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Creamy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Easy and Delicious with Apple and Sage

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A warm, comforting, and creamy slow cooker soup featuring butternut squash, apple, and sage. This easy recipe blends sweet and savory flavors for a cozy fall or winter meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 large apple, peeled and diced (Granny Smith preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6–8 fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of ground nutmeg or cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash. Peel and dice the apple. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. (About 15 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Transfer sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Add butternut squash, apple, chopped sage leaves, vegetable broth, and apple cider. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until squash and apple are very tender.
  5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches in a regular blender carefully.
  6. Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg or cinnamon.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with a fresh sage leaf or a drizzle of cream. Pair with crusty bread or a fresh salad.

Notes

Sautéing onion and garlic before slow cooking adds depth of flavor. Use a sturdy peeler or sharp knife to peel butternut squash. Blend soup carefully to avoid hot splashes. Add cream or coconut milk at the end to prevent curdling. Adjust thickness with extra broth or water if needed. Soup tastes better the next day as flavors meld.

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