Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
When the weather cools down, nothing beats a big bowl of soup that’s creamy, cozy, and oh-so comforting, and this Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup checks all the boxes.
With just 15 minutes of prep, your crockpot does the rest, slowly cooking butternut squash, onion, garlic, and spices into a silky-smooth soup that tastes like fall in a bowl. It’s completely dairy-free (thanks to coconut milk), vegan, and makes enough to feed the whole family.
It’s one of those set and forget recipes (yay for that!) where you toss everything into the crockpot, let it work its magic, and come back to a big pot of comfort food. It is so creamy that even picky eaters usually go for seconds.
Why You’ll Love This Soup
✨ Easy: Just 15 minutes of prep, then your slow cooker takes over.
✨ Kid-approved: Smooth, cozy, and naturally a little sweet from the squash.
✨ Wholesome comfort: Dairy-free and vegan, but still rich and creamy thanks to coconut milk.
✨ Make-ahead friendly: Perfect for meal prep, you can reheat it all week long.
Here’s What You’ll Need
How to Make Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours on low (or 3–4 hours on high)
Servings: 4
1. Chop your veggies: Peel and cube the butternut squash, quarter the onion, and peel the garlic cloves.
2. Load the slow cooker: Add olive oil, onion, garlic, veggie broth, coconut milk, spices, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
3. Let it cook: Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the squash is fork-tender.
4. Blend it up: Use an immersion blender right in the slow cooker to blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Taste test: Adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Serve and enjoy: Ladle into bowls, drizzle with a little extra coconut milk, and sprinkle with black pepper (or even fresh herbs if you’re feeling fancy).
Tips & Tricks
Make it extra cozy: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a little fall flavor twist.
Batch it up: Double the recipe and freeze leftovers in single-serve containers for easy lunches.
Kid hack: Serve it with breadsticks, grilled cheese dippers, or crunchy croutons, kids love dunking.
No immersion blender? Carefully transfer soup in batches to a regular blender. Just be sure to let the steam escape!
Serving Ideas
This soup is hearty enough to be a main dish, but it also pairs beautifully with:
- A fresh green salad
- Crusty bread or garlic toast
- Roasted chickpeas for some crunch
- A cozy sandwich night (think grilled cheese or hummus wraps)
This soup also keeps really well, so I usually stash a few jars in the fridge for busy weekday lunches. It’s nice to have something warm and nourishing in a bowl ready whenever I need it.
If you’ve been looking for a cozy, family-friendly recipe that practically cooks itself, this Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup is it. It’s one of those recipes you’ll want to make again and again, especially once the weather cools down.View More Soup Recipes
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Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
- 2 butternut squash peeled and cubed
- 1 onion peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves of garlic peeled
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Chop your veggies: Peel and cube the butternut squash, quarter the onion, and peel the garlic cloves.
- Load the slow cooker: Add olive oil, onion, garlic, veggie broth, coconut milk, spices, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
- Let it cook: Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the squash is fork-tender.
- Blend it up: Use an immersion blender right in the slow cooker to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste test: Adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle into bowls, drizzle with a little extra coconut milk, and sprinkle with black pepper (or even fresh herbs if you’re feeling fancy).
