pumpkin apple soup

In a soup pot begin with
1/2 lb bacon, chopped

Cook until browned and then add
2 T olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped

When onion is transulcent, add
2 apples, peeled and chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped

Cook until apples are soft and add
2 cup water
1 can of pumpkin
2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup brown sugar
salt and pepper
1/3 cup crystallized ginger
1/2 t cumin
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t tumeric
1/2 t cayenne pepper

Simmer for about an hour and then puree.