So you can find this simple slow cooker butternut soup recipe on page 150 of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook. So this slow cooker butternut squash and coconut soup is packed full of the warming flavours of turmeric, ginger and chilli. But I just love to make delicious soups in my slow cooker all year round. And this one in particular works so well in any season. And the combination of flavours is simply incredible. But the squash, coconut, chilli, turmeric and ginger really do pack a huge punch of flavour. And not only is it super tasty but it is really healthy, too!
PREP 5 minutes
COOK 5 to 6 hours on low
SERVES 4 people
KIT you will need a slow cooker and hand held blender.
Ingredients for slow cooker butternut soup
500g butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Half a teaspoon of chopped red chilli (if you don’t like heat, leave it out)
1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
A 400ml tin of coconut milk
1 carrot, grated
500ml of vegetable stock
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon of curry powder
A thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 nuggets of frozen spinach, steamed
2 tablespoons of single cream (optional)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
single cream
a handful of steamed spinach leaves
Method
So first put the peeled and cubed butternut squash into your air fryer drawer. Then drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
And cook at 180°C for 10 minutes, turning or shaking the air fryer basket occasionally.
Alternatively, arrange the squash in a roasting tray, toss with the oil and cook in the oven at 180°C for 15 to 20 minutes.
Then transfer the squash to your slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients except the spinach and cream.
Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add the frozen spinach and cook for a further hour.
Using a hand blender, blitz the soup until smooth, then stir through the cream, if using. Then season to taste.
Serve your slow cooker squash soup with a swirl of single cream and some steamed spinach leaves. My air fryer flat bread would also go very well with this dish.
Similar recipes
So if you’re looking for more slow cooker inspiration, you might like to try my slow cooker chicken soup or my slow cooker pepper soup recipe