Orange Scented Squash Soup

1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 3  lbs  winter squash, peeled seeded and cubed
• 1  large cooking apple, peeled and cubed
• 1  strip orange zest
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
•  salt and pepper
• 6  thin slices oranges
•  snipped chives (to garnish)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except milk, cornstarch, salt and pepper, orange slices and chives in slow cooker; cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, adding 1 cup milk during last 30 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining milk and cornstarch, stirring for 2-3 minutes; discard orange zest.
3. Process soup in food processor or blender until smooth; season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Serve garnished with orange slices and chives.