Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Warm and comforting soup combining pumpkin and Italian sausage, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups pumpkin puree (about one 15 oz can)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage (or 1 tablespoon dried sage)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the sausage: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the sausage, breaking it apart. Cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sauté the veggies: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Incorporate the pumpkin: Stir in pumpkin puree with the sausage and onions. Cook for a couple of minutes to caramelize slightly.
- Add in the broth: Pour in the broth, stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, and season with sage, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Blend for creaminess: Use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer half into a blender.
- Final touches: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with crispy sage leaves.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using sweet or spicy sausage. A drizzle of olive oil on top enhances the presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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