"Easy butternut squash soup that is made in the slow cooker. Top with maple roasted chickpeas for an extra special soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
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3 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
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1 medium butternut squash (peeled, seeded and chopped into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups))
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1 large apple (peeled and chopped (I used Granny Smith))
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2 14 oz cans low sodium vegetable broth
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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1 15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon salt