SLOW COOKER SOUP FOR 2! SMALL BATCH HOMEMADE CROCK POT SOUP RECIPES!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Almond milk is lower in calories while heavy cream adds richness.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and cheaper if you have scraps.

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Peel and scoop out the seeds of the butternut squash using a knife.

Add the butternut squash to the slow cooker.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth.

Add half of a red onion to the slow cooker.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.

Season with black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.

Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and mix well.

Cook on high for about 4 hours until the squash is tender.

Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt if necessary.

Optional: stir in 1/4 cup of half and half for richness.

Serve with fresh baked sourdough focaccia.

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