You’ll never guess this crock pot butternut squash soup recipe is just dump-and-go simple. The boost of flavor from maple syrup, apple-cider vinegar and spices makes all the difference! Serve this light soup as an appetizer for a vegetarian Thanksgiving feast or with a salad and crusty bread for weeknight dinners.
Updated on April 22, 2024
Total Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
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Ingredients
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1 large sweet onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups no-salt-added vegetable broth
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1 small butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and diced
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1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and sliced
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Toasted pepitas or croutons for serving
Directions
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Combine onion, garlic, broth, squash, apple, oil, maple syrup, vinegar, thyme, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours.
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When the time is up, remove the lid and stir well. Puree with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Serve topped with pepitas (or croutons), if desired.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2019
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 167 | Calories |
| 7g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 |
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Serving Size 1 cup |
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Calories 167 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Carbohydrate 27g |
10% |
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Dietary Fiber 6g |
22% |
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Total Sugars 11g |
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Added Sugars 5g |
10% |
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Protein 2g |
3% |
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Total Fat 7g |
9% |
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Saturated Fat 1g |
5% |
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Vitamin A 15840IU |
317% |
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Vitamin C 23mg |
26% |
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Folate 32mcg |
8% |
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Sodium 369mg |
16% |
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Calcium 89mg |
7% |
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Iron 1mg |
8% |
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Magnesium 47mg |
11% |
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Potassium 481mg |
10% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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