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Slow Cooker Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Slow Cooker Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is perfect for the busy home cook! Make this rich soup using the crockpot for a hassle-free dinner!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth plus more if needed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 cups diced butternut squash roasted or raw
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- freshly ground black pepper
Toppings:
- chopped fresh cilantro
- pepita seeds
- drizzle of cream
Instructions
Roast the Squash - optional:
- For more flavor, mix the cubed squash with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, arrange on a baking sheet, and roast for 30 minutes at 400 degrees F.
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Make the Soup:
- Add all the ingredients from the SOUP section, except the heavy cream, to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the cream and use a potato masher to puree the squash.
- Taste and adjust for salt, pepper, and other seasonings. If the soup is too thick add more warm cream or warm broth.
- Use a blender or an immersion blender to cream the soup as much as you like.
- Serve garnished with cream, cilantro, and pepita seeds.
Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
846mg
(35%)
Potassium
573mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
15282IU
(306%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 846mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 15282IU | 306% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.