Best 6 Slow Cooker Butternut Squash And Acorn Squash Bisque Recipes

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Butternut squash and acorn squash are two winter squashes that are perfect for making a creamy and flavorful bisque. Both squashes have a sweet and slightly nutty flavor that pairs well with a variety of spices and herbs. This slow cooker recipe makes it easy to create a delicious soup that is perfect for a cold day. The slow cooker does all the work, so you can sit back and relax while your soup simmers away. Serve the bisque with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER ACORN SQUASH



Slow-Cooker Acorn Squash image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium acorn squash
1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus 4 sprigs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

Steps:

  • Cut each acorn squash into 6 slices and remove seeds.
  • Pour the stock and cider vinegar into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the squash slices, drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with the thyme leaves and some salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • When the squash is fork-tender, heat a small saute pan over medium-high heat and add the butter. When hot but not smoking, add the thyme sprigs--they should sizzle--and fry for about 30 seconds, until darkened but not browned. Remove the sprigs to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool slightly before shaving off the leaves. Let the brown butter in the pan cool slightly, then drizzle it over the squash. Garnish with the fried thyme leaves.

SLOW-COOKER SQUASH STEW



Slow-Cooker Squash Stew image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, rinsed
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into large pieces
1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves and stems separated and roughly chopped
1 piece parmesan cheese rind, plus grated parmesan for topping (optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Crusty bread and/or lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water, scraping up any browned bits. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the chickpeas, squash, chard stems (not the leaves), the parmesan rind, if using, 2 teaspoons salt and 7 cups water to the slow cooker. Stir, then cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
  • Just before serving, lift the lid and stir in the chard leaves; cover and continue cooking 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to slightly break up the squash. Discard the Parmesan rind, if used. Ladle the stew into bowls; top with the grated parmesan, if desired, and serve with bread and/or lemon wedges.

ACORN SQUASH BISQUE



Acorn Squash Bisque image

The smooth texture of acorn squash gives this pureed soup its character; only a little half-and-half and butter are needed.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 acorn squashes (3 pounds total)
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Place squashes on a paper towel and microwave on high just until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the microwave, and halve each squash lengthwise (to speed cooling). When cool enough to handle, scoop out and discard the seeds. Scrape out flesh into a bowl; discard skin. (To prepare in oven, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Halve squash lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, on a rimmed baking sheet; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Roast until almost tender when pierced wtih a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape out flesh, discard skin, and proceed with step 2).
  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add squash, thyme, broth, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to medium, and cook until squash is very tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree mixture in a blender until very smooth, about 1 minute. Return to pan; add half-and-half, and season generously with salt and pepper. Thin bisque, if needed, by adding more water. Serve garnished with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE



Butternut Squash Bisque image

Great use for all that early fall vegetable! Nice start for a fall day dinner or lunch.

Provided by PHONELADY55

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup diced onion
¾ cup diced carrots
4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
3 cups vegetable stock
salt and ground black pepper to taste
ground nutmeg to taste
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in the butter and oil under tender.
  • Mix the carrots and squash into the pot. Pour in vegetable stock, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender.
  • In a blender or food processor, puree the soup mixture until smooth. Return to the pot, and stir in the heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil. Serve warm with a dash of nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 820.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

BUTTERNUT AND ACORN SQUASH SOUP



Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup image

This is a rich and sweet yet surprisingly simple soup that is wonderful served hot with crusty bread or cold with a dollop of sour cream.

Provided by LEAH977

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chopped sweet onion
1 quart chicken broth
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon to taste
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves cut side down in a baking dish. Bake 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Scoop the pulp from the skins. Discard skins.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend the squash pulp, onion, broth, brown sugar, cream cheese, pepper, and cinnamon until smooth. This may be done in several batches.
  • Transfer the soup to a pot over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 139.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

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

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm squash with deep-colored skin for the best flavor.
  • To save time, you can peel and cube the squash ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this soup on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Just be sure to watch it carefully so it doesn't burn.
  • To make the soup creamier, you can blend it with an immersion blender or in a regular blender until smooth.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped chives, or a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker butternut squash and acorn squash bisque is a delicious, creamy, and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover squash. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and healthy soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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