Creamy and comforting slow cooker pumpkin soup

This creamy and comforting slow cooker pumpkin soup is the perfect fall meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a delicious soup ready to enjoy. The blend of spices and pumpkin creates a rich and flavorful dish that will warm you up on a cold day.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, diced onion, minced garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until onions are soft.
3. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
4. Stir in heavy cream and olive oil.
5. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
6. Serve hot with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

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