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Slow Cooker Apple, Turmeric and Kabocha Squash Soup -  Let the slow cooker do the work for you with this anti-inflammatory paleo, vegan and whole30 compliant kabocha squash soup! It's an easy, healthy and gluten free fall meal! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

Ingredients

  • 1 medium kabocha squash peeled, deseeded, and cubed
  • 4 large Fuji apples roughly chopped (about 7 cups)
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons halved deglet noor dates tightly packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of pepper to taste
  • 1 - 1 1/4 cups full-fat coconut milk

For garnish

  • 3 large Fuji apples, spiralized with the 3-milimeter blade
  • 6 tablespoons golden raisins packed
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  • Place the cubed kabocha, apples, broth, dates, turmeric, ginger, salt, cinnamon, and pepper in a 7-quart slow cooker and stir until combined.
  • Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the squash is very soft and tender.
  • Transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender if you have one!) and add the coconut milk. Blend until smooth. 
  • Divide the soup between the bowls and garnish with apple spirals, raisins, and cilantro.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 50.1g (17%) Protein: 3.8g (8%) Fat: 9.1g (14%) Saturated Fat: 7.6g (48%) Sodium: 587.4mg (26%) Fiber: 6.9g (29%) Sugar: 36.1g (40%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.