Slow Cooker Squash Soup
A creamy and comforting squash soup made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Perfect for chilly days! Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup heavy cream Optional toppings: chopped fresh parsley, toasted pumpkin seeds Instructions: Place butternut squash, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until squash is tender Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth Stir in heavy cream Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired