Pumpkin Sausage Soup
A cozy pumpkin sausage soup that combines heartiness with comforting sweetness, perfect for the fall season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 1 can Pumpkin Puree
- 1 cup Fresh Sage (or substitute thyme or rosemary)
- 4 cups Broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 Onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 splash Heavy Cream or Coconut Milk (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes until nicely browned.
- Sauté the onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add the broth and mix to combine, bringing it to a simmer for around 5 minutes.
- Spice it up with sage, salt, and pepper, then simmer for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Blend the soup for desired creaminess using an immersion blender or a countertop blender.
- Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in cream or coconut milk if using.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace sausage with lentils or chickpeas and add smoked paprika for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pumpkin soup, sausage soup, fall recipes, cozy meals, comfort food
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