Butternut Squash Soup (AIP, Paleo)

Squash is polarizing in my house. I love it all ways. My husband loves it some ways. My kids don't love it any way.

So squash - a key staple for AIP and Paleo - is a bit of a struggle in our family. But I still make it because at the end of the day, I need to stay nourished too!

To make this a complete meal, serve with shredded or cubed meat, and a fresh salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 large butternut squash, de-seeded, de-skinned and cut into 1" cubes

• 1 can coconut milk

• 2 apples or pear, de-seeded and de-skinned, cut into cubes

• 1 Tbsp turmeric

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1 cup cilantro, chopped for garnish

Preparation:

• Place all ingredients but the cilantro into a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 - 6 hours, until squash is tender with a fork.

• Blend until smooth with a hand blender, or high powered blender.

• Garnish with fresh cilantro.