Ingredients

2

lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)

1

large apple, peeled, chopped

1/2

cup chopped onion

1

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1 1/4

cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/2

cup heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients except whipping cream.

Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours.

Pour half of the squash mixture into blender. Cool 5 minutes. Cover; blend until smooth. Pour into 8-cup measuring cup or large heatproof bowl. Repeat with remaining squash mixture. Return squash mixture to slow cooker. Stir in whipping cream.

Cover; cook on High heat setting about 5 minutes or until heated through.