
Butternut Squash Soup (Slow Cooker)
- Total Time: 4 hrs, 15 min to 8 hr, 15 min
- Yield: 6
Description
This simple slow cooker Butternut Squash Soup is vegan, gluten-free and filled with healthy ingredients. It’s also a perfect lower-cal comfort food. Why do we love it? It’s low-maintenance and so incredibly cozy and delicious! We hope your family loves it as much as ours does.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients:
- 1 medium (about 2 & 1/2 lbs) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 & 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large apple, cored and cut into quarters
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 2 & 1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped (about a thick 1″ nob)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 1 (14 oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk
Optional Toppings: (to taste)
- roasted pepitas (toss pepitas in pan on low heat, 1-2 minutes)
- cayenne pepper (if you like spice)
- rosemary, finely chopped
- cilantro
Instructions
- Combine all soup ingredients, except coconut milk, in slow cooker and toss. Cook on low for 8 hours or medium-high for 4 hours, until your squash and apples are soft.
- Stir in coconut milk and blend soup with an immersion blender directly in your slow cooker, until smooth. Garnish with toppings of your choice and enjoy!
Notes
Always check for FfL-friendly ingredients.
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4 to 8 hrs
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Prep Now, Cook Later, Slow Cooker
Absolutely in love with this butternut squash soup! The flavors are incredible, and it’s the perfect blend of comfort and health. The fact that it’s vegan and gluten-free is a fantastic bonus. So easy to make, and my family can’t get enough of it.
We’re thrilled to hear that you love our Butternut Squash Soup! Thank you for sharing your experience!