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Creamy Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Thyme

A close-up of a white bowl filled with vibrant orange crockpot butternut squash soup, topped with a swirl of white cream.
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Make this comforting, savory butternut squash soup easily in your slow cooker. This set it and forget it soup delivers classic fall flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large butternut squash (about 3 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, omit for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  2. Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture to your slow cooker.
  3. Add the cubed butternut squash, chicken or vegetable broth, water, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir all ingredients together until combined.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the squash is very tender.
  6. Carefully transfer the soup mixture in batches to a blender, or use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker. Blend until completely smooth.
  7. Return the pureed soup to the slow cooker (if you used a countertop blender). Stir in the heavy cream, if using.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth by 1/2 cup.
  • If you prefer a vegan butternut squash slow cooker recipe, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the heavy cream.
  • Garnish individual bowls with fresh sage leaves or a drizzle of pumpkin seed oil for extra flavor.
  • This recipe freezes well for make ahead slow cooker soup portions.

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