Slow Cooker Squash Apple Soup

Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Squash Apple Soup
(164 calories | *2 WW SmartPoints)

This creamy delicious slow cooker squash apple soup is perfect for fall. And would be a beautiful start to Thanksgiving dinner.

Weight Watchers Friendly Slow Cooker Squash Apple Soup

Brimming with squash and apples, it’s not only good, it’s good for you too. Creamy and satisfying, it’s hard to believe there’s no cream in this slow cooker squash apple soup. A little bit of yogurt adds richness without fat and also brightens the sweetness of the squash.
 

Skinny on Slow Cooker Squash Apple Soup

There are lots of sweet spice options that would work well with this soup: ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, curry powder and even a chai tea bag.

But I decided to go in a more savory direction, opting for sage and thyme.

Slow Cooked Squash Apple Soup – 2 WW Freestyle SmartPoints

The most difficult part of this slow cooker squash apple soup recipe is peeling and cutting the butternut squash. If you are not sure what to do, here is a great tutorial for How to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash from Elise at Simply Recipes. I’ve also included a video at the end of the post.

According to my calculations each generous 1-1/2 cup serving of this creamy and delicious slow cooker apple squash apple soup has 164 calories and *4 Weight Watchers PointsPlus, *2 SmartPoints. Enjoy!

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Squash Apple Soup Recipe Variations

Other spices that would work in this creamy slow cooker squash apple soup:

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 – 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 – 2 teaspoons ginger
• 1 – 2 teaspoons curry powder
• A chai tea bag (removed before serving)

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Slow Cooker Squash Apple Soup Recipe

Slow cooker squash apple soup, a healthy, deliciously easy recipe perfect for fall

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time6 hrs

Total Time6 hrs 30 mins

Servings (adjustable): 6

Calories: 164

Author: Martha | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash, about 3 pounds, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 cup plain non-fat yogurt
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (optional)
• Chives (optional)

Instructions

• Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
• In a slow cooker, stir together the squash, apples, onion, broth, apple juice, sage, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until squash is tender.
• Carefully, puree small batches of the soup in your blender, until smooth. Be sure to fill the blender not more than two-thirds full and hold the cover of your blender in place with a folded dish towel to prevent it from exploding and burning you with hot soup! Pulse quickly a few times before blending continuously.
• Return the pureed soup to your slow cooker.
• Stir in the maple syrup and yogurt.
• Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
• Spoon into bowls and top each with a heaping tablespoon of the shredded cheese or chives, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Other spices that would work in this creamy slow cooker squash apple soup:

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 - 2 teaspoons ginger
• 1 - 2 teaspoons curry powder
• a chai tea bag

 

Weight Watchers PointsPlus: *4

Weight Watchers SmartPoints: *2

Weight Watchers Freestyle SmartPoints: *2

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Squash Apple Soup Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 -1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon cheese)

Calories 164 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Total Carbohydrates 29g 10%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Protein 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy autumn soup, slow cooked butternut squash soup

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Recipe source: adapted from 300 Slow Cooker Favorites (affiliate link) by Donna Marie Pye

*PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT Weight Watchers Zero Points fruits and vegetables using the WW Recipe Builder.

How to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash:

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