Peel and cube the butternut squash (or grab the pre-cut kind if you’re short on time), quarter the onion, and peel your garlic cloves.
Add everything to your slow cooker—olive oil, onion, garlic, broth, coconut milk, spices, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir.
Set your slow cooker to low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours—whatever fits your day best.
Once the squash is fork-tender, use an immersion blender right in the slow cooker to blend until smooth and creamy. (Or transfer to a blender if that’s what you’ve got.)
Adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle into bowls and serve warm. Add a drizzle of coconut milk or a sprinkle of pepper on top.