Slow Cooker Butternut Chicken Soup - The Paleo Diet®

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 cups butternut squash peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 1/2 cups sodium-free chicken broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp minced fresh sage, plus more for garnish