The Perfect Pumpkin Soup

What You Need:

• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped.
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups low sodium chicken stock or broth, fat removed
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped

What You Do:

1. Combine all ingredients except cornstarch, cold water, and fresh parsley in slow cooker. Mix well.
2. Cover. Cook on low 5-6 hours.
3. During the last hour add cornstarch mized with water and stir until soup thickens.
4. Just before serving, stir in fresh parsley.