Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Plant-Based Whole 30 Freezer Meal Recipe

Let’s talk about the masterpiece we have created for your kitchen: our Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. Cultivated for flavor and convenience, it’s packed with Whole 30-approved nutrition, delivering a wholesome, scrumptious Hail Mary to your busiest of days.

While you check things off your to-do list, the sweetness of butternut squash melds with the crisp, tangy note of Gala apples, expectantly waiting to deliver spoonfuls of velvety goodness when the dinner bell rings. You sit with your loved ones, dishing out bowlfuls of flavor, grateful to enjoy a symphony of flavors with practically zero effort. 

Can you picture it? We can, and it’s precisely why we created this recipe. In a world where school, activities, work, and social lives collide, we all need a simpler approach to the meal that gathers us around the table. Join us and see for yourself how you can have just that without sacrificing taste or nutrition. Let’s cook and learn together!

Why You’ll Love this Easy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

• Convenience: As a freezer meal, this recipe is a time-saver on the nights cooking feels like a chore.
• Seasonal Delight: Butternut squash and apples bring your tastebuds to a cozy autumn night any day of the year.
• Nutrition-Packed: Loaded with vitamins and minerals, this is a wholesome choice for the whole family.

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Plant-Based Whole 30 Freezer Meal Recipe

The sweetness of butternut Squash melds with the crisp, tangy note of Gala Apples, expectantly waiting to deliver spoonfuls of velvety goodness when the dinner bell rings. You sit with your loved ones, dishing out bowlfuls of flavor, grateful to enjoy a symphony of flavors with practically zero effort.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 hours hrs

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Equipment

• 1 gallon freezer bag
• 1 Slow Cooker
• 1 Immersion blender

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Butternut squash peeled and cubed
• 2 Gala apples diced
• 1 1/2 cup Sweet onion diced
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg

Day of Cooking:

• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup Coconut cream (from a 14.5 oz can of full-fat coconut milk)

Instructions

 

Prep/Freezer Directions:

• Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method
• Add all ingredients, except the coconut cream and vegetable broth, to the freezer bag.
• Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker Directions:

• Dump the contents of the freezer bag plus 4 cups of vegetable broth to a slow cooker.
• Cook on high for 5-7 hours.
• Blend soup using an immersion blender, high-speed blender, or food processor. (Be sure to vent while blending hot soup).
• Stir in coconut cream.
• Serve and enjoy!

Keyword Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, Freezer Meal Soups, Plant Based Soup Recipes, Slow cooker soup

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Equipment Needed to Make Delicious Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

• 1 gallon freezer bag
• 1 Slow Cooker
• 1 Immersion blender

Ingredients for your Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Plant Based Recipe

• 1 Butternut squash peeled and cubed
• 2 Gala apples diced
• 1 1/2 cup Sweet onion diced
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• Day of Cooking:
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup Coconut cream (from a 14.5 oz can of full-fat coconut milk)

How to Make a Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Prep/Freezer Directions:

1. Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method
2. Add all ingredients, except the coconut cream and vegetable broth, to the freezer bag.
3. Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker Directions:

1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag plus 4 cups of vegetable broth to a slow cooker.
2. Cook on high for 5-7 hours.
3. Blend soup using an immersion blender, high-speed blender, or food processor. (Be sure to vent while blending hot soup).
4. Stir in coconut cream.
5. Serve and enjoy!

What to Pair with your Easy Squash and Apple Soup

Sides:

• Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
• Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

Desserts:

• Apple Crisp
• Roasted Red Pears with Cinnamon Walnuts
• Coconut Date Bites

Mocktails:

• Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail
• Cranberry Orange Mocktail
• Cucumber Mojito

Popular Substitutions and Additions

Substitutions:

• Apple: If Gala apples aren’t your favorite or if you can’t find them, try Granny Smith for a tart flavor.
• Squash: Although our favorite in this recipe is butternut, acorn, pumpkin, or honeynut squash are great alternatives. Just beware the flavor profile will change a bit if you choose one of those options.

Additions:

• Spices: Adding cloves and cardamom deepens the flavor profile, while adding turmeric and paprika brings a warm richness.

How to Reheat and Store Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Whole30 Recipe

Best way to store Make Ahead Butternut Squash and Apple Soup leftovers?

This is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make sure to allow your recipe to cool to room temperature before storing.

How long will Butternut Squash and Apple Soup last in the fridge?

In general, this Butternut squash soup leftover will stay fresh for 3 to 5 days when stored properly in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze leftover Butternut squash and apple soup leftovers?

Our preference is to freeze before cooking and to consume any leftovers within the recommended time frame. If you have to freeze leftovers, you can, just beware the flavor and texture will not be as scrumptious the second round.

How to Reheat Quick Butternut Squash and Apple Soup leftovers?

This is reheatable on the stove in a saucepan or in the microwave.

Quick Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Plant Based FAQs

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