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    October 12, 2014

    Slow-Cooker Acorn Squash and Apple Soup for #SundaySupper

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    After a busy summer, and a short blogging vacation last month, I am finally back to #SundaySupper for this weeks Slow-Cooker event hosted by Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures and Heather of Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks. The recipes being shared this week range from soups to desserts and everything in between, including a few I never would think to make in the slow-cooker!

    I've been receiving a lot of squash from my CSA in the past few weeks, and some of it I had never cooked before, like acorn squash. I was determined to use something from my CSA loot for today's recipe, seeing as how I've been really bad about using all that produce (I know, horrible!) and can't even find time to freeze it, or I remember it at midnight and really don't feel like it. This Acorn Squash and Apple Soup uses two medium-sized acorn squash and sweet Gala apples, with a little sweet onion for extra zing.

    After chopping up the acorn squash and apples, along with the sweet onion, chopped carrots, and garlic, I put them in the slow-cooker and covered them with chicken broth;

    Squash and Apple Soup in the Slow Cooker

    and stirred in just a little bit of pepper. Set the slow-cooker to HIGH and let the soup simmer for about 5 hours. Then I pureed it with my new immersion blender (my old one broke a few weeks ago, if you remember my mentioning my pure sadness over it), stirred in a half cup of milk and was ready to serve.

    This soup is creamy, slightly sweet and peppery, and reminds me of the Pumpkin Soup I make every Thanksgiving, only sweeter. Don't get me wrong, it's not overly sweet, just the perfect balance!

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    I hope you enjoy this soup as much as we did, and find many other great recipes after this one at the bottom of this post.

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    3.84 from 12 votes

    Slow-Cooker Acorn Squash and Apple Soup for #SundaySupper

    Savory acorn squash and sweet apples blended together with a creamy finish, made completely in the slow-cooker.
    Prep Time45 mins
    Cook Time5 hrs
    Total Time5 hrs 45 mins
    Course: Slow Cooker/Soup
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 108kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium acorn squash (about 2 pounds)
    • 4 cups chicken broth or water for a vegetarian version)
    • 2 cups chopped Gala or other sweet red apple ,peeled
    • 1 carrot ,peeled and sliced (about ¼ cup)
    • ½ cup chopped sweet onion
    • 1 large clove garlic ,minced
    • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
    • ½ cup milk or light cream
    • fresh parsley ,for garnish

    Instructions

    • Using a very sharp knife, make a large slit in the tops of both acorn squashes. Place in the microwave on high for 3 minutes, turning after a minute and a half. Alternate: Place in boiling water for 2 minutes. Carefully remove. Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds and pulp, and then cut into wedges about 1-inch thick. Cut off the skins, getting as close to the skin as you can. Once the skins and any remaining pulp are removed, cut the squash into cubes between 1-2 inches thick.
    • Place the cubed squash, chopped apples, carrot, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker, pour in chicken broth or water, then stir in the white pepper.
    • Set the slow cooker on HIGH and cook for 4-6 hours, or on LOW for 8 hours, until squash is completely tender. Using an immersion blender, puree until smooth. Stir in milk, ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2270IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1.4mg

     

     

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    1. Angela says

      September 28, 2022 at 6:18 pm

      4 stars
      Tasty! I pan fried the onion, garlic and carrots for a few minutes before adding them to crockpot along with the rest - only had one medium squash so I added an extra carrot. Slightly bland at the end so I added some curry, salt and a chunk of cream cheese. Very nice! It was a pain peeling the squash even after microwaving it. Is there any easier way?

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        September 28, 2022 at 7:06 pm

        Hi Angela, unfortunately I have not found an easier way to peel any kind of squash. Your additions sound very good!

        Reply
    2. Brian says

      October 26, 2018 at 5:15 pm

      1 star
      Followed recipe exactly and soup was extremely bland. Thanks for sharing this recipe, but there are much better squash soup recipes out there.

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 27, 2018 at 2:20 pm

        Hi Brian, I'm sorry you didn't like it. Did you use chicken broth? I'm wondering if it might have to do with the brand/type of broth you used.

        Reply
    3. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

      October 13, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      i love squash soup yours sound delicious with apples in there!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 14, 2014 at 9:43 am

        Thanks Cindy!

        Reply
    4. Family Foodie says

      October 13, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      Squash, apple, onion cooked in chicken broth and pureed with cream? Yes, please! Love that you added some garlic in there too. I'll be trying this one Bernadette!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 14, 2014 at 9:44 am

        I add garlic to almost everything! But really, I just love making soups!

        Reply
    5. Amee Livingston says

      October 13, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Such a wonderful combo of fall flavors in this soup!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 14, 2014 at 9:45 am

        I agree. I think it could easily become my backup for pumpkin soup at Thanksgiving.

        Reply
    6. susan // the wimpy vegetarian says

      October 12, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      I've never made an acorn squash soup, but I make butternut apple soup a lot in fall. In fact, I'm eating some this very minute. So now I've GOT to try your soup!!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 14, 2014 at 9:49 am

        I think it's very similar, although this soup is a little thicker. I've never made butternut squash soup!

        Reply
    7. Tara says

      October 12, 2014 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      Love the sweetness that this soup would provide, delicious with the apples.

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 14, 2014 at 9:50 am

        Thanks, I loved the apples in it!

        Reply
    8. Arlene @FlourOnMyFace says

      October 12, 2014 at 11:28 am

      A perfect combination of Fall flavors!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 14, 2014 at 9:50 am

        Thanks Arlene!

        Reply
    9. Brenda T. @ Meal Planning Magic says

      October 12, 2014 at 10:42 am

      I am always looking for new ways to use acorn squash and this soup looks like a great way to try something new. I bet the addition of the apple gives it some kid-appeal too!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 14, 2014 at 9:53 am

        It should give kid-appeal, yes. Unfortunately,my picky daughter wouldn't even try it!

        Reply
    10. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      October 12, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Adore the sweetness of the apple mixed with the acorn squash. Lovely flavor combination and I also appreciated that you pureed this soup to a creamy consistency. It looks and sounds scrumptious!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 12, 2014 at 10:20 am

        Thanks Renee!

        Reply
    11. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

      October 12, 2014 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      Well, the hubs dropped my crockpot last night and broke it, so I'm in crockpot sadness right now and especially reading all these wonderful recipes. Love this soup, so fabulous with Fall flavors. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 12, 2014 at 10:23 am

        Oh no!! That's horrible Lea Ann. I own 3 slow cookers, so I always have a back-up, but I prefer the one that is in all of my slow cooker recipe photos. I'm hoping to win one of the new programmable one's.

        Reply
    12. Liz says

      October 12, 2014 at 7:41 am

      Squash and apples are such an amazing pairing! What a delectable soup!!!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        October 14, 2014 at 9:54 am

        Thanks Liz!

        Reply
    13. Renee says

      October 12, 2014 at 6:34 am

      What a lovely combination of acorn squash and apple. The soup looks so smooth and luscious too.

      Reply

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