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Creamy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Easy and Best

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A cozy and creamy slow cooker butternut squash soup with apple brown butter that is simple, comforting, and packed with unique flavors. Perfect for chilly nights and easy to prepare with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 large apple, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel the butternut squash and cube into roughly 1-inch pieces. Peel and dice the apple into similar-sized chunks.
  2. Add the cubed squash, diced apple, chopped onion, minced garlic, broth, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until squash and apples are tender. Alternatively, cook on high for 2-3 hours if in a rush.
  4. While the soup cooks, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add a few small apple pieces and cook, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and the apples caramelize slightly. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  5. Once the squash and apples are tender, turn off the slow cooker. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. If using a regular blender, puree in batches.
  6. Stir the apple brown butter into the blended soup. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Serve warm, optionally topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.

Notes

If the soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen it. To thicken, simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive or coconut oil and use plant-based yogurt or coconut cream as topping. Roasting the squash and apples before slow cooking adds deeper caramel notes.

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