Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 1 1/2 lbs banana squash, peeled and chopped 1 pieces 1 leek, cleaned and cut into 1/2 pieces
2. 1 green apple, peeled, cored and chopped
3. 1 orange, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
4. 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
6. 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
7. 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
8. hot sauce
9. chives (to garnish)
Directions:
1. Combine squash, leek, apple, orange, broth, salt, pepper and thyme in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low about 6 hours or until veggies are tender. Puree soup mixture, in batches, in a blender or food processor.
3. Add hot sauce if desired.
4. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with chopped chives.
Enjoy your meal!