Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup

Ingredients (15)

For the soup:

• 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeds and fibers removed, and cut into large dice
• 1 large red bell pepper, medium dice
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, medium dice
• 1 quart (4 cups) vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the garnish:

• 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt