Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash (2-2 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed (about 5 cups)

  • 3 cups "no-chicken" broth or vegetable broth

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 4 teaspoons curry powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

  • 1-2 tablespoons lime juice, plus wedges for serving

  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

  1. Stir squash, broth, onion, curry powder, garlic powder and salt together in a 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook until the vegetables are very tender, 7 hours on Low or 3 1/2 hours on High. Turn off heat and stir in coconut milk and lime juice to taste. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Garnish with cilantro.