Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Apple

You'll never guess this crock pot butternut squash soup recipe is just dump-and-go simple. The boost of flavor from maple syrup, apple-cider vinegar and spices makes all the difference! Serve this light soup as an appetizer for a vegetarian Thanksgiving feast or with a salad and crusty bread for weeknight dinners.

Ingreadient

  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups no-salt-added vegetable broth
  • 1 small butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and diced
  • 1 granny smith apple, peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • toasted pepitas or croutons for serving