Name: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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January 22, 2026

This Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup is rich, creamy, and full of warm, cozy flavor. Just toss everything in and let the slow cooker do the work. It’s the kind of easy comfort food that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Peel and cube the butternut squash.

Peel the onion and quarter it.

Peel the garlic cloves.

Add the olive oil to your slow cooker.

Add the cubed butternut squash.

Add the onion, garlic, vegetable broth, milk, ground cumin, ground coriander, tumeric, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.

Stir the ingredients until well combined.

Cook in the slow cooker for 5-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high, until the butternut squash is tender.

After it is cooked, use an immersion blender to blend everything until it becomes smooth and creamy.

Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Squash Prep Pro Tip 🔪
Peel and cube the butternut squash the night before to save time and prevent last-minute kitchen stress. Use a sharp chef's knife and stabilize the squash on a damp kitchen towel for safe, easy cutting.
Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️
Toast ground turmeric, cumin, and coriander in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the slow cooker to enhance their depth and complexity of flavor.
Creamy Texture Hack 🥛
For an ultra-smooth soup, use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker, or carefully transfer to a high-powered blender in batches for silky-smooth results.
Flavor Layering Magic 🧅
Caramelize the onions and garlic in a separate pan before adding to the slow cooker to develop a richer, more complex base flavor for the soup.
Garnish Like a Pro 🥣
Finish the soup with a swirl of cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika to elevate both the presentation and flavor profile.