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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Easy Crockpot Dinner You’ll Love

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This creamy, comforting butternut squash soup is made effortlessly in the crockpot with wholesome ingredients. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for cozy weeknights, meal prep, or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and diced (preferably sweet like Fuji or Gala)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for sautéing)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat or light)
  • Optional garnishes: roasted pumpkin seeds, chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives), swirl of Greek yogurt or extra coconut milk, fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Peel and cube the butternut squash into 1-inch pieces. Chop onion, carrots, celery, and apple. Mince garlic.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  3. Add cubed butternut squash, sautéed (or raw) veggies, diced apple, dried sage, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the crockpot. Pour in the vegetable broth.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until the squash is fork-tender.
  5. Use an immersion blender directly in the crockpot to blend until smooth, or carefully transfer soup in batches to a countertop blender. For a chunkier texture, blend about 3/4 of the soup and mix back in.
  6. Stir in coconut milk and blend briefly to combine. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish as desired. Serve with crusty bread or your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté the aromatics before adding to the crockpot. If the soup is too thick after chilling, whisk in a little extra broth when reheating. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

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