Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
405 min.
6
247kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup! Perfect for chilly evenings, this gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Imagine the rich, creamy texture of butternut squash combined with the aromatic essence of sautéed onions and a hint of spice from cayenne pepper. This soup is a comforting starter or a satisfying snack that will leave you feeling nourished and content.

With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The combination of butter, onions, and spices creates a fragrant base that infuses the squash with incredible taste as it simmers. The addition of cream cheese at the end adds a luscious creaminess that elevates this dish to a whole new level.

Whether you're serving it as an elegant antipasto or enjoying it as a cozy meal on its own, this soup is sure to impress. With only 247 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that fits perfectly into any healthy eating plan. Gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a bowl of this delicious butternut squash soup that’s sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • lb butternut squash cubed peeled
  • cups water 
  • 0.5 teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  •  chicken stock cube 
  • oz cream cheese cubed

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • blender
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  3. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion and remaining ingredients except cream cheese.
  4. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  5. In blender or food processor, place one-third to one-half of mixture at a time. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Return mixture to slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted, stirring with wire whisk until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories247kcal
Protein6.9%
Fat59.87%
Carbs33.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.67
Glycemic Load
0.85
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.468695676845%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:246.71kcal
12.34%
Fat:17.3g
26.62%
Saturated Fat:8.55g
53.41%
Carbohydrates:21.61g
7.2%
Net Carbohydrates:18.32g
6.66%
Sugar:5.78g
6.42%
Cholesterol:38.52mg
12.84%
Sodium:809.92mg
35.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.48g
8.97%
Vitamin A:16765.65IU
335.31%
Vitamin C:32.81mg
39.77%
Vitamin E:2.68mg
17.84%
Potassium:613.85mg
17.54%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.13%
Magnesium:58.8mg
14.7%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.72%
Fiber:3.29g
13.15%
Calcium:121.66mg
12.17%
Folate:47.74µg
11.93%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.29%
Phosphorus:99.99mg
10%
Vitamin B3:1.94mg
9.68%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.58%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.91%
Selenium:4.83µg
6.9%
Copper:0.13mg
6.74%
Iron:1.17mg
6.52%
Zinc:0.45mg
3.01%
Vitamin K:2.73µg
2.6%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.6%