Best 5 Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe for a delicious and nutritious dish? Try making butternut squash soup in your slow cooker! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a creamy, flavorful soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy weekend lunch. Butternut squash is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice for any meal. Plus, the slow cooker method allows you to cook the soup low and slow, resulting in a rich and flavorful broth. So grab your slow cooker and let's get started!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium butternut squash, medium yellow onion, garlic, olive oil, vegetable broth, ground ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, sea salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, coconut milk, pumpkin seed, fresh chive

Provided by Mel Boyajian

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lb medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic
olive oil, to taste
3 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon fresh thyme
¼ cup coconut milk
pumpkin seed
fresh chive, chopped

Steps:

  • Add the butternut squash, onion, and garlic to a slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil and add vegetable broth, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours.
  • Using a hand blender, blend the ingredients until smooth, or transfer to a standard blender or food processor and carefully puree.
  • Add the thyme and coconut milk and blend to incorporate.
  • Garnish with pumpkin seeds and chives, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 12 grams

SLOW-COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup image

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

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

EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



Easy Butternut Squash Soup image

When the weather turns cold, get cozy with a bowl of this butternut squash soup. This recipe is super easy. The cream adds richness, but if you're looking to cut calories, it can be omitted. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings (2 1/4 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled and cubed
4 cups vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional: Additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage leaves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in squash, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Butternut Squash Soup Recipe by Tasty image

If there's one thing you should be eating more of this fall, it's butternut squash soup (the homemade kind, of course). This seasonal recipe is easy to whip together in no time, and you can make a big batch at once to freeze for lazy nights or on-the-go work lunches.

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Sides

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup onion, chopped
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add the garlic and onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the potato, celery, carrot, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add the butternut squash, broth, water, bay leaf, and thyme and stir. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove the thyme stems and bay leaf.
  • Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  • Let cool for 2 minutes, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 14 grams

SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH



Slow Cooker Butternut Squash image

I couldn't find a good recipe for slow cooked squash online, so I just made one myself!

Provided by Sockbum

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 6h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes
1 cup apple juice
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine butternut squash and apple juice in a slow cooker. Whisk butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl; drizzle over butternut squash.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Carbohydrate 60.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that is firm and has a deep orange color. Avoid squash that has blemishes or soft spots.
  • Peel and cube the squash: Use a sharp knife to peel the squash, then cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp, then cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
  • Sauté the aromatics: Heat some olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the spices: Stir in the ground cumin, ginger, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute, until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add the squash and broth: Add the cubed butternut squash and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Puree the soup: Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, or a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This easy slow-cooker butternut squash soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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