Description
This slow cooker butternut squash soup is packed with flavor from curry, ginger, and warm spices like turmeric. It’s vegan, super creamy, and paleo and Whole30 compliant!
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, seeded and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, roughly chopped (about a 2-inch piece)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 15 oz canned unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth, plus more if needed
- Cilantro, Greek yogurt, and/or roasted squash seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Combine the butternut squash, ginger, garlic, onion, curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, coconut milk, and broth in a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the squash is very tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully blend the soup in batches using a regular blender. If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water.
- Serve hot and garnish with cilantro, Greek yogurt, and/or roasted squash seeds if desired.
Notes
- If the soup is too thin, leave the slow cooker uncovered and continue cooking on high until thickened. For a faster option, transfer the soup to a pot and simmer uncovered on the stovetop.
- To prep ahead, peel and chop the vegetables and combine them with the spices in the slow cooker. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months. Add the vegetable stock and coconut milk when ready to cook.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- For a stovetop version, sauté the vegetables in a little olive oil over medium-high heat until softened. Add the spices, broth, and coconut milk, then simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Blend until smooth.
- Nutrition information does not include added sodium from seasoning to taste or optional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American