Lunch: Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Add fresh apple for a twist on a classic restaurant favorite you can make your own kitchen with the help of the slow cooker. For extra ease, buy peeled and pre-cut squash—or DIY if you have time!

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

Instructions

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.

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