5 from 9 votes
Butternut Squash Soup
This Butternut Squash Soup recipe cooks fresh squash slowly in the slow cooker. Before serving, cream cheese is added for a creamy, simple, flavorful soup.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs 45 mins
Total Time
9 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
246 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (2 lb) butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 cups water
- 4 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese cubed
Instructions
- Peel the butternut squash and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in the bottom of a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the cooked onion to the slow cooker, along with the water, bullion, thyme, pepper and cayenne pepper.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the squash is tender.
- Add the cream cheese to the slow cooker and allow to cook for 30-45 minutes.
- Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. (Alternately, use an immersion blender and blend the mixture in the slow cooker.). Return the soup to the slow cooker to keep warm.
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Notes
- Adapted from Pillsbury Slow Cooker Recipes
- Adapted from Pillsbury Slow Cooker Recipes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include toppings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of recipe
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
990mg
(41%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 990mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.