We made it though the remnants of Matthew virtually unscathed – just a few tree limbs down while others had entire trees downed or worse. So, we give thanks today by making a very Autumn recipe – Butternut Squash Red Lentil Soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 large butternut squash peeled and chopped into pieces
• 16 ounces of dry red lentils rinsed
• 1 medium onion diced
• 5 cloves of garlic diced
• 3 celery stalks chopped
• 3 medium sized carrots chopped
• 1 carton vegetable broth (32 FL. OZ.)
• 2-4 cups of water (add two and then 2 more if needed)
• 2 tablespoons of poultry seasoning
• 3 shakes of nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Prep all ingredients as indicated above. Place in a slow cooker pot. Cook on low for 8 hours. Stir occasionally and add additional water if needed as directed above.

Enjoy!

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