Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

INGREDIENTS

32 oz

frozen butternut squash cubes (about 6 to 7 cups)

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1/4 tsp

curry powder

1/4 tsp

ground ginger

1/4 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

salt, plus more to taste

Freshly ground black pepper,

2 cups

chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

1 cup

unsweetened apple juice

1/2 cup

half-and-half

Sour cream, for serving (optional)