As a provider of functional medicine Burbank, we are here to share another hearty recipe. Our Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup is not only nourishing but also incredibly easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high (in the slow cooker)
Servings: 4
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:
- Start by peeling and cubing the butternut squash.
- Peel the onion and quarter it.
- Peel the garlic cloves.
- In a slow cooker, add the olive oil.
- Add the quartered onion, garlic, vegetable broth, coconut milk, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Cook in the slow cooker for 5-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high until the butternut squash is tender.
- Once cooked, use an immersion blender to blend everything until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the creamy butternut squash soup hot, and you can garnish it with a drizzle of coconut milk or a sprinkle of ground black pepper.
Our functional medicine Los Angeles encourages you to indulge in the simplicity of this recipe, perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with loved ones. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish is sure to impress. Enjoy!
And if you are looking for a functional medicine Studio City, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at Functional Medicine Los Angeles!