Squash-Quinoa Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup shallots or 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tsp olive oil
2 (14 oz) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (5 1/2 oz) can apricot nectar
1 lb butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 tsp ground cumin
2 small zucchini , halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions:

In saucepan cook chicken and shallot in hot oil over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until shallots are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add broth, apricot nectar, squash, quinoa, and cumin. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add zucchini.
Cover and cook 10 minutes more or until squash and quinoa are tender.
Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Makes 6 (1-1/3 cup) servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	196.16 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.55g	7%
Cholesterol	33.45mg	11%
Sodium	210.95mg	9%
Potassium	611.46mg	13%
Total Carbs	25.09g	8%
Sugars	2.22g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.39g	14%
Protein	15.6g	31%
Vitamin C	20.4mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	56.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.77 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.5g	7%
Cholesterol	18.38mg	11%
Sodium	115.9mg	9%
Potassium	335.93mg	13%
Total Carbs	13.78g	8%
Sugars	1.22g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.86g	14%
Protein	8.57g	31%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	1.2mg	12%
Calcium	31.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

3.6

Points
5

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Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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