Slow Cooker Chicken & Butternut Squash Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of this nourishing Slow Cooker Chicken & Butternut Squash Soup!

Perfect for chilly days, this soup is packed with protein, fiber, and warming spices to keep you full and fueled.

Just toss everything in the slow cooker, and let it work its magic. Healthy, delicious, and so easy!

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Slow Cooker Chicken & Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:

* 1 tablespoon olive oil

* 1 medium onion chopped

* 1 pound raw boneless chicken breasts or thighs

* 3 cups raw butternut squash cubed

* 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

* 1 cup carrots chopped

* 3 large garlic cloves, minced or to taste

* 1½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste depending on how salty your broth is

* 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage

* 1 tablespoon Rosemary or to taste

* 1/3 coconut milk or cream

* Diced apple for garnish (fresh or sautéed)

*Cinnamon and/or nutmeg to taste (optional)

Instructions:

* In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. add onions and garlic. Cool until lightly browned , about 5 minutes.
* Place onions and garlic in slow cooker and add remaining ingredients except for coconut milk and apples Stir to combine.
* Cover and cook on high until the chicken and veggies are cooked through, about 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low (times vary depending on your slow cooker).

* carefully remove cooked chicken. Shred it with two forks or simply dice it. Use an immersion blender to puree soup to desired consistency. Add shredded chicken back to the slow cooker, stir, and taste. Add coconut milk or cream and additional salt if desired.

* Top with diced apple and a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg.


Enjoy!!

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