• On Oct, 05, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

132 Cals 3 Protein 25.5 Carbs 3 Fats
PREP TIME:
5 mins
COOK TIME:
8 hrs
TOTAL TIME:
8 hrs 5 mins
YIELD:6 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner, Lunch, Soup
CUISINE:American
This Slow Cooker Butternut Pear soup with a hint of ginger is vegan and dairy-free and so simple to make. Great as a starter or serve it as a meal with a salad or a sandwich.
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs butternut squash, halved, seeds removed (1 medium)
2 small ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced
2 large shallot, quartered
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, or 1-1/2 tbsp Better Bouillon w/water
1/2 cup coconut milk, plus more optional for garnish
pinch nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the squash, pears, shallots, ginger and broth in the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 8 hours or high 4 hours, until soft and cooked through, a knife should easily be inserted.
Remove squash from skin and discard the peel.
Stir in coconut milk and nutmeg.
Blend in a blender or using an immersion blender until smooth.
Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper and garnish with more coconut milk, if desired.
Serving: 11/4 cups, Calories: 132kcal, Carbohydrates: 25.5g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Sodium: 275mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 10gBlue Smart Points:2Green Smart Points:2Purple Smart Points:2