it squash soup.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 6h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 butternut squash (2 lb), peeled, cubed
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion and remaining ingredients except cream cheese.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
In blender or food processor, place one-third to one-half of mixture at a time. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Return mixture to slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted, stirring with wire whisk until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g