SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND POTATO STEW

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Days are growing shorter and colder, time to break out the slow cooker and put some of those wonderful fall squash to good use. This stew will make your house smell absolutely wonderful while it's cooking.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 5h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 red onion
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, or more to taste
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon®), or more to taste
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the onion; cut slices into 1-inch pieces. Place into the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with squash and potatoes. Add water to cover the vegetables to a depth of 1 inch. Add ginger, garlic, bouillon, five-spice powder, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper. Stir.
  • Cover and cook on High for 4 hours, or Low for 8 hours.
  • Stir in rice and cook on High for 1 additional hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 441.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Andrew Rubio
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet butternut squash and potatoes.


Zenrik Young
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this stew. The sweetness of the squash was balanced out by the savory flavors of the other ingredients.


Teddy Kioko
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The stew is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Yusuf Maiyahaya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. The butternut squash was tender and flavorful, and the potatoes were cooked through but still held their shape.


Nini Johana
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This is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Rafi Rafi Rafi Rafi
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work.


Fredrick Mensah
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Jishan Chowdhury
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I also like to add a can of black beans or corn.


Husan Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were well-balanced and the stew was very hearty and filling.


Julicia Chambers
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This stew is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a few chopped carrots and celery.


Kingsley Okeke
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I made this stew in my Instant Pot and it was done in no time. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


suresh shing
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet butternut squash.


Mahar Ali
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious and healthy meal.


baby bump
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This stew is so flavorful and comforting. The perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Isaac Ages
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover butternut squash and potatoes.


Simon Jay Vanderpeet
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Easy and delicious! I made this in my slow cooker on a busy weeknight and it was perfect. The flavors were well-balanced and the stew was very hearty and filling.


Bryan Shanahan
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This stew was a hit with my family! The butternut squash and potatoes were perfectly tender. I especially loved the hint of sweetness from the squash. Will definitely be making this again.