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Easy Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup with Sage

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A cozy, velvety butternut squash soup made in the crockpot with sage, garlic, and cream. Perfect for cold evenings, this simple recipe requires minimal prep and delivers rich, comforting flavor.

Ingredients

  • Butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 3 pounds or one large squash)
  • Yellow onion, diced (1 medium)
  • Garlic cloves, minced (4 cloves)
  • Fresh sage leaves, chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • Vegetable broth (4 cups)
  • Coconut cream or heavy cream (1/2 cup)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Optional: Pinch of nutmeg or cayenne

Instructions

  1. Prep the squash: Peel the butternut squash with a vegetable peeler, cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups).
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 4-5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and chopped sage, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Transfer to crockpot: Scrape sautéed mixture into crockpot. Add cubed squash and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
  4. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until squash is fork-tender.
  5. Blend until smooth: Turn off crockpot. Use an immersion blender to puree soup directly in pot. If using a regular blender, let soup cool 10 minutes, then blend in batches.
  6. Stir in cream: Add coconut cream or heavy cream and stir until incorporated. Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg or cayenne to taste.
  7. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh sage leaves, a drizzle of cream, or toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t skip sautéing the aromatics—it deepens the flavor. Cut squash into even 1-inch cubes for uniform cooking. Season gradually; broth adds salt. If soup is too thick, add extra broth; if too thin, cook uncovered on low for 30 minutes. Flavors deepen overnight.

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