LENTIL PUMPKIN SOUP

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Garlic and spices brighten up my hearty pumpkin soup. It's just the thing we need on a chilly fall day. -Laura Magee, Houlton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound red potatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups water

Steps:

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low for 7-9 hours or until potatoes and lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges