Crockpot Squash & Quinoa Soup

Crock Pot Squash & Quinoa Soup
*This recipe only yields 1 protein for each serving. You can choose to double the protein amount or add an additional protein serving to create a 2 protein per serving meal!*
Makes 6 servings
Each serving contains: 1 protein, 1 carb, 2 veg, 1 fat

Ingredients:

• 18 oz Chicken Breast
• 1 cup Quinoa, dry
• 5 cups Chicken Broth
• 4 cups Butternut or Acorn Squash
• 2 cups Corn
• 1 (14.5oz) can Diced Tomatoes
• 2 cups Spinach
• 1 cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 cup Onion
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 2 tsp Garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Sea Salt
• 2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa and peel, de-seed and chop squash into small bite-size pieces.
2. Put butter into the crock pot then add the chicken, quinoa, squash, corn, diced tomatoes (including juices), garlic and seasonings.
3. Next pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
4. Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until quinoa is cooked and squash is tender.
5. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken in the crock pot.
6. Separate into 6 equal servings and enjoy.

Photo Credit - Charla Montgomery