Ingredients
1
large butternut squash (about 4 lb), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 10 cups)
1
large apple, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 3/4 cups)
1
large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2
teaspoons curry powder
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon white pepper
3 1/2
cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2
cup canned coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
3
tablespoons packed brown sugar
1
small red apple, unpeeled, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup), if desired
Preparation
Spray 4- to 5- quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, toss squash, apple, onion, curry powder, salt and white pepper. Pour broth over vegetable mixture.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Pour about 3 cups of the soup mixture into blender; add coconut milk and brown sugar. Cover and blend until smooth; return to cooker. Blend remaining soup mixture, in 2 more batches of 3 cups each, until smooth; return to cooker.
Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or unto hot. Serve topped with chopped apple.
