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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy and smooth, with no prep or pre-cooking required, this Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup is a classic cool weather meal. Apples and a pinch of garam masala add an unexpected and totally comforting flavor to this soup that is freezer friendly, naturally gluten-free, and naturally vegan / vegetarian.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: freezer friendly, gluten free, slow-cooker, vegan recipe, vegetarian meal
Servings: 4
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $6.00

Equipment

  • 4-quart or 6-quart Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Butternut Squash Cubes (frozen will work, but it always tastes better to use fresh)
  • 1 Apple, peeled and cubed (a tart variety like Granny Smith is best)
  • 2 tsp grated Fresh Ginger (optional; sub 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 3 cups Vegetable or Chicken Stock

Instructions

  • Combine squash, apple, ginger, brown sugar, garam masala, salt, bay leaves, and stock in the bowl of a slow cooker. (To freeze: Combine all ingredients in a freezer-safe plastic bag or other freezer-safe container.)
  • Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours. (After cooking time is finished, the soup can hold on the warming function for up to 2 hours.)
  • Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. (Note: Depending on how your slow cooker works - how hot it gets and how much steam escapes during cooking - your soup may have reduced more than necessary. If the soup is very thick, add some water a bit at a time until it reaches the right thickness.)
  • Taste the soup and season with some additional salt if needed.

Notes

 If you are making this meal ahead for yourself or someone else, assemble as directed but do not cook. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 6 months. Print and attach the label below so cooking instructions are ready when you are!
butternut squash soup freezer label

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 24133IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg