Step 1

Place the prepared pumpkin, potato, onion, apples, and garlic into the slow cooker pot turned to high.

Step 2

Add the vegetable stock to the pot. Sprinkle over the spices, and give everything a stir.

Step 3

Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8 hours.

Step 4

Using a handheld blender, blend everything until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Step 5

If the soup is too thick for you, add the extra hot stock and blend to combine. Alternatively, you can also add some milk and mix thoroughly.

Step 6

Turn the slow cooker to low until ready to serve.

Step 7

To serve, ladle into warmed bowls or hollowed-out pumpkins, and garnish with a swirl of milk or cream, pumpkin seeds, and/or chopped fresh red chilies. Enjoy!