Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

A creamy and comforting butternut squash soup made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Perfect for a chilly evening.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
6
Time Required
8 hr

Ingredients

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3 lbs butternut squash
1 large onion
4 cloves garlic
4 cups vegetable broth
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.25 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Transfer the cubed butternut squash, sautéed onion and garlic mixture, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker.

  5. 5

    Stir in salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the squash is very tender.

    3 hr

  7. 7

    Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (in batches if necessary) or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.

  8. 8

    Return the pureed soup to the slow cooker. Stir in the heavy cream.

  9. 9

    Heat gently on low for another 15-30 minutes, or until heated through. Do not boil.

    15 min

  10. 10

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Perfect With

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