Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cups butternut squash puree
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and
• thinly sliced
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 small bay leaves
• 3 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche
• 1/4 tsp. ground coriander (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger (optional)
• 8 baguette slices, each 1/2 inch thick,
• lightly brushed with olive oil and toasted
• until golden brown
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste