SLOW-COOKER MAPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Taste the flavors of autumn with squash, apples, maple and spice cooked in a cozy soup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups cubed peeled seeded butternut squash (about 3 lb)
1 large apple, peeled, chopped
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
1/2 cup real maple syrup
3/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix squash, apple, onion, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Pour broth over vegetable mixture.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours (or on High heat setting 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours).
  • Pour about 3 cups of the soup mixture into blender. Cover; blend until smooth. Pour into 8-cup measuring cup or heat-proof pitcher. Blend remaining soup mixture in 2 more batches; pour into measuring cup. Pour pureed soup back into slow cooker. Stir in half-and-half and syrup.
  • If needed, increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 15 minutes longer or unto hot. Top each serving with yogurt; sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

Mark Kedamwana
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I can't wait to try this soup. It sounds delicious.


lee parker
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This soup is a must-try for any butternut squash lover.


Nahid Roki
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I'm definitely going to be making this soup again. It's a new family favorite.


Md Boikka
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This soup is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make a large batch, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wasim kiani
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I love that this soup is made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw everything in and let it cook all day.


Ntando Ncanywa
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Red_ Dipz
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this soup changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


Ashley Nicholson
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This soup is perfect for a fall day. It's warm and comforting, and it just makes me feel happy.


John Harrison
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I was really impressed with how flavorful this soup was. I wasn't sure how the maple and butternut squash would go together, but it was amazing.


CHAND Yaseen
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


Ekeleme Nkiruka
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Singh Kaur
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The maple and butternut squash flavors were perfectly balanced, and the soup was so creamy and smooth.