Slow Cooker: Fresh Pumpkin Soup

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

8 cups chopped fresh pumpkin

4 cups chicken broth

3 small apples, peeled and chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp minced gingerroot

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. In a slower cooker, combine all ingredients.

2. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until pumpkin and apples are tender.

3. Allow mixture to cool slightly; process in batches in a blender or food processor.

4. Transfer to large saucepan; heat through.