Veggie Quinoa Chowder

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb diced butternut squash

  • 1/2 cup carrots sliced

  • 1/2 cup quinoa

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 box (32 oz) vegetable broth

  • 4 cups of water

  • 1 can organic diced tomatoes

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

  • 1 cup of organic sweet corn

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

Combine squash, carrots, quinoa, broth, tomatoes, thyme and water in a slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours

Stir in corn, heavy cream, parsley, salt, pepper and cayenne

Cover and cook on low another 15-20 minutes.