Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 large butternut squash (about 2-3 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional); 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (or unsweetened almond milk); 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for slight sweetness); Pumpkin seeds (optional); Chopped fresh parsley (optional); Extra coconut milk for drizzling (optional)