Description
Cozy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup is a warm, creamy delight that wraps you in comfort with every spoonful. This simple yet flavorful soup combines sweet butternut squash, aromatic spices, and rich coconut milk, making it the perfect meal for chilly nights. With minimal prep and effortless slow cooking, this dish offers a nourishing experience that can be enjoyed with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Dive into a bowl of this velvety goodness and savor the cozy vibes it brings to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by peeling and dicing the butternut squash, chopping the onion finely, and mincing the garlic.
- In the slow cooker, combine the butternut squash, onion, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth until all ingredients are submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the squash is tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender until smooth.
- Stir in the coconut milk until fully combined.
- Serve hot with fresh herbs on top and enjoy with crusty bread or a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg