Description
This Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup is velvety, comforting, and naturally sweetened with carrots and apple. A hands-off fall favorite, it’s perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, or festive gatherings all with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 ½–3 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger (optional, for warmth)
½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream (for creaminess)
1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
1. Peel and cube the butternut squash, chop the onion, carrots, and apple, and mince the garlic.
2. Combine squash, carrots, apple, onion, garlic, broth, olive oil, and seasonings (salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger) in your slow cooker. Stir to mix.
3. Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for 3–4 hours, until squash and carrots are tender.
4. Use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker, or carefully transfer to a regular blender in batches. Blend until silky smooth.
5. Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream. Adjust seasoning to taste — add extra salt, pepper, or a drizzle of maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a swirl of cream, roasted pumpkin seeds, or fresh thyme.
Notes
For added depth, sauté the onions and garlic before adding them to the slow cooker.
To make it vegan, use coconut milk and vegetable broth.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup, Slow Cooker, Fall Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup, Easy Fall Soup, Creamy Butternut Soup, Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup, Cozy Soup Recipe